الاتحاد الأوروبي يتجه لتأجيل قواعد بازل إلى 2027

The European Union intends to postpone the implementation of stricter capital standards designated for banking trading activities, pending further clarity on the U.S. administration's plans to reorganize the financial sector.

European banks are pressuring to delay the application of the Basel III rules until early 2027, fearing that they may find themselves at a disadvantage compared to their competitors in Washington and London.

Sources reported that European Commissioner "Maria Luis Albuquerque" informed EU finance ministers about the postponement of the rules at a meeting held on May 13, after the Commission confirmed that it would make a final decision regarding the delay by the end of June following consultations with the banking sector and regulatory bodies.

CEO of "Commerzbank" Bettina Orlopp stated at a meeting held earlier this week: "It seems that the United States will not implement Basel rules, while Brussels is considering this matter to maintain the international competitiveness of European banks."

The Basel III rules cover capital requirements and disclosure related to trading assets at banks, including risk assessment either using a standardized model among banks or internal models.