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The European Central Bank's code prohibits private transactions by officials in financial institutions.

EconomicsLegal IssuesPublic OfficialsApr 27, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses Álvaro Santos Pereira, the Governor of the Bank of Portugal, who purchased shares in Galp and JM after taking office, which is against the European Central Bank's code. He had to divest these shares. The issue centers on the conflict between private transactions and regulatory compliance.

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The European Central Bank's code prohibits private transactions by officials in financial institutions.
Parent: RegulationEntity: European Central BankImpact: negativeDate: Apr 27, 2026Target: The European Central Bank's code prohibiting private transactions by officials in financial institutions.
Álvaro Santos Pereira, as the Governor of the Bank of Portugal, purchased shares in Galp and JM after assuming his position.
Parent: Public OfficialsEntity: Álvaro Santos PereiraSub-entity: Governor of the Bank of PortugalImpact: negativeDate: Apr 27, 2026Target: Álvaro Santos Pereira's purchase of shares in Galp and JM after becoming Governor of the Bank of Portugal.

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Álvaro Santos Pereira comprou acções da Galp e da JM já como governador do Banco de Portugal www.publico.pt/2026/04/27/economia/noticia/alvaro-santos-pereira-comprou-accoes-galp-jm-ja-governador-banco-portugal-2172457 Governador do Banco de Portugal reforçou carteira de acções após assumir o cargo. Código do Banco Central Europeu não permite estas transacções privadas. Santos Pereira teve de desinvestir.
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Governador do Banco de Portugal reforçou carteira de acções após assumir o cargo. Código do Banco Central Europeu não permite estas transacções privadas. Santos Pereira teve de desinvestir. https://www.publico.pt/2026/04/27/economia/noticia/alvaro-santos-pereira-comprou-accoes-galp-jm-ja-governador-banco-portugal-2172457 #notícias
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