The EBA clarifies the procedure for the classification of asset referenced tokens and e-money tokens as significant and the transfer of supervisory powers between the EBA and competent authorities

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today a Decision setting out the procedural aspects related to the significance assessment of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) and e-money tokens (EMTs) and the transfer of supervisory responsibilities, including the establishment of supervisory colleges for significant ARTs (s-ARTs) and significant EMTs (s-EMTs).

The EBA’s Banking Stakeholder Group elects its new Chair and Vice-Chairs

The Banking Stakeholder Group (BSG) of the European Banking Authority (EBA) elected Christian Stiefmueller as new Chair during its meeting on 15 October 2024. Mr Stiefmueller, who represents consumers, will be supported by two Vice-Chairs,  Julia Strau, and Edgar Loew, representing the financial institutions, and the independent top-ranking academics, respectively. Their mandates run for two years.

ESAs respond to the European Commission’s rejection of the technical standards on registers of information under the Digital Operational Resilience Act and call for swift adoption

The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today issued an Opinion on the European Commission’s (EC) rejection of the draft Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on the registers of information under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). The ESAs raise concerns over the impacts and practicalities of the proposed EC changes to the draft ITS on the registers of information in relation to financial entities’ contractual arrangements with ICT third-party service providers.

EBA consults on draft technical standards to support the centralised EBA Pillar 3 data hub

The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a consultation on the Pillar 3 data hub, which will centralise prudential disclosures by institutions through a single electronic access point on the EBA website. This project is part of the Banking Package laid down in the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR3) and Capital Requirements Directive (CRD6). This consultation runs until 11 November.

Further Tier 1 capital needs for the full implementation of the EU specific Basel III reform are minimal, the EBA Report finds

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its third mandatory Basel III monitoring Report which assesses the impact that the EU implementation of the Basel III framework will have on EU banks at the full implementation date, i.e. 2033. The additional impact considers the application of all EU requirements, as reflected in the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR3), i.e. Pillar 2 requirements, and all EU specific capital buffers. In terms of minimum required capital, the impact has further decreased in relation to the previous reference date of December 2022. The impact is minimal in terms of estimated Tier 1 capital shortfall, while the total capital shortfall is estimated at EUR 5.1 billion.

​The EBA publishes its Work Programme for 2025

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its Work Programme outlining the key priorities and initiatives for 2025. Throughout next year, the EBA will be i) implementing the EU Banking Package and enhancing the Single Rulebook, ii) enhancing risk- based and forward-looking financial stability for a sustainable economy, iii) enhancing data infrastructure and launching a data portal, iv) starting oversight and supervisory activities under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), and v) developing consumer oriented mandates and ensuring a smooth transition to the new anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) framework.

ESAs appoint Director to lead their DORA joint oversight

The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – ESAs) have appointed Marc Andries to lead their new joint Directorate in charge of oversight activities for critical third-party providers established by the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Marc Andries takes up his new role as Director for DORA joint oversight on 1 October 2024.

EBA issues revised list of ITS validation rules

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today issued a revised list of validation rules in its Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on supervisory reporting, highlighting those, which have been deactivated either for incorrectness or for triggering IT problems. Competent Authorities throughout the EU are informed that data submitted in accordance with these ITS should not be formally validated against the set of deactivated rules.

ESAs warn of risks from economic and geopolitical events

The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA - ESAs) today issued their Autumn 2024 Joint Committee Report on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system. The Report underlines ongoing high economic and geopolitical uncertainties. The ESAs warn national supervisors of the financial stability risks stemming from these uncertainties and call for continued vigilance from all financial market participants. For the first time, the Report also includes a cross-sectoral deep dive into credit risks in the financial sector.

​EBA launches 2024 EU-wide transparency exercise

​The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today the 2024 EU-wide transparency exercise. Ahead of the 2025 stress tests, this year's transparency exercise will offer preliminary and valuable insights into the health and resilience of Europe's banking sector. The results will be published at the end of November, together with the release of the Risk Assessment Report (RAR).

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