In advance of a high-level event to discuss the regulation of online gambling to be held on 27 June in the European Parliament, the EGBA - representing private online gambling operators based, regulated and taxed in the EU - sets out its expectations for the European Commission’s forthcoming Communication and Action Plan on the online gambling market. 

The European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) welcomes yesterday’s announcement by a group of leading investment banks that they are committed to helping ensure the successful launch of the ECBC Covered Bond Label by allowing issuers to set-off the cost of the Label against the fees which they pay to the lead managers. The investment banks’ statement was as follows:

Welcoming the news that German President Joachim Gauck had agreed to delay ratification of the permanent euro bailout fund, the European Stability Mechanism, as well as the fiscal pact, both of which were due to enter into force on 1 July next, GUE/NGL President Gabi Zimmer said that this was an "excellent opportunity" to call for a referendum on both instruments.

Recommended Government Approaches to Cybersecurity
June 2012

Cyber security is a high priority for governments, society, and industry globally. Policy approaches to advance cyber security must meet security needs while preserving interoperability, openness, and a global market. Such approaches will result in enhanced security. In the right policy environment, we can increase security while maintaining the societal benefits derived from the growth and development of cyberspace.