On 8 January 2026, the European Banking Authority (EBA) released final‑draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) that establish rules for cooperation and colleges of supervisors overseeing third‑country branches operating in the EU. The standards aim to improve information sharing and coordination among national supervisory authorities, ensuring thorough supervision of all activities carried out by foreign banking groups within the Union. The RTS address two main areas: (1) the formation and operation of colleges for class 1 third‑country branches, including emergency coordination, and a mapping template to determine when a college is required; and (2) cooperation procedures outside the college framework for other third‑country branches. The draft is based on Article 48p(7) of Directive 2013/36/EU and the 2024/1619 amendment that introduces a harmonised framework for third‑country credit institutions. The standards are part of phase 2 of the EBA’s roadmap to implement the EU Banking Package and enhance supervisory cooperation.
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Summary adapted from material on the EBA website (https://www.eba.europa.eu ).
https://www.eba.europa.eu/publications-and-media/press-releases/eba-publishes-its-final-draft-technical-standards-strengthen-supervisory-cooperation-third-country
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