The European Banking Authority (EBA) is seeking feedback on proposed amendments to its Guidelines on the appropriate subsets of exposures in the application of the systemic risk buffer (SyRB). This consultation aims to refine the criteria for identifying which exposures should be included when calculating the SyRB, a capital buffer designed to mitigate systemic risk within the financial system. The specific details of the proposed amendments are outlined in the consultation paper.

Financial institutions operating within the EU, particularly those subject to capital requirements and systemic risk buffer regulations, should review the consultation paper and submit their responses by the deadline of April 30, 2026. This is an opportunity to influence the final guidelines, which will impact capital adequacy assessments and risk management practices. Failure to respond means the current proposals will proceed without industry input.