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THE EBA LAUNCHES ITS 2025 EU-WIDE STRESS TEST
The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched its 2025 EU-wide stress test and released the macroeconomic scenarios. This year’s exercise is designed to provide valuable input for assessing the resilience of the European banking sector in the current uncertain and changing macroeconomic environment.
ECB PUBLISHES SUPERVISORY BANKING STATISTICS ON SIGNIFICANT INSTITUTIONS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2024
Aggregate Common Equity Tier 1 ratio at 15.72% in third quarter of 2024. Aggregated annualised return on equity at 10.22% in third quarter of 2024. Aggregate non-performing loans ratio (excluding cash balances) stable at 2.31%. Share of loans showing significant increase in credit risk (stage 2 loans) at 9.67%. Read the detailed content here.
CENTRAL BANK MONITORING IV/2024
The majority of the central banks under review, including the ECB and the US Fed, cut their interest rates in previous period. Several high-level ECB representatives made statements indicating possible shifts in the ECB’s monetary policy strategy. Spotlight focuses on development of central banks’ balance sheets. In selected speech, Bundesbank Vice-President discusses the economic impacts of climate change and the green transition and talks about their implications for central banks. Access the full content here.
FINACIAL STABILITY REPORT – AUTUMN 2024
One of the main CNB’s publications in the area of financial stability and macroprudential policy is published. The Report is the key document for the Bank Board’s meetings on financial stability issues.
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AUSSIE & KIWI FILM FEST, 15 – 20 NOVEMBER, 2024
We are a proud partner of the Aussie & Kiwi Film Fest. The festival’s 11th edition showcases contemporary cinema from Australia and New Zealand, introducing audiences to the sunny culture and laid-back lifestyle. Each year, the festival presents premieres of contemporary feature films and documentaries, student and short films, as well as outstanding archive selections.
CENTRAL BANK MONITORING III/2024
The majority of the central banks under review, including the ECB, cut their interest rates, and the US Fed announced they would soon be reduced. Spotlight is focused on evolution of monetary policy in Israel, including the reaction of the local central bank to the war with Hamas since last October. In Selected speech, New York Fed President looks at the natural rate of interest, so-called r*, and discusses whether it has gone up in recent years based on available model estimates.
IASB ISSUES ANNUAL IMPROVEMENTS TO IFRS ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued narrow amendments to IFRS Accounting Standards and accompanying guidance as part of its regular maintenance of the Standards. Explore the full article here.
ECB PUBLISHES SUPERVISORY BANKING STATISTICS ON SIGNIFICANT INSTITUTIONS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2023
Aggregate Common Equity Tier 1 ratio at 15.73% in fourth quarter of 2023. Aggregated annualised return on equity at 9.31% in fourth quarter of 2023. Aggregate non-performing loans ratio (excluding cash balances) stable at 2.30%. Statistics include breakdown of non-performing loans ratios by counterparty sector for first time. Share of loans showing significant increase in credit risk (stage 2 loans) rose to 9.74%. Access the full content here.
THE EBA UPDATES THE SUPERVISORY REPORTING FRAMEWORK
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published its final draft implementing technical standards (ITS) on supervisory reporting requirements implementing the changes necessary to keep the supervisory reporting framework relevant and meaningful and aligned with the amending CRR 3, which implements the latest Basel III reforms. These ITS will allow supervisors to have sufficient comparable information to monitor compliance by institutions with CRR 3 requirements, thus further promoting enhanced and consistent supervision. Read the full article here.
THE EBA STARTS DIALOGUE WITH THE BANKING INDUSTRY ON 2025 EU-WIDE STRESS TEST METHODOLOGY
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published for informal consultation its draft methodology, templates, and guidance for the 2025 EU-wide stress test. This step marks the beginning of the dialogue with the banking industry and builds upon the methodology used in the 2023 exercise, with improvements reflecting new insights and regulatory changes. Continue reading.