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Press releases 2018
Euro Banking Association publication zooms in on the changing corporate liquidity management ecosystem12 June 2018 Composed of experts from close to 20 multinational banks, the EBA’s Liquidity Management Working Group published today its first thought leadership paper on “Managing Corporate Liquidity and Bank Liabilities: The Changing Corporate Liquidity Management Ecosystem”. |
Euro Banking Association covers B2B data sharing in its latest Open Banking research12 June 2018 Following a range of publications on different Open Banking aspects, the EBA’s Open Banking Working Group (OBWG) published today its latest thought leadership paper on “B2B Data Sharing: digital consent management as a driver for data opportunities”. Press release: Euro Banking Association covers B2B data sharing in its latest Open Banking research B2B Data Sharing: digital consent management as a driver for data opportunities |
Press releases 2017
New EBA publications look into PSD2 and DLT technology driven opportunities for new and enhanced customer propositions17th October 2017 Both publications are based on in-depth reseach and expertise of the multi-national membership of the EBA working groups on Open Banking and Cryptotechnologies |
Euro Banking Association paper analyses cryptotechnologies in international payments19th May 2017 The Euro Banking Association today issued a new information paper looking into potential benefits and use cases of cryptotechnologies in the context of international payments and more specifically correspondent banking practices. Press Release: Euro Banking Association paper analyses cryptotechnologies in international payments |
Euro Banking Association analysis focuses on Open Banking advancing customer centricity12th April 2017 The EBA’s Open Banking Working Group today issued a new report analysing how Open Banking strategies may help financial service providers to take customer centricity to the next level. |
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EBA launches a PSD2 Practitioners’ Panel for account-servicing PSPs16th November 2016 The Euro Banking Association (EBA) is launching a Practitioners’ Panel to foster an exchange among account-servicing PSPs on implementation activities for achieving PSD2 compliance. Press Release: The Euro Banking Association launches a PSD2 Practitioners’ Panel for account-servicing PSPs Proposed Terms of Reference |
The Euro Banking Association launches an open forum on Open Banking20th September 2016 The Board of the Euro Banking Association (EBA) has decided to initiate an open forum for banks, Fintechs and other stakeholders to exchange their views and experiences on the various issues related to implementing PSD2 and creating an Open Banking environment. |
EBAday 2016 attracts over 1,000 conference participants07th June 2016 The flagship event of the Euro Banking Association and the publication of two EBA papers on Open Banking and cryptotechnologies contribute to the payments industry’s understanding of key change drivers full press release |
Euro Banking Association confirms focus on open banking and regulatory changeover topics at Annual Ordinary General Meeting07th June 2016 In a European payments landscape that is undergoing large-scale transformation, the Euro Banking Association (EBA) will continue to pursue its Thought Leadership, Knowledge & Research, Industry Dialogue and Networking & Education activities with the objective to support its members and the wider industry in embracing this transformation. |
Cross-industry initiative establishes Standard Definitions for Techniques of Supply Chain Finance09th March 2016 A step ahead in the common understanding of terminology and techniques in supply chain finance FAQ to Standard Definitions for Techniques of Supply Chain Finance |
Thomas Egner to take office as new Secretary General of the Euro Banking Association18th November 2015 Gilbert Lichter will hand over the reins in the second quarter of 2016 |
Euro Banking Association provides insights into highly topical issues impacting today’s and tomorrow’s electronic payments landscape12th May 2015 An opinion paper on the Digital Customer Services Interface (DCSI) and an information paper on cryptotechnologies have been issued by the EBA’s Working Group on Electronic Alternative Payments. |
Open Forum on Pan-European Instant Payments successfully kicked off31st March 2015 The Open Forum on Pan-European Instant Payments was successfully kicked off in Frankfurt yesterday, with 77 representatives from 55 payment service providers, technology providers and other stakeholders participating in the inaugural meeting. This new forum has been initiated by the EBA. Press release: Successful launch of supplier-driven Open Forum on Pan-European Instant Payments |
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Euro Banking Association appoints Wolfgang Ehrmann of Helaba as new Chairman03rd November 2014 The Euro Banking Association (EBA) has announced the appointment of Wolfgang Ehrmann, Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba), as Chairman of the Board of the EBA. Wolfgang Ehrmann took over the position on Friday, 31st October 2014, following his election by the EBA membership. He has already been a member of the EBA Board since 2010. |
SEPA Migration Action Round Table provides further guidance on the handling of SEPA R-transactions30th September 2014 The SEPA Migration Action Round Table (SMART) has issued an extended and updated version of its SEPA Direct Debit R-transaction guide at the Sibos conference in Boston. Against the background that SEPA Direct Debits still witness higher reject and return rates than direct debits under the former national schemes in most European countries, the SMART group continues to provide clarification and recommendations to assist banks in their SDD exception-handling. |
Euro Banking Association working groups publish insightful research on Supply Chain Finance and alternative electronic payment markets11th June 2014 The Euro Banking Association (EBA) has published recent results of its research and assessment work on Supply Chain Finance topics and alternative electronic payments. An updated SCF market guide as well as opinion papers on digital identity and user requirements for next generation electronic payments were issued for EBAday. |
SEPA Migration Action Round Table continues work on fine-tuning SEPA interbank practices11th June 2014 The SEPA Migration Action Round Table (SMART) continues its work on clarifying, fine-tuning and, where necessary, defining interbank practices with a view to ensuring a smooth completion of SEPA migration across Europe. The group has published an extended and updated version of its paper Guidance on the handling of SDD R-transactions and related charging principles. Given the persisting issues that banks and their customers experience in the processing of SEPA Direct Debit (SDD) R-transactions, this topic will remain a central item on the agenda of this forum for banks and by banks beyond the end of the SEPA migration transition period on 1st August 2014. |
SEPA Migration Action Round Table issues practical guidance on SEPA Direct Debit exception handling17th September 2013 The SEPA Migration Action Round Table (SMART) has published a guidance document providing explanations and best practices on the handling of SEPA Direct Debit-related R-transactions, i.e. rejects, refusals, returns, refunds, reversals, revocations and requests for cancellation. The key recommendations of Guidance on the handling of SDD R-transactions and related charging principles were presented at Sibos, SWIFT’s annual financial services event, during the expert panel session of the Euro Banking Association, “The future payments and transaction banking landscape”. |
Euro Banking Association issues market guide on Supply Chain Finance21st May 2013 The Euro Banking Association (EBA) has published a comprehensive guide to the European supply chain finance market. Supply Chain Finance: EBA European Market Guide was presented to the European payments community at the conference and exhibition EBAday in Berlin. The EBA publication analyses current trends and characteristics in Supply Chain Finance. |
Euro Banking Association issues guide to SEPA Migration End-Date Regulation15th May 2012 The Euro Banking Association (EBA) announced today the publication of its guide to the SEPA Migration End-Date Regulation. Banks Preparing for SEPA Migration was issued at the payments conference and exhibition EBAday in Edinburgh. It gives an overview of the key implications of the new Regulation, which entered into force in the European Union on 31stMarch 2012 and whose key requirements will need to be implemented by payment service providers across Europe over the next few years. |
Euro Banking Association and The Glenn Gould Foundation team up for Sibos 201119th September 2011 In a move drawing a direct link between the spirit of creativity and innovation at the heart of both modern finance and the arts, the Euro Banking Association has invited Canada’s Glenn Gould Foundation to be front and centre as part of the EBA Group exhibition stand at Sibos 2011. The display will include images of the legendary pianist and the actual prize sculpture created by Canadian artist Ruth Abernethy for presentation to laureates of The Glenn Gould Prize, the Foundation’s signature activity. |