The finance ministers are in full flow in Brussels

They each seem to be getting a slot to speak so I’ll cherry pick. The main theme is banking union zzzzzzzz

Schaeuble

  • Resolution urgently needed for bank union
  • Prefers no preference for for uninsured depositors
  • Could compromise on on preferential depositor treatment

Frieden

  • Shouldn’t underestimate negative effect of bail-in rules
  • Need certain flexibility on SME & private bail-ins

Stournaras

  • Stress importance of banking union
  • Lessons from Cyprus must be learnt

Saccomanni

  • Bail in model should be harmonised as possible
  • Some degree of flexibility on bail ins needed

Osborne

  • Should avoid unfair distortions in single market
  • There should be insured depositor preference
  • Supports bail-in buffer for systemic banks
  • Binding EBA rules on bank resolution problematic

Kalousek

  • Supports harmonised bail in approach
  • Supports depositor preference
  • Wants minimum list of exhaustive exemptions
  • Doesn’t support harmonisation of insolvency law
  • National authorities need to be in charge of funds

Hristov

  • Non-euro nations could have currency issues on bail ins
  • Supports preference for uninsured depositors

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