ESBG's letter on Best Execution reports under RTS 28

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  Consumer finance has become one of the most important areas of banking
  
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  Preventing money laundering and terrorist financing
  
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  Providing simple and shorter information to consumers to trigger well-informed decisions
  
  European Social Dialogue
  
  ESBG is a Social Partner on the employers’ side, together with EBF and EACB in the European Sectoral Social Dialogue in the Banking Sector. The ESBG Human Resources Network is consulted on an ongoing basis in this framework
  
  Auditing, Accounting and Reporting
  
  ESBG members support the aim to curb short-term speculation and to encourage the prohibition of undesirable market behaviour
  
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  New technologies are transforming financial services and the way they are accessed by consumers; this digital transformation is shaping the future of banking.
  
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The ACI Financial Markets Association (ACI FMA), Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME), Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), European Association of Co-operative Banks (EACB), European Association of Public Banks (EAPB), European Banking Federation (EBF), European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA), European Savings and Retail Banking Group (ESBG), Futures Industry Association (FIA), International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), International Capital Market Association (ICMA), Managed Funds Association (MFA), hereafter referred to as ‘The Associations’ are writing to you regarding the application of annual best execution reports in accordance with RTS 28 on 30 April 2024.

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Consumer Finance

Anti Money Laundering

Prudential, Supervision and Resolution

Capital Markets Regulation

European Social Dialogue

Auditing, Accounting and Reporting

Digital Finance and Innovation

Payments

News

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The European Savings and Retail Banking Group

Focus areas

Sustainable Finance

Consumer Finance

Anti Money Laundering

Prudential, Supervision and Resolution

Capital Markets Regulation

European Social Dialogue

Auditing, Accounting and Reporting

Digital Finance and Innovation

Payments

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Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

WSBI-ESBG members contributed to combat climate changes:

US$ 51 billion

of green bonds were issued.

US$ 64 million

was invested in philanthropic support for the environment including biodiversity protection, eco-friendly mobility solutions, and green campaigns.

A variety of climate insurances and loans for renewable energy

are offered to their customers.

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

WSBI-ESBG members contributed actively to quality education of their customers:

US$ 469 million

was invested in philanthropic support for the education sector including skillset-building, financial education, school visits and stationery.

US$ 4 billion

of outstanding loans for scholarships, in addition to numerous savings plans dedicated to education are currently offered.

Almost 30 %

of the members offer financial education programs for their customers.

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

WSBI-ESBG members contributed directly to health improvement and well-being of their customers:

US$ 154 million

was invested in philanthropic support for the health sector including hospitals and (mobile) clinics, medical equipment, vaccinations, and health campaigns.

A wide range of health insurances and loans for health or medical purposes

are offered, reducing significantly the financial barriers to healthcare services.

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize global partnerships for sustainable development

In October 2023, WSBI-ESBG formed a strategic alliance with the

housed by the World Bank, further bolstering our commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

WSBI’s Development Finance Unit Scale2Save

works with development finance institutions to access international financing flows and with grant giving institutions to catalyse grant financing that supports the development of gender and climate smart solutions for greater impact at members.

Reduce inequality within and among countries

WSBI-ESBG members contributed to reducing inequalities by serving youth and rural population:

36 %

of their customers on average are 18 to 34 years old

66 %

of their customers on average, are residing in rural areas.

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

WSBI-ESBG members contributed to enhance the access of their customers to financial services:

88 %

of their network contact points are comprised of mobile banking and financial services agents and Point of Sales (POS) reaching last mile customers

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

WSBI-ESBG members contributed to the development of the local economy:

1,4 billion

customers are represented by the global WSBI-ESBG network.

US$ 13,5 trillion

in assets are valued by the members.

94 %

of the members’ corporate portfolio is comprised of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

WSBI-ESBG members contributed to achieve gender equality in the workplace and in their customers portfolio:

53 %