EBA advises on the definition of eligible capital
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its Opinion on the review of the appropriateness of the definition of ‘eligible capital’, in response to a call for advice received from the European Commission in December 2013. On the basis of information gathered during the first year of application of the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR), the EBA provides its preliminary views which are relevant for the large exposures framework, as well as for investment firms and qualifying holdings.