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The Digital Euro is the project of the European Central Bank (ECB), decided in July 2021, for the possible introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The aim is to develop a fast and secure electronic payment instrument that would complement the Euro for individuals and businesses in its existing form as cash and in bank accounts ...
EU member states outside of the euro area can also participate on a voluntary basis, as was the case of Bulgaria as of late 2023. European Banking Supervision was established by Regulation 1024/2013 of the Council, also known as the SSM Regulation , which also created its central (albeit not ultimate) decision-making body, the ECB Supervisory ...
The General Council performs the tasks which the ECB took over from the EMI and which, owing to the derogation of one or more member states, still have to be performed in Stage Three of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). The General Council also contributes to: ECB's advisory functions; Collection of statistical information
Wim Duisenberg, first President of the ECB. The European Central Bank is the de facto successor of the European Monetary Institute (EMI). [7] The EMI was established at the start of the second stage of the EU's Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) to handle the transitional issues of states adopting the euro and prepare for the creation of the ECB and European System of Central Banks (ESCB). [7]
31 October 2023 3 years, 303 days Resigned Isabel Schnabel Germany: 1 January 2020 31 December 2027: 5 years, 30 days Incumbent Frank Elderson Netherlands: 15 December 2020 14 December 2028: 4 years, 47 days Incumbent Piero Cipollone Italy: 1 November 2023 31 October 2031: 1 year, 91 days Incumbent
Although Axel Weber was tipped as one of the possible successors, [9] he resigned from the ECB in protest at the bail out policies. Mario Draghi was chosen to become the next President of the ECB on 24 June 2011. [10] Draghi was president from 1 November 2011 until 31 October 2019 (succeeded by Christine Lagarde).
Elizabeth McCaul has been a member of the European Central Bank's supervisory board since 2019. [1] She previously served as superintendent of banks for New York state, and as the head of the New York State Banking Department.
The European Central Bank (ECB) is required by the Treaties of the European Union to have its seat within the city limits of Frankfurt, the largest financial centre in the eurozone. [7] The ECB previously resided in the Eurotower and, as its duties increased due to countries joining the eurozone, in three further high-rise buildings nearby ...