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EU & UK Reg Round-Up: 15/10/2025
European Banking Authority The EBA Commission’s proposed changes to the technical standards on liquidity requirements of the reserve of assets under MiCA 10 October 2025 The European Banking Authority (EBA) published two Opinions rejecting the European Commission’s proposed amendments to the draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under the
The role of RegTech and AI in financial regulation
The financial services sector is undergoing significant change as regulatory demands multiply and technology moves forward. Instead of viewing compliance as little more than a box-ticking exercise, firms now see it as central to their strategy. RegTech and artificial intelligence are no longer optional extras—they’re at the heart
EU & UK Reg Round-Up: 16/09/2025
European Banking Authority EBA issues revised list of ITS validation rules 15 September 2025 The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published an updated list of validation rules under its Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on supervisory reporting. The update identifies a set of rules that have been deactivated due to either
EU & UK Reg Round-Up: 28/08/2025
European Banking Authority The EBA updates data used for the identification of global systemically important institutions (G-SIIs) 26 August 2025 The EBA has updated its dataset for the identification of global systemically important institutions (G-SIIs), covering the 32 largest EU banks with leverage exposures above EUR 200bn, based on end-2024
EU & UK Reg Round-Up: 09/07/2025
European Banking Authority The EBA consults to amend its technical standards on own funds and eligible liabilities 9th July 2025 The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched a public consultation to amend the EU Delegated Regulation on own funds and eligible liabilities under the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR). The primary proposal
EU & UK Reg Round-Up: 26/06/2025
European Banking Authority The EBA reviews standardised terminology in relation to payment accounts and concludes it remains fit-for-purpose The EBA reviewed standardised terms for payment account services under the Payment Accounts Directive, finding them fit-for-purpose. The 2018 terms aid consumer comparison of fees/offers. Despite the potential inclusion of instant
EU & UK Reg Round Up: 24/04/2025
European Banking Authority A material gender pay gap persists across EU banks and investment firms, the EBA observes in its Benchmarking Report - 15 April 2025 The EBA’s 2025 Remuneration and Gender Pay Gap Benchmarking Report highlights a persistent and material gender pay gap across EU banks and investment
EU & UK Reg Round Up: 12/04/2025
European Banking Authority The ESAs call for vigilance amid rising geopolitical and cyber risks - 31 March 2025 The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA) have released their Spring 2025 Joint Committee update, highlighting risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system, particularly those arising from geopolitical tensions and
EU & UK Reg Round Up: 12/03/2025
European Banking Authority EBA Updates ITS Validation Rules - 11 March 2025 The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a revised list of validation rules in its Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on supervisory reporting. The update includes deactivated rules due to inaccuracies or IT issues, and competent authorities are advised
EU & UK Reg Round Up: 11/02/2025
European Banking Authority EBA amends guidelines on ICT and security risk management under DORA - 11 February 2025 The European Banking Authority (EBA) has updated its Guidelines on ICT and security risk management to align with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which took effect on 17 January 2025. These