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The COVID-19 pandemic constitutes an unprecedented global shock. The latest economic forecasts point at the deepest recession since World War II and, at this stage, we do not yet know its full and final impact on the economy: it remains a very large...
When talking about the predictability of the resolution framework, one has to state clearly, that we have a viable system in place, providing clear rules on using resolution tools and allocating losses in case of a bank failure. For example, a harmonised...
The Single Resolution Board (SRB) plans for and manages bank failures in such a way that the public interest is safeguarded. The bank resolution framework was put in place for banks whose collapse might shake other parts of the economy. In these cases...
Over the past few months, there has been an understandable focus on dealing with the effects of the Covid-19 outbreak on our economies. However, we should not forget some of the other challenges facing the European financial sector, among them the fact...
Both because of its global scale and dramatic social and economic impact and because continued uncertainty regarding its ultimate scope and consequences, the crisis resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented challenge being faced by global...
The economic shock of the Covid-19 outbreak has put the financial industry again in the spotlight – this time as vital players in mitigating the effects of the crisis, supported by national and European authorities. While the European banking sector...
The COVID-19 outbreak has left us in uncharted waters, with the ultimate effects on the global economy and the banking industry still unknown. However, the resolution framework put in place after the financial crisis means we have a steadier hand on the...
A centralized liquidation regime in the EU would address the current gap in the framework for medium-sized banks
This year marks the SRB’s fifth anniversary – an appropriate time to reflect on how the crisis management framework has worked so far and...
Trust among authorities is the main driver to overcome ring-fencing attempts
Resolution strategies for banking groups with subsidiaries in several countries can follow either a single point of entry (SPE) or a multiple point of entry (MPE) approach. For...
In this blog, I would like to provide additional clarity on the SRB’s approach to minimum requirements for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL), taking the impact of the COVID-19 crisis into account.
First of all, the banking industry has made...
With this blog post, I will explain the SRB’s approach to the uncertainty and disruption caused to the Euro Area economy by the COVID-19 outbreak.
The world is facing an extraordinary challenge. The pandemic is having a severe effect on people’s health...
At the height of the financial crisis, a survey showed that most young adults would rather go to the dentist than listen to a banker. That’s a painful finding on various levels. Arguably the financial sector lost the trust of the general public during the...
Welcome to our new blogging series!
Look out for our next SRB Insights in 2020, we will invite authors from other EU institutions but also from the industry and academia to blog on our latest online platform. Different voices, different opinions, all...
The definition of a bank’s size as small, medium or big is relative. The Banking Union (BU) established a definition for significant institutions and a dedicated framework. However, there are many other institutions as well as significant institutions...
If the European Union’s motto is ‘United in Diversity’, then perhaps the Banking Union’s motto should be something along the lines of ‘Strength in Diversity’.
The Banking Union is a diverse mosaic of small and complex financial institutions. In some...
As the mandate of the current European Commission and Parliament draws to an end, it is worth reflecting on the progress made, as well as the priorities on the resolution framework for the next EU legislature.
From the perspective of the Single...
Extensive literature exists on the benefits of financial integration and consolidation of banks. From the perspective of the Single Resolution Board, whose mandate focuses on achieving banks’ resolvability, having strong European banks is a natural...
The resolution of banks is a specific insolvency procedure, introduced as an alternative to liquidation under national laws. Under the EU regulatory framework, resolution only applies where resolving a failing bank is in the public interest – be it out of...
A key task of resolution authorities (RA) is to ensure financial stability and continuity of critical services of a failed bank so that it can meet all obligations due after resolution. To achieve this RA have been given a number of tools. However, while...
“Implementing EDIS would centralise deposit guarantee funds and align the EU and US more closely."
Given the importance of coordination for managing the failure of international banks, the SRB will strive to work with international authorities to make...
Once the Banking Union is completed there is little reason for ring-fencing writes Elke König
The European Commission’s risk reduction package proposes to implement important international provisions in order to reduce risks and achieve further progress...
MREL is a key tool to improve banks’ resolvability and safeguard taxpayers’ money, writes Elke König
As the SRB keeps saying, MREL is a journey. It is a journey with a clear destination – to ensure banks’ resolvability, thereby strengthening financial...
Takeaways from the first application of the EU’s crisis management framework
Ten years after the outbreak of the financial crisis, the EU and its Member States (MS) today are in a far better position to manage the negative externalities banking can...
The EU Resolution Framework– for more reliable and competitive banks
Elke König, Chair of the Single Resolution Board
In the European Union the BRRD and the SRMR provide a solid basis for successful resolution. They provide a broad range of tools and...