( October 9, 2026, 10:37 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU banks remain well above minimum capital requirements as new capital rules are phased in, the European Banking Authority has said, based on second-quarter 2026 data from 129 banks across the EU and European Economic Area. The projected increase in minimum capital requirements, however, has risen to 6 percent from 5.1 percent in its previous assessment. Assuming banks maintain balance sheets unchanged, no capital shortfalls are projected before 2030, the EBA said.Press release follows. ...
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