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Europe to improve disclosure of ‘bad loans’ for all banks

European authorities will prepare by the end of next year enhanced disclosure requirements on bad loans to all banks as part of an action plan to tackle the risk of non-performing loans (NPL).

Liquidation of Italian banks shows limits of banking resolution rules

The European Commission's approval of a €17 billion aid package for an orderly wind-down of Italy's Veneto Banca and Banca Popolare di Vicenza, has sparked doubts about the strict application of banking resolution rules.

Monte dei Paschi bailout accepted with severe restructuring plan

The European Commission and Italy agreed on a bailout for embattled bank Monte dei Paschi that would pave the way for the injection of billions of euros.

Italy and Spain test EU’s ‘intelligent’ use of economic rules

The European Commission is expected to fine Spain on Wednesday (26 July), but it will give two extra years to Madrid to adjust its budget - while the commissioners pledge a solution for Italian banks that will protect small investors.