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      French bank quarterly: net interest income and strong CIB performance support revenue momentum

      11/7/2025 Research EN

      French bank quarterly: net interest income and strong CIB performance support revenue momentum

      Competitive pressures have intensified but we still expect French banks’ profits to grow this year, supported by retail and corporate and investment banking. But profitability still lags EU peers, as large operating structures weigh on cost efficiency.

      Webinar: Mid-year European banking outlook

      10/7/2025 Research EN

      Webinar: Mid-year European banking outlook

      Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 3:00 PM (CEST)

      Santander’s TSB acquisition strengthens UK focus, Sabadell re-focuses on domestic market

      7/7/2025 Research EN

      Santander’s TSB acquisition strengthens UK focus, Sabadell re-focuses on domestic market

      Santander’s acquisition of TSB from Banco de Sabadell reflects a broader trend among EU banks of strengthening core markets via acquisitions, while for Sabadell, it represents a renewed focus on its domestic market.

      Italian NPL collections: May sees monthly rise but sharp decline to three-year average

      25/6/2025 Research EN

      Italian NPL collections: May sees monthly rise but sharp decline to three-year average

      Collections in May 2025 rose 12% month-on-month to EUR 144m but were 38% lower than the average May volumes of the previous three years.

      Perspectives économiques mondiales : tensions commerciales et géopolitiques pèsent sur la croissance

      20/6/2025 Research FR

      Perspectives économiques mondiales : tensions commerciales et géopolitiques pèsent sur la croissance

      Les économies américaine et européenne connaîtront une croissance plus lente que prévue en 2025, contribuant à un ralentissement de la croissance économique globale. Les perspectives de l’économie mondiale restent orientées à la baisse, selon Scope Group.

      Global Economic Outlook: US, Europe grow more slowly than expected amid trade, geopolitical tensions

      20/6/2025 Research EN

      Global Economic Outlook: US, Europe grow more slowly than expected amid trade, geopolitical tensions

      The US and European economies will expand more slowly in 2025 than previously forecast, contributing to more moderate global economic growth, with risks for the global economy and global credit risk skewed to the downside, Scope Group says.

      BPCE’s acquisition of Novo Banco is a step towards greater European Banking Union

      17/6/2025 Research EN

      BPCE’s acquisition of Novo Banco is a step towards greater European Banking Union

      BPCE’s announcement of the acquisition of 75% of Novo Banco, Portugal’s 4th largest bank, from Lone Star Funds represents an important development in European bank M&A.

      Spanish bank quarterly: trade doubts weigh on asset quality; fees and commissions key to profits

      16/6/2025 Research EN

      Spanish bank quarterly: trade doubts weigh on asset quality; fees and commissions key to profits

      Spanish banks’ net interest margins reached their lowest level in Q1 vs 2024, yet profitability continues to improve, driven by higher loan volumes, sustained growth in fees and commissions and strict cost discipline.

      Italian NPL collections: recovery slowdown continues in April

      4/6/2025 Research EN

      Italian NPL collections: recovery slowdown continues in April

      Collections in April declined by 22% month over month and were 35% lower than the April average for the three previous years, indicating a notable slowdown in recovery performance.

      Scope at Global ABS

      3/6/2025 Research EN

      Scope at Global ABS

      Global ABS 2025 kicks off next Tuesday June 10. We are excited to be a Partner Sponsor of this year’s event and are looking forward to engaging with speakers and delegates.