European Banking Authority (EBA)

136 results about this entity

Period: 28 Feb 2012 - 01 Aug 2025

EBA revises final guidelines on fraud reporting under PSD2

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its final Guidelines on fraud reporting under the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2).

Regulators need to adopt a more pro-competitive stance to fintech - EU Parliament

EU regulatory bodies are failing to address competition issues in their public policy towards fintech developments in financial services, according to a report prepared for the European Parliament.

EBA warns banks on being too passive or proactive on fintech

As they seek to steer a course through the new fintech environment, financial services firms must beware the risks to their business models of both being too passive and too gung-ho in their embrace of new technologies, says a European Banking Authority report.

EBA clarifies issues around authentication and data sharing under PSD2

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today an Opinion on the implementation of the regulatory technical standards (RTS) on strong customer authentication (SCA) and common and secure communication (CSC), which will apply from 14 September 2019. In the Opinion, the EBA clarifies a number of issues identified by market participants and Competent Authorities (CAs) to assist in this implementation.

European Banking Authority to establish Fintech Knowledge Hub

The European Banking Authority is to establish a Fintech Knowledge Hub as part of its Roadmap for getting to grips with new tech-led developments in financial services.

EBA chair unconvinced on cryptocurrency regulation; talks up 'fintech roadmap'

The head of the European Banking Authority says that he has "yet to be convinced" that cryptocurrencies should come under the full scope of regulation.

European regulators warn on cryptocurrency risks

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) (hereafter referred to as ‘the three ESAs’) are warning consumers on the high risks of buying and/or holding so-called Virtual Currencies (VCs).

Banks cite cyber security and outsourcing as operational risk concerns grow

More than half of European banks foresee an increase in operational risk as the fintech revolution brings concerns about cyber-security, IT failures and outsourcing problems to the fore, according to research from the EBA.

EBA publishes final guidance on supervision of significant branches

The European Banking Authority (EBA) publishes today its final Guidelines on the supervision of significant branches.

New EC rules could enable banks to increase their software spending

European banks under siege from digital challengers and sophisticated cyber attackers could face some relief from a possible change in accounting rules that will enable them to spend more on new software.

EBA reviews regulatory regime in light of fintech

The European Banking Authority is stepping up its scrutiny of new fintech-related advances in financial services provision, promising to identity and close gaps in supervision.

EBA consults on fraud reporting requirements under PSD2

The European Banking Authority (EBA) launched today a public consultation on its draft Guidelines on reporting requirements on statistical data on fraud under the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2).