European Banking Authority (EBA) explores the use of verifiable Legal Entity Identifiers (vLEI) by NordLEI to centralise and automate prudential disclosures for EEA institutions, leveraging decentralised identity verification, GLEIF governance, and distributed ledger technologies for secure authentication.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its Q4 2023 quarterly Risk Dashboard (RDB), which discloses aggregated statistical information for the largest EU/EEA institutions. EU/EEA’s banks capitalisation stands at record levels, liquidity has improved, while return on equity (RoE) stood at 10.3%. Yet, early signs of credit quality deterioration have become more apparent. The publication also includes information on minimum requirements for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL).
European Banking Authority public hearing on proposed amendments to Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) for the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) and the Standardised Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk (SA-CCR) – covering regulatory updates and stakeholder consultation held in February 2024.
European Banking Authority (EBA) guide for candidates on using its eRecruitment platform – explains account creation, job application steps, and submission process for EBA career opportunities.
EBA March 2024 list of largest reporting banks and financial institutions across Europe, including their Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs), names, and countries of operation for supervisory and transparency purposes.
Banking Stakeholder Group (BSG) response to EBA’s consultation on draft Guidelines for ESG risk management, supporting integration of ESG risks into risk frameworks while highlighting data challenges, alignment needs with ECB and CRD/IFR mandates, and advocating a phased approach for climate and broader environmental risks.
EBA comment letter to IASB on the Exposure Draft for Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Equity (FICE ED), addressing proposed amendments to IAS 32, IFRS 7, and IAS 1. Focuses on classification clarity, prudential capital framework interactions under CRR, and implications for AT1 instruments, minority interests, and contingent settlement provisions.
EBA Chairperson Jose Manuel Campa’s March 2024 public meetings register – covering Basel III implementation, EU capital standards, financial integration, geopolitical risks, and climate risk supervision in discussions with financial sector stakeholders.
EBA public meeting register for March 2024 detailing Francois-Louis Michaud’s discussions with fintech firms, banks, and advisors on Raisin’s business model, CRR3 implementation, ESG disclosures, DORA, Basel 3, and regulatory risk management.
EBA guidelines on de-risking – clarifying when financial institutions may refuse services due to money laundering or terrorist financing risks, ensuring access to financial services for vulnerable groups like refugees and non-profit organisations, with updated AML/CFT risk management rules effective since October 2023.
Curriculum Vitae of Caroline Rygaard, alternate member of the EBA Board of Supervisors and Head of Staff at Finansinspektionen (Swedish FSA), detailing her career in banking supervision, risk management, and financial regulation roles in Sweden and internationally.
Declaration of intention by Magnus Eriksson, alternate voting member from Sweden’s Finansinspektionen, outlining compliance with EBA’s conflict of interest and professional secrecy rules under EBA/DC/2020/308 and Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010, including confidentiality obligations for EBA activities and information handling.
Declaration of intention by Caroline Rygaard of Sweden’s Finansinspektionen under EBA’s conflict of interest and professional secrecy policies, outlining confidentiality obligations for non-staff members involved in EBA activities, including AMLSC, BoS, and ResCo roles.
European Banking Authority (EBA) calls for expressions of interest to join its Banking Stakeholder Group (BSG) for a 2024–2028 mandate, seeking qualified candidates from financial institutions, SMEs, consumers, employees, and academics to advise on EU banking regulation, guidelines, and supervisory practices—deadline extended to 9 April 2024.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) extended today the deadline for applications to the call for expression of interest to set up its new Banking Stakeholder Group (BSG) and create a reserve list. The extended deadline for application is 9 April 2024 at 23:59 CEST.
The call for expression of interest is open to candidates representing stakeholders across the European Union.
EBA summary of written procedures and voting results from December 2023 to February 2024, including approvals on EMIR bilateral margin exemptions for equity options and amendments to MREL/TLAC disclosure and reporting technical standards.
European Banking Authority (EBA) Board of Supervisors meeting minutes from February 2024 covering AML/CFT framework transition, crypto-asset supervision alignment, standing committee governance updates, and the Supervisory Digital Finance Academy project to strengthen financial sector digital risk oversight.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today launched a call for papers in view of its 13th Policy Research Workshop taking place on 6-7 November 2024 and titled “Boundaries of Banking Regulation”. The deadline for submitting papers is 5 July 2024.