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The EBA consults on amendments to the RTS on the assignment of risk weights to specialised lending exposures under the Supervisory Slotting Criteria Approach
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to its Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS), set out in a Delegated Regulation, on the assignment of risk weights to specialised lending exposures under the Supervisory Slotting Criteria Approach (SSCA). The purpose of the amendments is to update the RTS in light of the changes introduced by the revised Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR 3) and to enhance the risk sensitivity, clarity and usability of the framework. Overall, the RTS aim to ensure a consistent and robust prudential treatment of specialised lending exposures under the SSCA across the EU, supporting sound risk management and financial stability. The consultation runs until 7 August 2026.
The EBA amends Guidelines on the definition of default
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its final Report amending the Guidelines on the application of the definition of default. The Report introduces targeted amendments to better reflect specific aspects of non recourse factoring. It also confirms that the 1% threshold applied to reductions in net present value loss (NPV threshold) in debt restructuring remains appropriate for prudential default recognition.
The EBA publishes its final Guidelines on supervisory independence
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its final Guidelines on Supervisory Independence under the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD). The Guidelines further clarify the arrangements that competent authorities should have in place to prevent and manage conflicts of interest involving both their staff and the members of their governance bodies. These arrangements include declarations of interest, limitations on trading of financial instruments and cooling-oof restrictions.
The EBA streamlines its Guidelines on connected clients to align with new EU legislation
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has decided to partially delete sections of its Guidelines on connected clients, following the entry into force of new, directly applicable EU legislation. The changes ensure continued clarity, consistency and alignment in the framework used by credit institutions to identify groups of connected clients.
The EBA updates list of correlated currencies
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today the 2026 update of the list of closely correlated currencies, which is used for the calculation of capital requirements for foreign exchange risk under the standardised approach. The update has been carried out in line with the methodology and procedure set out in the applicable Implementing Technical Standards (ITS). The revised list has been submitted to the European Commission for endorsement.
The ESA’s Joint Committee highlights digitalisation, cyber resilience and sustainable finance as key priorities of 2025
The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published its Annual Report for 2025, setting out the main priorities and achievements of its cross-sectoral work over the past year. In 2025, the Joint Committee focused on protecting consumers in increasingly digital financial markets, strengthening operational and cyber resilience through the implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), improving the effectiveness of sustainable finance disclosures, and enhancing cross-sectoral risk monitoring.
The EBA responds to the Commission’s proposed changes to its draft technical standards on operational risk
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has today published an Opinion on the European Commission’s proposed amendments to the final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS)[1],[2] specifying operational risk requirements under the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR). It considers that two amendments proposed by the Commission could affect the consistency, transparency and supervisory effectiveness of capital requirements for operational risk.
EBA Report shows persistent gender imbalance and pay gaps in EU banking leadership
The European Banking Authority (EBA) publishes today the results of its benchmarking analysis on diversity practices in the management bodies of more than 850 institutions credit institutions and investment firms across the European Union (EU). As of 31 December 2024, significant gender imbalances and pay gaps persisted, particularly at senior management level, despite some progress compared with the situation in 2021. The EBA calls on institutions to consider promoting a more balanced representation of genders, and on competent authorities to continue assessing diversity and gender pay gap practices as part of their supervisory reviews.
The EBA responds to the European Commission’s consultation on EU banking sector competitiveness
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has today published its response to the European Commission’s consultation on strengthening the competitiveness of the EU banking sector. In its response, the EBA underlines the importance of completing the Single Market for financial services, as a key driver of banking competitiveness. Drawing on its robust analytical work, the EBA provides evidence-based insights on banking competitiveness, the Single Market and the Banking Union, as well as on the complexity and effectiveness of the regulatory framework. These insights aim to support the European Commission’s report on the EU banking competitiveness.
The EBA launches the recruitment of its Executive Director
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has today launched an open selection procedure to recruit its new Executive Director.
The EBA seeks feedback on 4.3 draft technical package of its reporting framework
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published a draft technical package for version 4.3 of its reporting framework, covering anti-money laundering (AML) and third country branches (TCB) reporting. This early release is intended to support reporting entities in preparing for upcoming changes ahead of the final publication, scheduled for June 2026. The EBA The EBA invites stakeholders to provide feedback on both the draft technical package and the accompanying glossary.
The EBA observes an increase of high earners in the EU in 2024
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its 2024 Dashboard on high earners. The data shows an increase in the number of individuals in EU banks earning more than EUR 1 million. The Report also confirms that gender imbalance persists, with high‑paid positions still predominantly held by men in both credit institutions and investment firms.
The Joint Bank Reporting Committee launches call to join the Reporting Contact Group
The Joint Bank Reporting Committee (JBRC), jointly set up by the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Central Bank (ECB), today launched a public call for expressions of interest to join its Reporting Contact Group (RCG). The RCG brings together stakeholders with expertise in banks’ regulatory reporting and serves as a regular forum for cooperation, exchange of views and sharing of best practices with authorities. The call is open to candidates representing stakeholders across the European Economic Area (EEA). The deadline for applications is 28 April 2026 (23:59 CEST).
The EBA publishes Report on banks’ dry run testing of their recovery plans
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published a Report comparing how banks test the implementation of their recovery plans through so-called “dry runs”. In a context of heightened uncertainty and the continued need for operational preparedness and resilience to unexpected stress events, the analysis confirms that dry runs are an effective tool to strengthen the operationalisation of recovery plans and enhance institutions’ crisis readiness. When used meaningfully, dry runs improve institutions’ ability to respond to stress situations in a timely and credible manner.
The EBA publishes Decision harmonising reporting of SEPA data by national authorities
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published a Decision harmonising how National Competent Authorities (NCAs) report under the SEPA Regulation. The Decision complements the existing European Commission’s Implementing Regulation which requires all Payment Service Providers (PSPs) to report data on charges for credit transfers and payment accounts, as well as the shares of transactions rejected due to EU sanctions. The Decision streamlines the second step of this reporting process – from the NCAs to the EBA and the European Commission.
The EBA consults on major simplification of supervisory reporting to deliver a simpler, smarter and more proportionate framework
The European Banking Authority (EBA) is announcing a series of measures to significantly simplify EU supervisory reporting. A public consultation on revised Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on supervisory reporting and on supervisory benchmarking reporting is open until 10 July 2026, and until 10 May 2026 for IFRS 18-related requirements.
The EBA consults on revised Guidelines on limits on exposures to shadow banking entities under the Capital Requirements Regulation
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today launched a public consultation on revised Guidelines on limits on exposures to shadow banking entities carrying out banking activities outside a regulated framework. The revised Guidelines aim to align with the updated EU large-exposure reporting framework and to support sound risk management and governance practices across institutions.
The EBA publishes list of known data point model issues to enhance transparency and support reporting institutions
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today announced that it will begin publishing, on a regular basis, a list of known issues related to the data point model (DPM) framework. The list will include information on available workarounds and indicative timelines for resolution. This initiative is intended to improve transparency and to support reporting institutions by providing a single reference point for recurring technical questions.
François-Louis Michaud to take up his role as Chair of the European Banking Authority
François-Louis Michaud will take up his position as Chair of the European Banking Authority (EBA) as from the 16 April 2026, following today’s formal appointment by the Council of the European Union.
ESAs spring risk update highlights geopolitical pressures and rising private finance risks
The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published their spring 2026 Joint Committee update on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system. The update focuses on the challenges arising from ongoing geopolitical tensions and developments in private finance.
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