"The FBF welcomes the agreement, which constitutes an important step towards ensuring the stability of the euro zone and restoring the confidence of global investors," the statement said.
The FBF cited the intention to create a unified bank supervisor for the currency bloc by the end of the year, the step to allow bailout mechanisms directly recapitalize banks, and the ability of bailout funds to intervene directly on the secondary bond market.
The FBF also said that the decision not to give the European Stability Mechanism preferred creditor status should reassure private investors. There had been concern that a large public buyer in the bond market with preferred creditor status would dissuade the private sector from buying, pushing them towards the front of the queue to take a hit in the event of a debt restructuring.
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