Donald Trump’s return to the White House has added to hopes that European officials will lean more towards policies that are favourable to banks, so they can better compete with the Americans.
Calls for a softer stance on banks were already growing in Europe before Trump’s second term. European banking leaders speaking to Euromoney say financial policymakers are increasingly listening to their calls on the need to help banks boost the continent’s sovereignty – both in military and financial terms – amid Trumpian isolationism and economic protectionism.
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