Press releases
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11 december 2017
The French banking industry launches a call to accelerate the funding of energy transition
The French Banking Federation (FBF) has launched a call to European and national public authorities to roll out a new, innovative tool, the Green Supporting Factor, to go faster and further in funding of energy transition.
Press Release - Banks & Climate.pdf [84 ko]
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Banks and Climate
Link to the website Banque & Climat
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04 december 2017
Digital transformation of the economy: how can we go further?
The French Banking Federation (FBF) held a morning-long forum on funding the intangible, a key topic in the digital transformation of the economy. Entrepreneurs, bankers, legal and accounting professionals, public authorities, and experts had the opportunity for dialogue, moving forward together in understanding the issues, sharing diagnostics, and proposing desirable pathways to improvement.
Press-release-FBF-Financement-04122017.pdf [80 ko]
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28 november 2017
PSD2 implementation: putting security first
The French Banking Federation (FBF) welcomes the European Commission's publication of regulatory technical standards (RTS) for the Payment Services Directive PSD2.
Press-release-FBF-PSD2-28112017.pdf [56 ko]
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Mise en oeuvre de la DSP2 : le choix de la sécurité
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21 november 2017
Paris wins! The French Banking Federation welcomes the decision to relocate the European Banking Authority to Paris
It is a clear nod to the attractiveness of the financial centre of Paris. It is also a tribute to a remarkable campaign led by public authorities that fully understood the strategic importance of the financial sector.
Press-release_FBF-EBA-21112017.pdf [58 ko]
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18 october 2017
Olivier Mittelette appointed Head of Investment Banking and Markets at the French Banking Federation
Press-release-FBF-Mittelette-18102017.pdf [54 ko]
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21 july 2017
Paris financial market: top French banks meet Bruno Le Maire
The Minister of Finance and the Economy, Bruno Le Maire, reiterated the government's commitments to build an attractive and competitive Paris financial market in a highly competitive international environment.
Press-release_FBF_Paris_financial_market_21072017.pdf [39 ko]
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11 july 2017
Jean-Laurent Bonnafé appointed as Chairman of the FBF
The Executive Committee of the French Banking Federation (FBF) has appointed Jean-Laurent Bonnafé, Director and Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas, as Chairman of the FBF for a period of one year beginning on 1 September 2017, in accordance with the by-laws of the professional association. He will take over from Philippe Brassac, Chief Executive Officer of Crédit Agricole SA.
Press-release-FBF-new-chairman-11072017.pdf [53 ko]
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Jean-Laurent Bonnafé devient Président de la FBF
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07 july 2017
The French Banking Federation (FBF) welcomes the exceptional mobilisation of the public authorities to enhance the attractiveness of the Paris financial centre
This is a powerful signal to economic players in the Paris financial centre, who are the drivers of this collective aim and compete on a daily basis to ensure its competitiveness.
Press-release-FBF-attractiveness-Paris-07072017.pdf [83 ko]
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09 june 2017
Capital Markets Union (CMU): the FBF calls for a more strategic
The FBF has always supported CMU. French banks are among Europe's leading corporate and investment banks and play a major role in providing market finance to the European Economy.
Press-release-CMU-09062017.pdf [55 ko]
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23 may 2017
The French Banking Federation and China Banking Association sign a Memorandum of Understanding
The FBF and CBA will meet at least once a year to coordinate implementation of the partnership, put together work plans and review their discussions.
Press-release-FBF-CBA-23052017.pdf [86 ko]
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La Fédération bancaire française et la China Banking Association signent un accord de coopération
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05 may 2017
European banks call for appropriately finalising the regulatory framework to support efficiently economic growth and job creation
In a press release issued today, the European Banking Federation (EBF) reported on the various topics discussed at its Board.
EBF_027011-Board-Communique-May-2017-Malta-Meetings.pdf [210 ko]
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25 april 2017
Appointment
Jérôme Raguénès is appointed Head of the Digital Solutions and Payment Systems and Methods department at the French Banking Federation.
Press-release-FBF-J-Raguenes-26042017.pdf [53 ko]
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03 april 2017
The Third Annual “Invite a Banker to my Class” Event is a Rousing Success
The French Banking Federation (FBF) conducted another successful "Invite a Banker to my Class" event for Year 5 and 6 primary school pupils. It was held during European Money Week, which took place from 27 to 31 March 2017.
Press-release-Invite-banker-class-31032017.pdf [67 ko]
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20 march 2017
Third annual "I invite a banker to my class" initiative
As part of European Money Week taking place from 27 to 31 March 2017, and on the back of the success of previous events, the French Banking Federation (FBF) is again organising its "J'invite un banquier dans class" ("I invite a banker to my class") initiative for year 4 and year 5 junior classes.
Communique-FBF-Third-annual-I-invite-a-banker-to-my-class-initiative-20032017.pdf [370 ko]
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22 february 2017
Lending sets new records in 2016: French banks are financing the economy
Financing the economy is the top strategic priority of French banks.
Press-release-FBF-financing-economy-22022017.pdf [55 ko]
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Le crédit bat des records en 2016 : Les banques françaises financent l'économie
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12 january 2017
PRIIPs: French consumers’ protection and professional associations call the European institutions to improve the quality of the information in the Key Information Document (KID)
We believe the PRIIPs Regulation, which intends to enhance the transparency of investment products for retail investors, is a key tool to rebuild confidence in financial markets and to channel more retail savings towards investment solutions. The crucial importance of this piece of legislation led us to engage frequently with the European Commission (EC), the European Parliament (EP), and the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) in the past recent months.
Press-release-FBF-PRIIPS12012017.pdf [188 ko]
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