Could the EBA clarify what would be considered ‘turnover’ for the purposes of country-by-country reporting in Article 89(1) of Directive 2013/36/EU (CRD)?

Lack of clarity in the CRD text as to what would be considered ‘turnover’.

For the purposes of Article 89(1) of Directive 2013/36/EU (CRD) the definition of turnover should be coherent with the institution's audited financial statements. For example, for credit institutions, total net banking income would seem the most appropriate definition, i.e. total net income before impairment and operating expenses, but including net interest income, net fees and commissions income, net trading income, and other operating income.

Institutions should clarify in their disclosure precisely which definition of turnover has been used, and explain any differences with its annual financial statements.

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Update 26.03.2021: This Q&A has not yet been reviewed by the European Commission in the light of the changes introduced to Directive 2013/36/EU (CRD).