National Bank Belgium Sets 1.25% Countercyclical Buffer for Q2 2026
Summary
The National Bank of Belgium has set the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) rate at 1.25% for Q2 2026, effective 1 April 2026. This decision applies to all Belgian credit institutions supervised by the NBB. The CCyB is a macroprudential tool under the Basel III framework used to moderate credit cycles and strengthen financial system resilience.
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The National Bank of Belgium has published its Q2 2026 decision setting the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) rate at 1.25%, effective 1 April 2026. This rate represents an increase from the previous level and is determined quarterly based on financial stability considerations. The CCyB is a macroprudential instrument designed to moderate credit growth during periods of excessive risk-taking.
Belgian credit institutions subject to NBB supervision must maintain the 1.25% buffer as part of their capital requirements under the applicable Belgian banking regulations aligned with Basel III standards. Financial institutions should update their capital planning and risk management frameworks to ensure compliance with the new buffer rate. The NBB reviews the CCyB rate on a quarterly basis, and institutions should monitor for subsequent announcements regarding any further adjustments.
What to do next
- Comply with 1.25% CCyB capital buffer requirement by effective date
- Monitor NBB announcements for future buffer rate adjustments
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2026 Q2: Quarterly decision of the National Bank of Belgium on the countercyclical buffer rate (1 April 2026): 1.25 %
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11 Mar 2026 - 11:45
Area of responsiblity Financial stability Theme Countercyclical buffer (CCyB) Download
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