Positions
Latest position papers published by WSBI and ESBG. Responses to consultations and letters submitted to the European Commission and other policymaking bodies appear in many of the published papers.
Latest
A Digital Euro: what does it mean for savings and retail banks?
29 March 2023
Since its inception, ESBG has been taking an active role in Digital Euro-related discussions and overall, ESBG welcomes
WSBI has been endorsing financial education for 100 years
23 March 2023
WSBI-ESBG Managing Director Peter Simon held an interview with Colombian financial magazine “Portafolio”. The interview was originally
ESBG submits its response to the EBA consultation on the overall recovery capacity in recovery planning.
17 March 2023
On 14 March, ESBG submitted its response to the consultation launched by the European Banking Authority (EBA)
Cybersecurity Network 1st Meeting
15 March 2023
WSBI-ESBG is launching a Cybersecurity Network (CSN), a new network for members focused on all matters
WSBI-ESBG’s Managing Director advocates for proportionate banking supervision at EBI event
8 March 2023
The integration of climate risk considerations in banks’ risk management processes will continue to be one of the key ECB priorities
ESBG submits its response to the EBA consultation on its data collection for the benchmarking exercise in 2024
3 March 2023
On 28 February, the ESBG submitted its response to the European Banking Authority (EBA) consultation on its data collection for the benchmarking exercise in 2024
The State of Savings and Retail Banking in Africa
1 March 2023
The WSBI has conducted two research reports tracking the progress of retail and savings banks in their financial inclusion efforts across Africa (2018, 2019).
Driving Formal Savings: What Works for Low-Income Women?
22 February 2023
While financial inclusion is expanding globally, the gender gap in access to financial services and products persists
WSBI-ESBG Managing Director Peter Simon’s Interview with “Corresponsables”
21 February 2023
WSBI-ESBG Managing Director Peter Simon gave an interview to the leading Spanish media outlet “Corresponsables” to contribute to their special “Financial Education Dossier” prepared in collaboration CECA, Funcas and WSBI.