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The EBA launches call for papers for its 2026 Policy Research Workshop
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today launched a call for papers for its 15th Policy Research Workshop, which will take place in Paris on 18-19 November 2026 and will focus on ‘Efficient and Proportionate Regulation for a Competitive Financial Sector’. The deadline for submitting papers is 19 June 2026.
The EBA publishes its second MREL impact assessment Report
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its second Impact Assessment Report on the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL), assessing the effects of the framework on EU institutions, markets and funding structures. The Report shows that EU banks have continued to build up MREL resources, developing market access with limited impact on their business models. However, structural challenges remain for smaller banks.