Banking Stakeholder Group response to EBA consultation on amending Guidelines on the definition of default under CRR (EU) No 575/2013, addressing quantitative default triggers, forbearance measures, and risk-sensitive classification while balancing financial stability and debt restructuring under Article 178.
European Banking Authority (EBA) report analysing the white labelling landscape in the EU, assessing opportunities, risks, and challenges for financial institutions, including AML/CFT considerations and third-party dependencies – October 2025.
EBA factsheet summarizing findings on white labelling in EU financial services, covering its growth, key products (payments, BNPL, crypto-assets), benefits (lower fees, inclusion), risks (transparency, fraud), and supervisory actions to enhance consumer protection and disclosure by 2026.
European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, ESMA) outline their joint privacy statement for processing personal data under DORA oversight activities, ensuring compliance with EU data protection rules while supervising critical ICT third-party providers and managing digital operational resilience in the financial sector.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published a Report on white labelling, i.e. a business model in which a financial institution works with another company (partner)—sometimes not even a financial firm—to offer products and services under the partner’s brand. The EBA found that over a third of banks surveyed in 2025 use this model and has identified a need for ongoing supervisory convergence actions that will be taken forward in 2026.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today released an updated list of third-country groups and third-country branches operating across the European Union and the European Economic Area (EU/EEA). This annual publication enhances market transparency by providing stakeholders with clear information on the ownership structures of institutions operating within the EU/EEA under foreign control.
European Commission letter to EBA proposing amendments to draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under MiCA, focusing on highly liquid financial instruments for crypto-asset reserve assets, including scope adjustments, money market fund inclusion, and concentration limit revisions.
European Commission letter to EBA outlining proposed amendments to Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under MiCA for liquidity requirements of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs), including minimum highly liquid financial instrument (HLFI) thresholds to balance correlation and liquidity objectives.
EBA opinion on the European Commission’s proposed amendments to Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under MiCA, addressing highly liquid financial instruments (HLFI) with minimal market, credit, and concentration risk. The EBA rejects changes that could weaken prudential safeguards, emphasizing alignment with LCR and UCITS frameworks to prevent liquidity risks and regulatory arbitrage.
EBA opinion on European Commission amendments to Regulatory Technical Standards under MiCA, addressing liquidity requirements for asset-referenced token reserves. The EBA opposes investments in non-highly liquid assets, emphasizing consistency with MiCA’s prudential framework and cash-redemption rights.
EBA Chairperson Jose Manuel Campa’s September 2025 public meeting register detailing discussions with banks, regulators, and fintech firms on EU banking regulation, proportionality, Basel 3 implementation, crypto policy, and financial market competitiveness.
EBA opinion on the European Commission’s amendments to final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under MiCA, addressing liquidity requirements for asset-referenced tokens (ARTs). The document evaluates proposed changes to reserve asset rules, highlighting concerns over liquidity risks, alignment with MiCA’s prudential framework, and consistency with EU financial regulations.
EBA opinion on the European Commission’s amendments to final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under MiCA, specifying highly liquid financial instruments (HLFI) with minimal market, credit, and concentration risk to ensure reserve asset liquidity and compliance with prudential objectives.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published two Opinions in response to the European Commission’s (EC) amendments relating to the draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) specifying the composition and liquidity requirements of the reserve of assets under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The EBA considers that the EC’s proposed substantive amendments are not consistent with the prudential framework established by MiCA.
EBA Executive Director François-Louis Michaud’s September 2025 meeting register covering discussions with banks and stakeholders on regulatory simplification, EU banking competitiveness, ESG, prudential risks, payments innovation, and financial intermediation trends.
EBA report analyzing money laundering and terrorist financing risks in crypto-asset services, highlighting evasion tactics like unauthorized operations and forum shopping, and outlining MiCA and AML/CFT safeguards for effective supervision and regulatory compliance.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published a Report on tackling money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks in crypto-asset services, including issuance, trading, and service provision. The Report draws on lessons learnt from recent supervisory cases across the EU and highlights how competent authorities can strengthen their approaches to supervision in this fast-evolving sector.
Today, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a Report that takes stock of the actions taken by all competent authorities to address the EBA’s findings and recommendations. This follows in - depth reviews carried out by the EBA of all 40 competent authorities approaches to tackling money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks in banks in all EU/ EEA Member States over the last 6 years, issuing recommendations when necessary to improve the effectiveness of anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML/CFT) supervision.