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Supervisors should learn from recent cases to prevent financial crime in crypto firms, the EBA says
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.
Anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism supervision of banks is improving, the EBA finds
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.
The EBA launches selection procedure to appoint new Chairperson
The Board of Supervisors of the European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched today an open selection procedure for the appointment of a new Chairperson.
EU Supervisory Authorities warn consumers of risks and limited protection for certain crypto-assets and providers
The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today issued a warning to consumers that crypto-assets can be risky and that legal protection, if any, may be limited depending on which crypto-assets they invest in. This warning is accompanied by a factsheet explaining what the new EU regulation on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) means for consumers. The ESAs recommend concrete steps consumers can take to make informed decisions before investing in crypto-assets such as checking if the provider is authorised in the EU.
The EBA publishes its 2026 Work Programme and takes action for a more efficient regulatory and supervisory framework in the EU
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its Work Programme outlining the key priorities and initiatives for 2026. Besides focusing on three key priorities, the EBA’s work will aim at strengthening the simplicity and efficiency of the regulatory and supervisory framework for banks and financial entities in the EU, in close cooperation with the relevant EU and non-EU stakeholders. In this respect, the EBA launched a comprehensive assessment of the framework, and decided to engage in 21 actions to enhance its efficiency. The 2026 Work Programme includes specific actions for next year for each of the four areas under review. The EBA will report on a regular basis on the implementation of all the recommendations.
The EBA launches its 2025 EU-wide transparency exercise
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today launched its 2025 EU-wide Transparency Exercise with the aim to enhance transparency and market discipline in the EU financial system. This exercise complements banks’ own Pillar 3 disclosures under the EU Capital Requirements Directive (CRD) and provides market participants with consistent and comparable information on the condition of EU banks.
Q2 2025 supervisory data indicate improvements in ROE despite continued tightening of net interest margins in EU/EEA banks
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its Q2 2025 Risk Dashboard (RDB), which discloses aggregated statistical information for the largest EU/EEA credit institutions.
The EBA advises the EU Commission on the review of the EU covered bond framework
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its advice in response to the European Commission’s Call for Advice (CfA) on the review and performance of the EU covered bond framework. The EBA welcomes this initiative as a timely opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of the current framework and to support the development of a deeper and more integrated EU covered bond market. The advice includes targeted recommendations aimed at enhancing harmonisation across national and EU-level frameworks, improving legal clarity and transparency, and expanding the scope of the EU covered bond ecosystem.
European supervisors tell financial institutions to stay alert to stability risks in uncertain and volatile times
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA - ESAs) today issued their Autumn 2025 Joint Committee Report on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system. The Report highlights how tensions in global trade and the global security architecture have deepened geopolitical uncertainties. The authorities call for increased vigilance and urge financial entities to maintain adequate provisions in today’s tense and unpredictable environment.
José Manuel Campa resigns as Chairperson of the EBA
José Manuel Campa, current Chairperson of the European Banking Authority (EBA), announced last week to the EBA Board of Supervisors his decision to step down from his role and leave the Authority at the end of January 2026 because of personal, family-related issues. Jose Manuel will continue to be fully engaged with the EBA until the end of January 2026 to ensure a seamless leadership transition and minimise any possible disruption at this time of change. To this end, the EBA is initiating the standard process to select the new Chairperson.
EBA issues revised list of ITS validation rules
The European Banking Authority (EBA) issued today a revised list of validation rules in its Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on supervisory reporting, highlighting those which have been deactivated either for incorrectness or for triggering IT problems. Competent Authorities throughout the EU are informed that data submitted in accordance with these ITS should not be formally validated against the set of deactivated rules.
The EBA publishes draft amendments to the framework for reporting of MREL decisions by resolution authorities to the EBA
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its final draft Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) amending the framework for reporting of decisions on the Minimum Requirement for Own Funds and Eligible Liabilities (MREL) by resolution authorities to the EBA.
The ESAs note greater effort from financial market participants in their disclosure of principal adverse impacts
The Joint Committee of the three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published their fourth annual Report on the extent of voluntary disclosure of principal adverse impacts (PAIs) under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). The ESAs have observed a steady improvement in the quality of the PAI voluntary disclosures at both entity and product level.
The EBA welcomes feedback on its draft technical package and new enhanced DPM 2.0 glossary
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published a draft technical package for version 4.2 of its reporting framework, marking a key milestone in the transition to the DPM 2.0 standard and the introduction of a fully enhanced semantic glossary.
The EBA responds to the European Parliament’s observations made in the 2023 Discharge report
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published an Opinion in response to the observations made by European Parliament in its 2023 Discharge Report. In the new format report, covering all agencies, the number of observations directly mentioning the EBA (13) is low and none are considered to require further specific follow-up actions.
The EBA updates data used for the identification of global systemically important institutions (G-SIIs)
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today released an updated set of 13 indicators and supporting data for the 32 largest institutions in the European Union, each with a leverage ratio exposure measure exceeding EUR 200 billion. This comprehensive publication features the latest figures and metrics essential for recognising institutions within the Banking Union and those operating under the Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM). By serving as a centralised data hub in the disclosure process, the EBA ensures annual updates and provides user-friendly tools, making it easier for stakeholders across the EU to access and analyse this vital information.
The EBA publishes its final standards for off-balance sheet items conversion factors
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on the allocation of off-balance sheet items and the specification of factors that might constrain institutions’ ability to cancel unconditionally cancellable commitments considerations.
SupTech can make anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism supervision more effective, the EBA finds
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published a Report on the use of technology tools in anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) supervision (SupTech). The Report takes stock of ongoing innovation efforts by competent authorities in the EU and explores how these can support the effective implementation of the new EU AML/CFT framework.
First-quarter of 2025 supervisory data shows that the EU/EEA banking sector remains robust, despite increased cost of risk, the EBA Risk Dashboard finds
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its Q1 2025 Risk Dashboard (RDB), which discloses aggregated statistical information for the largest EU/EEA credit institutions.
The EBA publishes statement confirming its response to the new European Commission’s Delegated Act postponing the market risk framework in the EU
Following the European Commission's adoption of a Delegated Act postponing application of the revised market risk framework in the EU, the so-called Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB), the European Banking Authority (EBA) today confirmed that its no action letter published on 12 August 2024 would remain fully valid and in place. In addition, the EBA’s considerations on specific issues arising from the FRTB postponement would also remain valid and applicable during the extended postponement period.
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