Joint letter from EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA to the European Commission expressing concerns over delayed adoption of Regulatory Technical Standards on risk mitigation for non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives, urging alignment with BCBS-IOSCO timeline and international commitments to avoid market uncertainty and systemic risks.
European Supervisory Authorities final report on EMIR regulatory technical standards for novation of bilateral OTC derivative contracts not subject to margin requirements, amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/2251 to clarify risk-mitigation rules.
European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) letter to the European Parliament and Council outlining plans to publish Q&A guidance on PRIIPs regulation, clarifying technical methodologies for Key Information Documents (KIDs), including risk, reward, and cost disclosure requirements under Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014.
Autumn 2013 joint report by the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) analysing key risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system, including macroeconomic challenges, low interest rates, market fragmentation, collateral use, and operational threats like cyber attacks.
European Supervisory Authorities final report on amendments to EMIR regulatory technical standards for bilateral margin requirements, aligning with international frameworks, including phase-in extensions, exemptions for FX forwards, equity options, and intragroup transactions.
EBA and ESAs finalize revised draft implementing technical standards amending EU Regulation 2016/1799 to update the mapping of External Credit Assessment Institutions' (ECAIs) credit assessments under the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) for standardized credit risk calculations.
EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA finalize revised implementing technical standards amending Solvency II rules to update credit quality step allocations for external credit assessment institutions (ECAIs), reflecting new registrations and deregistrations under the CRA Regulation.
European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) final report on Big Data – analysing risks, benefits, and regulatory implications for financial institutions, including data protection, cybersecurity, competition, and consumer transparency under GDPR, MiFID II, and sectoral legislation.
European Supervisory Authorities finalize regulatory technical standards under Directive (EU) 2015/849, outlining measures for credit and financial institutions to mitigate money laundering and terrorist financing risks when third-country laws prevent group-wide AML/CFT policies.
EBA factsheet on big data in financial institutions – explains benefits, risks, and consumer rights under EU data protection rules, including data usage, fraud prevention, and regulatory safeguards for banks, insurers, and investment firms.
EBA and EU supervisory authorities' factsheet on big data in financial services – explains benefits, risks, and customer rights under EU data protection rules, including how banks and insurers use personal data for tailored products and fraud prevention.
Joint Committee of EBA, ESMA, and EIOPA 2012 report assessing AML/CTF obligations and supervision for e-money issuers, agents, and distributors under the 2nd E-Money Directive and 3rd Money Laundering Directive, including passporting and regulatory gaps.
EBA, ESMA, and EIOPA Joint Committee Autumn 2013 report analysing key risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system, including macroeconomic challenges, low interest rates, market fragmentation, collateral use, valuation transparency, and cyber threats, with recommendations for regulatory responses.
EBA Joint Committee 2013 report explaining changes in compiling the EU list of 75 financial conglomerates under Directive 2002/87/EC, including methodology updates, waivers, and expanded scope for reinsurance, asset managers, and AIFMs.
Joint Committee report – analyses key risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system as of March 2015, including macroeconomic pressures, search-for-yield behavior, operational risks like misconduct and cyber threats, and regulatory reforms such as Solvency II and Capital Markets Union.
European Banking Authority (EBA) and European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) finalize joint guidelines for complaints-handling in banking and securities sectors, outlining standardized procedures for consumer protection under EU financial regulations.
EBA, ESMA, and EIOPA remind credit institutions and insurers about regulatory requirements for self-placement of financial instruments to retail investors, depositors, and policyholders, highlighting risks under CRD IV, BRRD, and Solvency 2, including bail-in exposure and lack of product standardization.
European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) report on key risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system as of autumn 2014, analysing weak economic growth, low interest rates, search-for-yield behaviour, emerging market risks, business conduct, and IT-related operational risks, with policy recommendations for micro-prudential responses.
EBA Joint Committee Spring 2016 report analysing key risks to the EU financial system, including low profitability of banks and insurers in a low-yield environment, interconnectedness of financial entities, and vulnerabilities from China and emerging markets.
EBA Joint Committee Autumn 2016 report analysing key risks to the EU financial system, including low growth, low yields, profitability challenges for banks and insurers, asset quality concerns, and increased interconnectedness amid post-Brexit uncertainties and market volatility.