EBA 2023 supervisory disclosure under IFD/IFR presents aggregate statistical data on investment firms across EU Member States as of December 2022, covering firm numbers, asset sizes, and implementation of IFD/IFR requirements for transparency and comparison.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published three sets of final draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) and one set of final draft implementing technical standards (ITS) relating to the authorisation as issuer of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs), to the information for the assessment of acquisition of qualifying holdings in issuers of ARTs and to the procedure for the approval of white papers for ARTs issued by credit institutions under the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCAR). These technical standards are key to regulate access to the EU market by applicant issuers of ARTs and persons intending to exercise significant influence on these undertakings via the acquisition of qualifying holdings.
EBA consults on draft Regulatory Technical Standards defining an equivalent legal mechanism for unfinished property under EU Regulation 575/2013, ensuring construction completion within a reasonable timeframe by 13.08.2024.
EBA final report on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under MiCAR specifying required information for assessing proposed acquisitions of qualifying holdings in asset-referenced token (ART) issuers, covering acquirer reputation, financial soundness, compliance, and funding sources for prudential evaluation.
EBA final report on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under MiCAR, outlining the harmonized approval process for white papers of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) issued by credit institutions, including procedural steps, timeframes, and logistical requirements to ensure transparency and efficiency.
European Banking Authority final report on draft Regulatory and Implementing Technical Standards under MiCAR, defining required information, forms, and procedures for authorisation applications to offer or admit asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) to trading in the EU.
EBA assesses the National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA) of China’s professional secrecy and confidentiality regime for equivalence with EU standards under CRD, PSD2, AMLD, and BRRD, confirming continued compliance as NFRA succeeds CBIRC.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published the first part of its 2023 Annual Report presenting the main achievements and activities of the organisation in fulfilling its mandates under its Work Programme over the last 12 months.
European Banking Authority 2023 Annual Report – reviews key achievements including Basel III implementation, EU-wide stress tests, digital finance (MiCAR/DORA), anti-money laundering efforts, ESG roadmap, and supervisory convergence amid macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges.
EBA, ESMA, and EIOPA Joint Committee Q&As clarify supervisory practices under the EU Securitisation Regulation (2017/2402), addressing disclosure, STS criteria, risk retention, homogeneity, reporting, and third-party verification for securitisation transactions.
EBA Executive Director François-Louis Michaud’s April 2024 public meeting register detailing discussions with stakeholders on Pillar 3 reporting, ESG, project finance, and DORA implementation during official engagements.
EBA Chairperson Jose Manuel Campa’s April 2024 public meeting register – details stakeholder engagements on Capital Markets Union, Basel 3 implementation, ESG risk management, PSD3/PSR, digital euro, and regulatory reforms with industry and advocacy groups.
Starting from May 2024, supervisors across the European Union (EU) will be able to report names of natural persons to EuReCA, the EU central database on anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) of the European Banking Authority (EBA). Through EuReCA, the EBA has been able to contribute to making supervision more informed, targeted and effective. With this step, the EBA will contribute to further strengthening the fight against money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) in the EU.
EBA AML/CFT Newsletter Issue 12 covers updates on crypto-asset service provider guidelines, translations of risk-based supervision rules, finalisation of the 'Travel Rule' and restrictive measures, follow-up on peer review progress, and the EBA’s advice on the new EU AML regime including risk assessment and sanctions criteria.
European Banking Authority (EBA) Visitors Handbook – provides practical guidance for visiting EBA offices in Paris, including location details, sustainability practices, and tips for reducing environmental impact during travel and meetings.
European Banking Authority (EBA) outlines the Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for EuReCA, a central AML/CFT database, detailing safeguards, data processing rules, and risk mitigation measures under GDPR and EBA Regulation Article 9a to protect personal data while combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
European Banking Authority (EBA) data protection notice for EuReCA – the EU reporting system for material AML/CFT weaknesses – outlining personal data processing, controller responsibilities, retention periods, and rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.