ECB publishes guide to assessment methodology for counterparty credit risk for consultation Document outlines how ECB intends to assess whether counterparty credit risk models comply with regulation Consultation period ends on midnight CET on 18 March 2020
The European Union remains on track in meeting the goal to phase-down the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases), according to updated data published by the European Environment Agency today.
The composite cost-of-borrowing indicator for new loans to corporations[1] showed no change at 1.55% in December 2019. The composite cost-of-borrowing indicator for new loans to households for house purchase[2] decreased by 6 basis points to 1.41% in December 2019, driven by the interest rate effect. In the same month, the euro area composite interest rate for new deposits with agreed […]
The Agency’s operations in Greece are expected to double in size to over 1000 personnel in 2020; Hosting agreement signed to improve efficiency of support through legal and administrative clarity.
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has recommended granting a marketing authorization in the European Union (EU) for Rybelsus (semaglutide) for the treatment of adults with insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes to improve glycaemic control as an adjunct to diet and exercise. It is the first glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor agonist treatment – a class of […]
ECB to stress test significant banks from ten euro area countries as part of EBA exercise Participant banks cover about 70% of banking sector assets in euro area ECB to conduct in parallel own stress test for those significant banks not included in EBA exercise
Carlien Scheele has today started her term as the new Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). She takes over from Virginija Langbakk, who has led the Institute since its inception in 2010.
The growing use of electric scooters and ride-hailing services is transforming how we move in urban centres — but walking, cycling and public transport remain the best way to improve sustainable mobility in cities, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report published today.
Veterinarians are encouraged to check and consider EMA’s updated scientific advice on the categorisation of antibiotics when prescribing these medicines for animals in their care. This categorisation can also be used as a tool for the preparation of treatment guidelines.
In the judgment in Commission v Italy (Directive combating late payment) (C-122/18), delivered on 28 January 2020, the Grand Chamber of the Court held that Italy had infringed Directive 2011/7 on combating late payment in commercial transactions1, in that that Member State had not ensured that its public authorities, when they were debtors in such […]
