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The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published an Opinion following the notification by the Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank - DNB) of its intention to extend a measure originally introduced in 2022 for a further two years until 2026. The measure aims to maintain the resilience of institutions against a potential severe downturn in the residential real estate market. This action comes amidst  recent sustained real estate price increases. Based on the information provided by the DNB, the EBA does not object to the extension of the measure.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published an Opinion following notification by the Norwegian Ministry of Finance of its intention to amend the risk weights for exposures secured by mortgages on commercial immovable property. The measure aims to limit risks associated with commercial immovable property. Based on the information provided, the EBA does not object to the risk weight adjustment.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published an Opinion following notification by Latvijas Banka, the central bank of Latvia, of its intention to adjust the risk weight for exposures secured by mortgages on commercial immovable property. The measure aims to limit risks associated with commercial immovable property. Based on the information provided, the EBA does not object to the risk weight adjustment.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published an Opinion following the notification by the Ministry of Business, Industry, and Financial Affairs of Denmark to apply Article 133 of the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD) to activate a new systemic risk buffer (SyRB). The proposed measure introduces a systemic risk buffer rate of 7% for a subset of exposure categories located in Denmark to increase banks’ ability to absorb unexpected losses from exposures to real estate companies. The intended date of application of the measure is 30 June 2024.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published the final templates that will be used to collect climate-related data from EU banks in the context of the one-off Fit-for-55 climate risk scenario analysis. The templates are accompanied by a template guidance, which includes definitions and rules for compiling the templates. Furthermore, the EBA is also disclosing the list of banks participating in the exercise.

​​​​​​​The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published an Opinion following the notification by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, Finansinspektionen, of its intention to extend for another two-year period a measure originally introduced in 2018 to ensure that banks remain resilient and can withstand a potentially severe downturn in the housing market without restricting the supply of credit.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today the updated list of all third country groups (TCGs) with intermediate EU parent undertakings IPU(s), where applicable, and the list of all third country branches (TCBs) operating in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA). This publication ensures that market participants have clarity on the direct ownership of the involved institutions.

​​​​​​​The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published an Opinion following notification by the Ministry of Finance of Poland of its intention to extend a measure originally introduced in March 2022. The measure aims to limit risks associated with foreign currency housing loans by encouraging banks to enter in settlements with borrowers. Based on the evidence submitted, the EBA does not object to the temporary extension of the measure until the next periodical assessment takes place, in accordance with the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR).