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RBA Guidance for Australian Clearing and Settlement Facility Resolution Regime

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has published final guidance on its Clearing and Settlement (CS) Facility Resolution Regime. This guidance, developed after a consultation period, outlines the RBA's approach to using its resolution powers over CS facilities to ensure financial system stability.

SRB Operational Guidance on Separability and Transferability Updated

The Single Resolution Board (SRB) has updated its operational guidance for banks on separability and transferability. The revisions align with resolvability self-assessment requirements and provide an operational framework for transfer playbooks and testing, aiming to enhance banks' crisis readiness.

Autorité recommends French government create offices for 261 new notaries

The Autorité de la concurrence recommends the French government create 261 new notary offices between 2026 and 2031. This recommendation is based on an analysis of supply and demand within the notary profession, considering recent trends in private and salaried notaries and the profession's economic performance.

Autorité de la concurrence Guidance on ReUse Project for Food Packaging Deposit Scheme

The Autorité de la concurrence has published informal guidance on the ReUse project, a proposed standardized deposit-return scheme for food packaging in France. The guidance addresses competition law concerns related to eco-organizations, service providers, and cost allocation within the scheme.

AI Adoption Impact on Italian Firms' Productivity and Profitability

Banca d'Italia published a paper analyzing the economic impact of AI adoption on Italian firms. The study found that AI adoption increases productivity and profitability, leading to a reallocation towards more qualified roles without negative overall employment effects.

Generative AI for Bank Carbon Data Gaps

Banca d'Italia published a paper exploring the use of Generative AI (GenAI) to address gaps and inconsistencies in carbon emission data reported by major Euro area banks. The research assesses GenAI's ability to supplement traditional data sources, noting its potential while also highlighting quality and transparency concerns.

Italian Less Significant Banks' Corporate Lending Deterioration Analysis

Banca d'Italia published an analysis on corporate lending by Italian less significant banks (LSI) compared to significant groups (SI). The study found that LSIs have a higher loan deterioration rate, largely due to a greater proportion of loans to smaller, higher-risk businesses.

Banca d'Italia: Expert Assessment in Credit Rating System

The Bank of Italy has published an analysis (N. 79) detailing recent methodological improvements to its internal credit rating system for non-financial companies (ICAS). The study, based on over 25,000 expert assessments from 2016-2022, highlights how expert judgment, including climate and sector risk analysis, significantly enhances rating predictive power and stability during economic stress.

Bundeskartellamt Market Power Report: Electricity Producers

The Bundeskartellamt's Market Power Report 2024/25 indicates a significant increase in market power for major German electricity producers like RWE and LEAG following the decommissioning of dispatchable power plants. The report highlights concerns about competition and suggests measures to reduce market concentration in upcoming tenders for new power plants.

ACPR, AMF Joint Approach for Client Sustainability Preferences

The ACPR and AMF have jointly developed a supervisory approach to help financial investment advisers and life insurance professionals comply with regulations requiring them to consider clients' sustainability preferences. This guidance provides practical solutions for integrating these preferences into advisory services.