EBA Consultations

EBA Consultation on Initial Margin Model Guidelines

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has opened a consultation on draft guidelines for the authorisation of initial margin models. The consultation period runs from March 17 to June 17, 2026, and is aimed at financial institutions that use or plan to use internal models for calculating initial margin for derivative transactions.

EBA Consultation on Initial Margin Models Standards

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has opened a consultation on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) concerning the authorisation of initial margin models. The consultation period runs from March 17 to June 17, 2026.

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 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.