Press releases

CEBS has published a survey of the national implementation of the current rules on own funds. CEBS also publishes in parallel an analysis of recent market trends in, and the main characteristics of, new capital

CEBS will hold a public hearing on its proposals on the guidelines for greater supervisory cooperation between consolidating supervisors and host supervisors CP09 on Wednesday 5 October, starting at 1.30 pm.

At the second meeting of the Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS) on 31 March, members agreed on a set of high level principles (HLPs) on outsourcing.

The Chairs of the three Level 3 Lamfalussy Committees, The Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS), the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors (CEIOPS) and the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR) were invited to address the ECOFIN Council meeting on 11 October 2005, on progress and opportunities for better financial regulation.

Today the Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS) released a consultation paper on the application of the Supervisory Review Process under Pillar 2 of the new capital adequacy framework (Basel II).

<p>Competent supervisory authorities across Europe have reached a shared view on the Fitch Ratings, Standard &amp; Poor's Ratings Services, and Moody's Investors Service eligibility for regulatory capital purposes and on the mapping of their credit assessments.</p>

The Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS), the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors (CEIOPS) and the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR) welcome the political agreement reached by the Council on 11 May on the Directive proposal on a new structure for EU committees on financial services.

Priority should be given to the consistent implementation of forthcoming Capital Requirements Directive and to convergence of supervisory practices in its enforcement. That was the conclusion at the first meeting of CEBS Consultative Panel held in London on 7 October.

The Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS) is today publishing additional technical guidance on application of the supervisory review process under the Capital Requirements Directive.

CEBS is publishing a supplementary note to its Consultation Paper on the recognition of external credit assessment institutions - ECAIs - published in June 2005.

CEBS will soon start a consultation process to achieve a common solvency ratio reporting framework for credit institutions and investment firms under the future EU capital requirements regime.

CEBS is pleased to invite you to take part in an online survey to assess its progress and impact. It will be conducted on CEBS’ behalf by Ipsos MORI, the leading market research agency. The information will be invaluable in assisting us to review and assess CEBS’ work programme and, if necessary, to adapt its strategy and priorities. We are very interested in your views and opinions and for this reason hope you can spare a few minutes to complete this survey. The deadline for completing the questionnaire is 31 January 2007.

The Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS) has opened its office in the City of London. The offices were opened officially by The Right Honourable, Gordon Brown MP, the Chancellor of Exchequer.

The Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS), the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors (CEIOPS) and the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR), (‘the Committees’) signed on 24 November 2005, in Brussels, a joint protocol to foster co-operation and coordination in the areas of regulation, policy, information exchange and other tasks with a common interest. The three Committees are already closely cooperating on a very regular basis.