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ECB PUBLISHES SUPERVISORY BANKING STATISTICS ON SIGNIFICANT INSTITUTIONS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2025
Common Equity Tier 1 ratio at 16.18% in fourth quarter of 2025, compared with 16.10% in previous quarter and 15.97% one year ago. Annualised return on equity at 9.53% in fourth quarter of 2025, down from 9.88% in previous quarter and from 9.54% one year ago. Non-performing loans ratio (excluding cash balances) at 2.18% in fourth quarter of 2025, the lowest value since series first published in 2020. Liquidity coverage ratio at 158.60% in fourth quarter of 2025, compared with 156.71% in previous quarter and 158.28% one year ago. Loan-to-deposit ratio at 100.49%, the second-lowest value since series began in 2015. Read the detailed content here.
ECB PUBLISHES CONSOLIDATED BANKING DATA FOR END-SEPTEMBER 2025
The aggregate of total assets of EU-headquartered credit institutions increased by 0.95%, from €33.12 trillion in September 2024 to €33.44 trillion in September 2025. During the same period, EU credit institutions’ aggregate non-performing loans ratio increased by 0.01 percentage points year on year to stand at 1.97% in September 2025. EU credit institutions’ aggregate return on equity was 7.41% in September 2025 and their Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 16.43%. Access the full content here.
FINANCIAL STABILITY REPORT – AUTUMN 2025
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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ECB PUBLISHES CONSOLIDATED BANKING DATA FOR END-MARCH 2025
The aggregate of total assets of EU-headquartered credit institutions increased by 1.54%, from €32.62 trillion in March 2024 to €33.13 trillion in March 2025. During the same period, EU credit institutions‘ aggregate non-performing loans ratio increased by 0.03 percentage points year on year to stand at 1.96% in March 2025. EU credit institutions’aggregate return on equity was 2.47% in March 2025 and their Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 16.34%. Access the full content here.
ECB PUBLISHES SUPERVISORY BANKING STATISTICS ON SIGNIFICANT INSTITUTIONS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2025
Aggregate Common Equity Tier 1 ratio at 16.12% in second quarter of 2025. Aggregated annualised return on equity at 10.11% in second quarter of 2025. Aggregate non-performing loans ratio (excluding cash balances) at 2.22%. Liquidity coverage ratio at 157.84% in second quarter of 2025. Read the detailed content here.
THE EBA PUBLISHES THE RESULTS OF ITS 2025 EU-WIDE STRESS TEST
The European Banking Authority (EBA) released the results of its 2025 EU-wide stress test involving 64 banks from 17 EU and EEA countries and covering 75% of EU banking sector assets. The results confirm that European banks remain resilient even under a severe hypothetical economic downturn. The simulated scenario involves a sharp deterioration in the global macro-financial environment, driven by a resurgence in geopolitical tensions, entrenched trade fragmentation, including increase in tariffs, and persistent supply shocks. EU banks, despite bearing losses of EUR 547bn, maintain strong capital positions and their capacity to continue supporting the economy.
FINANCIAL STABILITY REPORT – SPRING 2025
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.
BASEL COMMITTEE CONTINUES TO PRIORITISE BASEL III IMPLEMENTATION, PROGRESSES WORK TO STRENGHTEN SUPERVISORY EFFECTIVENESS AND DISCUSSES FINALISATION OF PRINCIPLES ON THIRD-PARTY RISKS
The Basel Committee continues to prioritise the full and consistent implementation of Basel III. Progresses work to strengthen supervisory effectiveness based on the lessons learned from the 2023 banking turmoil. Aims to finalise principles for the sound management of third-party risk in the banking sector by the end of 2025. Continue reading.
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BASEL COMMITTEE PUBLISHES FINAL GUIDELINES FOR COUNTERPARTY CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT
The Basel Committee has published final guidelines for counterparty credit risk management. The guidelines include key practices critical to resolving long-standing industry weaknesses in counterparty credit risk management. The Committee will monitor implementation of the guidelines on an ongoing basis. Continue reading.