With the entry into force of the EMIR and the CRD IV/CRR, several provisions require the EBA to issue regulatory technical standards, opinions and reports on the interaction between credit institutions and investment firms on the one hand and market infrastructures on the other hand. To guarantee the full and consistent implementation of the regulations, the EBA closely collaborates with the other European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) and the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) for the […]
Market risk can be defined as the risk of losses in on and off-balance sheet positions arising from adverse movements in market prices. From a regulatory perspective, market risk stems from all the positions included in banks' trading book as well as from commodity and foreign exchange risk positions in the whole balance sheet. Counterparty credit risk can be defined as the risk that the counterparty to a transaction could default before the final settlement of the transaction cash flows. […]
The EBA is mandated to develop Binding Technical Standards (BTS), Guidelines and Reports to assess internal models with the aim of ensuring a harmonised implementation of the rules for Internal Rating Based (IRB) Approaches for credit risk, Internal Model Methods (IMM) for counterparty credit risk, Advanced Measurement Approaches (AMA) for operational risk and Internal Models Approaches (IMA) for market risk. The common denominator of this mandate is to harmonise the fundamentals of internal […]
Operational resilience is defined as the ability of an institution to deliver critical operations through disruption. This builds on the prudential operational risk framework, encompassing internal governance, outsourcing, business continuity and relevant risk management-related aspects. Such ability enables an institution to identify and protect itself from threats and potential failures, respond and adapt to, as well as recover and learn from disruptive events in order to minimise their […]
EU legislation requires that institutions adequately manage and mitigate operational risk, which is defined as the risk of losses stemming from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems or from external events. Operational risk includes legal risks but excludes reputational risk and is embedded in all banking products and activities. It has always existed in banking, and non banking, organizations but it has acquired a greater relevance given the increased complexity and […]
To be able to absorb losses in a going or in a gone concern situation, institutions need own funds in sufficient quantity and quality in accordance with applicable European legislation. The Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) sets out the characteristics and conditions for own funds and specifies a series of mandates for the EBA. These include the development of Regulatory Technical Standards to further specify the quality criteria applying to institutions' regulatory own funds, as well the […]
In accordance with the principle of single authorisation, the decision to issue an authorisation valid for the entire EU shall be the sole responsibility of the competent authorities of the home Member State. A financial institution may then provide the services, or perform the activities, for which it has been authorised, throughout the Single Market, either through the establishment of a branch or the free provision of services.This section covers the EBA's requirements for passport […]
The EBA contributes to making retail payments in the EU secure, convenient, innovative and competitive. To that end, the EBA develops requirements aimed at reducing payment fraud and brings about a level playing field in the EU for the authorization and supervision of payment services providers. The EBA also promotes competition and facilitates innovation in the retail payments market. linksEBA's Consumer cornerConsumer protection and financial innovationAnti-money launderingEBA working […]
Under the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD) on crisis prevention, management and resolution, the EBA is mandated to develop a wide range of Technical Standards, Guidelines and Reports with the aim of ensuring effective and consistent procedures across the Union, in particular with respect to cross-border financial institutions. The ultimate objective of the BRRD framework is to enhance financial stability, reduce moral hazard, protect depositors and critical financial services, […]
Institutions' remuneration policies for staff members whose professional activities have material impact on the institutions' risk profile shall ensure that remuneration is consistent with sound and effective risk management and provides an incentive for prudent and sustainable risk taking. The requirements set out in the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD) are complemented by more detailed Guidelines on Remuneration Policies. The EBA is also mandated by the CRD to submit draft regulatory […]
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 […]
