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‘All the responsibility, none of the power’: Why compliance officers are burning out
Regulation and good governance have never been so important, but workers are quitting and burning out in droves
ECB’s staff troubles continue as board called into question
Pay, workloads and impact of hybrid work are just some of the issues thrown into sharp relief by latest polling
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Banks lending most to polluters are making the most noise about ESG, says ECB
Banks aren't walking the walk on ESG, according to a blog posted to the central bank's website during COP28
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ECB staff fear for mental health as workloads escalate
Central bank struggles with burnout and drop in productivity
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Banks get final post-Brexit orders from ECB as countdown starts for staff moves
The ECB has met with banks in recent weeks, who have now been told which staff need to move over the next few years to meet new Brexit rules
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OTC industry hits back at European Central Bank’s criticism of ‘opaque’ CDS market
A spike in insuring Deutsche Bank debt is being blamed for a Friday stock selloff
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European Central Bank staff are burned out, internal survey shows
Staff survey obtained by FN reveals concerns over workload and office conditions
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Why London and the EU still need a financial services deal
It is in both sides' interests to get back around the table
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ECB emergency meeting sends euro higher and bonds tumbling
Borrowing costs are taking centre stage as the ECB prepares for ‘ad hoc’ talks
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Banking giants told to move staff to Europe as ECB Brexit review finds ‘empty shells’
The ECB has been probing where banks’ resources are based — particularly around trading and risk-management — for more than a year in what it has called a desk-mapping exercise
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Banks’ post-Brexit ‘desk-mapping’ review will end up being a damp squib, City predicts, as finish line nears
The ECB is just days away from completing its post-Brexit review, but the market remains unsure over what happens next
Lagarde: Russian individuals are using crypto to bypass sanctions
The president of the European Central Bank says cryptos remain a threat while touting the digital euro
Inside the plan to crack down on London bankers’ Brexit workarounds
Expect more ‘shadow boxing’ between UK firms and Europe’s watchdogs, say Brexit watchers
Why a digital euro isn’t a forgone conclusion, despite its advantages
Pegging a digital currency to a lender of last resort will be appealing, but uncertainties remain
ECB stays dovish as stimulus set to continue
Central bank’s move suggests it will lag behind the Federal Reserve in phasing out extraordinary stimulus policies
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Dutch regulator calls out London firms’ Covid excuse in Brexit staff move delay
UK financial services firms seeking to set up post-Brexit hubs in Amsterdam have been using the Covid pandemic as ‘a welcome excuse’
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EU reveals plans to help bloc’s banks with coronavirus loans
The European Central Bank has warned banks could be facing $1.7trn in bad loans under an extreme, yet possible, economic scenario
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ECB’s chief economist defends private calls to bankers after policy meetings
The calls break with the central bank’s usual practice of delivering information to all market participants at the same time
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European banks told to hold off on dividends
ECB urges moderation on banker bonuses and warns of capital shortfalls if the economy worsens
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