The Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM) marks its 10th anniversary.
Many thanks to everyone who joined us in celebrating the 10th SRM Anniversary Conference, an opportunity to look back at a decade of achievements in banking resolution, in crisis management, and to reflect on the road ahead for the SRM and the Banking Union.
To celebrate this milestone, we have gathered insights, reflections, and materials to mark the 10th anniversary.
Celebratory events around the SRM
Join us in celebrating ten years of progress and commitment to financial stability.
Press release
Dominique Laboureix, SRB Chair's speech
Marking the SRM 10th Anniversary video
Reflections from the experts: what the SRM has achieved
Explore insights from those who helped shape Europe’s resolution framework, as they look back on a decade of safeguarding financial stability and share perspectives on what has been achieved, and on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Hear from Dominique Laboureix, Single Resolution Board Chair; Claudia Buch, Chair of the Supervisory Board, European Central Bank; Elke König, former Chair of the Single Resolution Board; Olivier Salles, former Interim Chair, Single Resolution Board; Álvaro López Barceló, Chair, FROB & more as they share their experiences and reflections on ten years of the SRM.
Interactive visual story
Interactive story: 10 years of safeguarding financial stability in the EU
Navigate through the interactive scrolling story, a visual narrative tracing the milestones, challenges and achievements of the Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM).
The story traces the Single Resolution Mechanism’s journey highlighting key milestones such as the first resolutions, the growth of the Single Resolution Fund, and progress on MREL. It shows how the SRM has strengthened Europe’s banking system through real cases and looks ahead to new challenges under SRM Vision 2028.
10th year anniversary infographic
SRM 10 Anniversary infographic, "a proven framework for bank resolution"
Explore the latest infographic showing how the SRM has become a trusted and effective part of the Banking Union. Since 2015, the SRM has:
- Ensured bank failures can be managed smoothly, without triggering wider disruption.
- Protected taxpayers, with shareholders and creditors bearing losses instead of state bailouts.
- Established the Single Resolution Fund, financed by the banking industry and now at €80 billion.
- Strengthened financial stability and confidence in the banking system.
Together with NRAs, the SRM has shown that Europe can deal with bank failures effectively and consistently, strengthening resilience and stability for all.
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The recording of the SRM 10th anniversary conference, the photos and the report will shortly be available on the website.
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