The European Union desires larger banks to enhance global competitiveness. Brussels aims to ease banking regulations and lower capital requirements. This move seeks to unlock more funding for various industries across Europe. Banks argue current rules hinder their ability to finance the economy. New banking rules are expected in the first half of 2027.

Central plank of reform limits ability of national regulators to require banks to hold extra capital on top of EU-wide rules

Die EU-Kommission will die Kapitalregeln für Banken lockern. Der Schritt ist eine Reaktion auf Washington und London, um wettbewerbsfähig zu sein. Aufseher warnen bereits.