Securitisation and Covered Bonds

In line with the mandates laid down in the Capital Requirements Directive (CRDIV) and Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR), and the calls for advice from the European Commission, the EBA has developed a number of draft Technical Standards, Opinions, Guidelines and Reports covering the areas of securitisation and covered bonds.

In particular, the EBA has developed Technical Standards on securitisation retention rules, due diligence and disclosure requirements, as well as an Opinion and a detailed Report assessing the effectiveness and application of these rules across the EU. In addition, it has issued Technical Standards on close correspondence between the value of covered bonds and assets, and Guidelines on significant risk transfer for securitisation transactions. Finally, it has published various comprehensive reports, such as on capital treatment of covered bonds, on qualifying securitisation, and on synthetic securitisation.

The EBA also monitors market developments and analyses the range of practices across Member States in order to ensure a consistent implementation of the new regulations. The EBA closely cooperates with national supervisors on securitisation and covered bonds, and monitors negotiations at European level in the context of the Capital Markets Union, as well as at international level in the Basel Committee (BCBS) and International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).

Technical Standards, Guidelines & Recommendations

Technical standards

Opinions, Reports and other Publications

Opinions