The banking regulatory framework adopted by the European Union is both stern and unidimensional. Proportionality in banking regulation and supervision is mainly a theoretical reference, with little or no practical implementation. On the face of it, the fundamental choice to apply the Basel...

The Basel III capital accord of 2010 is subject to further evaluation and revisions. The industry refers to these changes as “Basel IV” in view of the expected significant impact that the further proposals of the Basel Committee may have. The Committee itself considers the various proposals...

Section I: The Broad Picture1 Is the European Union going to help us overcome the COVID-19 crisis (Danny Busch)2 COVID-19 and European banks: no time for lawyers (Wolf-Georg Ringe)3 The COVID-19 crisis and financial regulation (Eddy Wymeersch)4 Culutral reforms in Irish banks. Walking the walk...

The pandemic crisis, which broke out in early 2020, is still affecting human lives and economic activity around the globe, causing unprecedented transformations which were not foreseen just before its onset. The European Union, its citizens and the financial and non-financial firms active...

Banking Union is crucial for European integration, ensuring financial stability in the single market for financial services. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) plays an essential role in interpreting and enforcing the legal framework of the Banking Union, especially regarding the...

Banking Union is crucial for European integration, ensuring financial stability in the single market for financial services. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) plays an essential role in interpreting and enforcing the legal framework of the Banking Union, especially regarding the...