European Union

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.

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.

Single Resolution Fund Target Level Reached; Banks Not Paying Levies

The Single Resolution Board announced that the Single Resolution Fund (SRF) has reached its target level of over EUR 81 billion as of the end of 2025. Consequently, banks will not be required to contribute to the SRF for the third consecutive year, unless circumstances change.

SRB Operational Guidance on Separability and Transferability Updated

The Single Resolution Board (SRB) has updated its operational guidance for banks on separability and transferability. The revisions align with resolvability self-assessment requirements and provide an operational framework for transfer playbooks and testing, aiming to enhance banks' crisis readiness.

Speech on Banking Union Achievements and Future

SRB Chair Dominique Laboureix delivered a speech on December 12, 2025, discussing the achievements of the Banking Union's Single Resolution Mechanism over its first decade. The speech highlighted the development of the resolution framework and outlined areas for future work to complete the Banking Union.

Capital and Resolution Stacks Simplification Blog Post

A blog post by a Single Resolution Board Board Member discusses the complexity of banks' capital and resolution stacks. It explores potential simplification paths, emphasizing that changes should align with the going-concern regime rather than being standalone recalibrations.

SRB Technical Meeting on Bank Reorganisation Plan Analysis Reports

The Single Resolution Board (SRB) is holding a technical meeting on March 3, 2026, to discuss its Operational Guidance on Business Reorganisation Plan Analysis Reports. This guidance, currently open for public consultation, aims to refine existing requirements for banks regarding resolution readiness.

Westfield Specialty International Registration for Cross-Border Services

BaFin has registered Westfield Specialty International (Europe) S.A. to conduct cross-border insurance services in Germany. The registration covers various insurance lines, including accident, sickness, and liability. This notice confirms the company's authorization to operate in the German market.

BaFin Warns Equity Research Ventures Over Prospectus

Germany's BaFin has issued a warning regarding Equity Research Ventures PTE. LTD. for allegedly offering capital investments without a required prospectus. The company is accused of soliciting public investments in Germany for a product named 'Co-Investment AlleAktien Wealth x SpaceX' without BaFin's approval.

BaFin Warns About Hightaurus.io Trading Platform

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a warning regarding the trading platform Hightaurus.io. BaFin states that the platform is offering financial services and crypto-asset services without the required authorization, which is a violation of German law.