On 13 March 2026, the Eurosystem reported a total asset value of €6,168.3 billion, down €8.2 billion from the previous week. Key movements included a €8.7 billion reduction in other claims on euro area credit institutions and a €5.5 billion decrease in securities of euro area residents, partially offset by a €5.9 billion increase in […]
The European Central Bank (ECB) has imposed a €2.26 million administrative penalty on Nordea Finance Finland Ltd for incorrectly reporting its largest exposures over 13 consecutive quarters between 2021 and 2024.
Bank interest rates across the euro area showed only minor changes in January 2026, according to the latest statistics. Borrowing costs for both companies and households remained broadly stable, while some deposit rates recorded small declines.
The latest consolidated financial statement of the Eurosystem, published on 6 March 2026, shows that total assets stood at €6.18 trillion, marking a weekly decrease of €50.3 billion compared with the previous reporting period.
Christine Lagarde has broken multiple “glass ceilings”: first female partner at a major law firm, first female Economy Minister in a G7 country, first female head of the IMF, and now first female ECB President. She emphasizes the responsibility to pave the way for other women and inspire them to achieve leadership roles.
No passenger flights will depart from Brussels Airport on March 12 due to a nationwide trade union demonstration, the airport operator announced on Wednesday.
External Communication: Support for Fed Chair Powell: On 13 Jan, the ECB expressed solidarity with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell and stressed central bank independence. Climate and Nature Plan 2024–2025: On 16 Jan, the ECB outlined continued integration of climate and nature risks into its work, focusing on green transition, climate impact resilience, and […]
In an interview with MLex on 3 February 2026, Patrick Montagner, Member of the ECB Supervisory Board, discussed the competitiveness of the European banking sector and the ongoing debate around capital requirements.
On 11 February 2026, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced the appointment of Thomas Broeng Jorgensen as Director General for Specialised Institutions and Less Significant Institutions. He will assume the role on 1 March 2026, succeeding Patrick Amis, who moved to lead Horizontal Line Supervision.
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on 11 February 2026 the appointment of Thomas Broeng Jorgensen as Director General for Specialised Institutions and Less Significant Institutions, effective 1 March 2026.
