Tag: ECB

Why gold is outperforming in 2025

Gold has dominated headlines in 2025 as investors seek a secure store of value in a year marked by economic instability and heightened geopolitical...

ECB advances digital euro project with new partners

The European Central Bank (ECB) has named the companies chosen to provide key services for the development of the digital euro, marking another step...

Lagarde opposes EU cuts to sustainability reporting

European Central Bank (ECB) president Christine Lagarde has cautioned lawmakers that proposed cuts to the EU’s sustainability reporting and due diligence rules could undermine...

The end of false positives in FCC operations

Despite years of hype around AI, it has taken until recently for financial crime compliance (FCC) teams to meaningfully replace traditional outsourcing with intelligent...

TARGET reform stalled as euro area countries miss directive deadlines

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a delay to the planned amendment of the TARGET Guideline, pushing back the timeline for allowing non-bank...

ECB taps FinTech and banking sector for next-gen payment solutions

The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched a new innovation platform aimed at testing and shaping the future of the digital euro.

Siemens reinforces its pioneer status with new €300m blockchain-based digital bond

Siemens AG, a frontrunner in technological innovations, has issued a new digital bond, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in the FinTech sector.

ECB’s latest climate disclosures reveal steady decarbonisation of portfolios

The ECB has unveiled its latest climate-related financial disclosures, shedding light on the reduction of carbon emissions in Eurosystem corporate sector portfolios.

ECB launches consultation on new cloud outsourcing guidelines

The ECB has initiated a public consultation on its new Guide concerning the outsourcing of cloud services to cloud service providers.

Unlocking success: Navigating the IReF implementation for banks

The Integrated Reporting Framework (IReF), an initiative by the ECB, aims to streamline banks’ statistical reporting processes across the Eurozone.

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