Challenge Potential impact Action needed Indicative revenue equivalent
Short term
(2 years)
Transition from emergency support fundingEnsure credit losses do not reach peaks predicted in 2020Standardized approaches and collaboration to minimize solvency issues and further support businesses€20 billion in 2022 and 2023
Collaboration with EU Next Generation fundComplementary financing and cross-sellLead on coinvesting in recovery€20 billion
Medium term
(5 years)
Financing the carbon transitionSubstitution; new opportunities including in savings and investmentFinding the opportunities, leading on the change agenda€25-50 billion
Overcapacity and rationalizationCost reductionConsolidation and radical cost out€30 billion
Longer term
(>5 years)
Enabling the digital economyRetail and SME flows shifting to emerging ecosystemsBanking as a service partnerships, closing the customer service gap, Beyond Banking offerings€40 billion
Role in the Capital Markets UnionShift from lending to advisoryStrengthening corporate finance advisory, moving to co-investment model€15-20 billion
New financial infrastructureDeposit and payments at risk; efficiency opportunitiesDesign and build the solution — expand the positive role of banks€10-25+ billion
Total with overlap removed€160 billion ~25% of revenue today (€645 billion)