Profile of Dr. Christopher Buttigieg, Chief Officer – Supervision at MFSA, detailing his 22-year career in financial regulation, roles in ESMA and EBA, academic qualifications, and contributions to EU supervisory frameworks and AML/CFT policies.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published the European Supervisory Examination Programme (ESEP) for 2023, which identifies key topics for supervisory attention across the European Union (EU). The ESEP is part of an annual cycle and contributes to enhancing supervisory convergence in the EU by providing common directions and focus areas for supervisors, which helps them shape their prudential supervisory priorities and respective practices.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today the European Resolution Examination Programme (EREP) for 2023, which identifies key topics for resolution attention across the European Union. The EREP is aimed at shaping resolution authorities` work priorities and respecti
2023 European Resolution Examination Programme (EREP) for resolution authorities
2023 European Supervisory Examination Programme (ESEP) for prudential supervisors
European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, ESMA, EIOPA) outline 2018 priorities in cross-sectoral risks, consumer protection, anti-money laundering, financial conglomerates, and accounting, including Brexit impacts and legislative changes.
Joint Committee of European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, ESMA) Autumn 2017 report identifies key risks to EU financial stability, including Brexit uncertainties, valuation risks, low profitability of banks and insurers, and FinTech challenges, alongside regulatory and supervisory responses.
EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA publish draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) to strengthen group-wide AML/CFT risk management for credit and financial institutions with branches or subsidiaries in third countries where local laws restrict group policies, ensuring risk-sensitive measures and compliance with EU Directive 2015/849.
European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, ESMA) consult on PRIIPs Key Information Documents (KID) to standardize disclosure for retail investors, covering risk indicators, performance scenarios, costs, and templates under EU PRIIPs Regulation.
European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, ESMA) launch a 2015 discussion paper seeking stakeholder input on automation in financial advice (robo-advisors), assessing benefits like cost reduction and risks such as IT failures and lack of human interaction.
EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA publish draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) under Directive (EU) 2015/849 to establish criteria for appointing Central Contact Points (CCPs) by payment service providers and electronic money issuers, enhancing AML/CFT oversight and consistency across EU Member States.
EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA consult on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) outlining how credit and financial institutions should manage money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks in third countries where local laws prevent group-wide AML/CFT policy implementation, ensuring a level playing field across the EU financial sector.
Joint letter from EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA to the EU Council Presidency urging adequate 2015 budget and staffing to fulfill regulatory mandates, including CRD IV/CRR, Solvency II, EMIR, and MiFID II, amid concerns over proposed cuts undermining financial stability and supervision.
European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) letter opposing the expansion of the temporary IFRS 9 exemption for insurance companies in financial conglomerates, citing risks of accounting arbitrage, unlevel playing field, and reduced investor protection following the ARC vote on IFRS 4 amendments.