EBA Consultation on Suitability Questionnaire Standards
Summary
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.
What changed
The European Banking Authority (EBA) is seeking feedback on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) that define the minimum content required for suitability questionnaires, curriculum vitae (CVs), and internal suitability assessments. This consultation, identified by reference EBA/CP/2026/03, aims to standardize these crucial elements for assessing the suitability of individuals in key roles within financial institutions.
Regulated entities, particularly banks, financial advisers, fund managers, and public companies, should review the consultation paper and submit their responses by the deadline of May 25, 2026. The feedback received will inform the finalization of these standards, which will likely introduce specific content requirements for these assessment tools, impacting compliance processes and documentation.
What to do next
- Review the EBA Consultation Paper on RTS for suitability questionnaire standards.
- Submit feedback to the EBA by the deadline of May 25, 2026.
Source document (simplified)
Consultation on Regulatory Technical Standards to specify the minimum content of the suitability questionnaire, curriculum vitae and internal suitability assessment
- Consultation
- 25 FEBRUARY - 25 MAY 2026
- EBA/CP/2026/03
Responses
Responses to the consultations can be sent to the EBA.
All contributions received will be published after the consultation closes, unless requested otherwise.
Deadline for submitting responses: 25/05/2026 at 23:59
Documents
Consultation Paper on RTS to specify the minimum content of the suitability questionnaire
(505.34 KB - PDF)
Consultation OPEN Submit response
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