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EBA Consultation on Credit Risk Framework Simplification

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has opened a consultation on the simplification and assessment of the credit risk framework. The consultation period runs until May 10, 2026, and interested parties are invited to submit their responses.

Consultation on Prudential Transactions Under CRD

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has closed its consultation on technical standards for prudentially material transactions under the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD). The consultation period ran from December 5, 2025, to March 5, 2026, and several industry responses were received.

Consultation on Amending Systemic Risk Buffer Guidelines

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a consultation on proposed amendments to its guidelines concerning the appropriate subsets of exposures for the application of the systemic risk buffer. The consultation period closes on April 30, 2026.

ESMA EBA Consultation on Suitability Guidelines for Management Body Members

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Banking Authority (EBA) have launched a consultation on draft joint guidelines for assessing the suitability of management body members and key function holders. The consultation period runs until May 25, 2026.

EBA Consultation on Suitability Questionnaire Standards

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a consultation on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) specifying the minimum content for suitability questionnaires, CVs, and internal assessments. The consultation period closes on May 25, 2026.

EBA Central Validation of ISDA SIMM Begins March 1, 2026

The European Banking Authority (EBA) announced the commencement of its central validation function for the ISDA SIMM on March 1, 2026. This new function, established under EMIR, aims to ensure consistent oversight of initial margin models for non-centrally cleared derivatives across the EU.

EBA Opinion on Commission Amendments to RTS on Equivalent Legal Mechanism

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published an Opinion responding to the European Commission's proposed amendments to draft technical standards on equivalent legal mechanisms for residential property under construction. The EBA disagrees with two key amendments concerning risk weight caps and the mandate for completion guarantees.

EBA Concludes Legacy Instruments Monitoring Work

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has concluded its dedicated monitoring of legacy instruments, which are financial instruments benefiting from grandfathering provisions under CRR1 and CRR2. The EBA will no longer prioritize this specific monitoring, trusting competent authorities to handle remaining cases based on existing guidance.

EBA Final Guidelines on Capital Endowment for Third-Country Branches

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published final Guidelines specifying eligible instruments for the capital endowment requirement for third-country branches. These guidelines clarify which financial instruments can be used and the operational conditions required to protect local depositors and creditors.

EBA Final Report on Reporting Standards for Third-Country Branches

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its final report on harmonised reporting standards for third-country branches under CRD VI. The new framework aims to enhance supervisory oversight by introducing uniform reporting formats and definitions, with the first reporting reference date set for March 31, 2027.