Annual Report 2015 on the Banking Union

Summary

An annual review of the 2015 progress in building the European Banking Union, focusing on supervision and crisis management.
10 10.03.2016
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administrative law
monetary economics
public finance and budget policy

Key points

In force from 01/01/2016
  • The establishment of the Single Supervisory Mechanism is recognized as a major achievement for banking stability.
  • There is a strong call to reduce administrative burdens and ensure that supervision follows the principle of proportionality, especially for smaller banks.
  • A minimum requirement of at least 8% for certain funds and liabilities is recommended to ensure banks can be resolved safely.
  • The Single Resolution Fund is scheduled to become fully operational at the beginning of 2016.
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