Banking Union breakthrough eases MREL challenge for lowest risk banks

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Banking Union breakthrough eases MREL challenge for lowest risk banks

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The European Council and Parliament overcame deep disagreements to reach a provisional agreement on a new version of the bank recovery and resolution directive (BRRD 2) this week, which includes cap on MREL requirements that will help Europe’s lowest-risk banks. The breakthrough has lifted hopes that EU lawmakers will approve a broader overhaul of European financial regulation before the European Parliamentary elections in May.

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