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EBA proposes new reporting requirements for validation and monitoring of ISDA-SIMM
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has sent a consultation proposal for new reporting requirements that will support the EBA's validation and ongoing monitoring of the ISDA Standard Initial Margin Model (ISDA-SIMM). The consultation deadline is 2 November 2026.
Supervisory report - DNB Bank ASA
The supervisory report summarises supervision at DNB Bank ASA business area Personal market. The purpose of the local supervision was to assess the bank's credit risk, governance and control and handling of consumer protection primarily within the PM mortgage loan area. Particular attention was given…
Supervisory Report - Sparebanken Norge
The supervisory report summarizes on‑site supervision at Sparebanken Norge with the purpose of assessing the banking group's system for internal business and risk management. The Financial Supervisory Authority's overall assessment is that the bank has established governance bodies, frameworks and processes that are adapted to the business…
Consultation from the EBA on reclassification of securities firms to credit institutions
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a consultation on proposals for three regulatory technical standards (RTS) on when securities firms should be classified as credit institutions. The consultation deadline is 25 November 2026.
Decision on macro-supervisory measures in Austria
Austrian authorities have continued a macro-supervisory measure that entails the application of a sectoral system risk buffer on all exposures to non-financial companies in the construction and real estate sectors in Austria, but with an increased buffer rate. No Norwegian banks …
Supervisory report - Nordnet Bank NUF
The supervisory report summarises supervision of Nordnet Bank NUF, branch in Norway. The purpose of the supervision was to take a closer look at the branch's securities business aimed at non-professional customers. The Financial Supervisory Authority comments that the branch does not have sufficient procedures to identify and …
Hearing from the EBA on methodology for infringement fines under MiCA
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a consultation draft of procedures and methodology for determining infringement fines under the MiCA Regulation (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation). The consultation deadline is 28 September 2026.
EBA proposes requirements for a framework for operational risk management
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a consultation proposal of regulatory technical standards (RTS) that specify the requirements institutions must meet regarding the governance and handling of operational risk under the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR). The consultation deadline…
Supervisory Report - Soknedal Sparebank
The Financial Supervisory Authority has carried out supervision of Soknedal Sparebank. The purpose of the supervision was primarily to assess the bank's corporate governance and credit risk, including impairment assessments in accordance with IFRS 9. The supervision included a review of documentation from the institution and meetings with key pe…
Banks' Results in the First Half of 2026
Norwegian banks' total profit and return on equity were lower in the first half of 2026 than in the same period in 2025. The profit decline from last year was due to especially lower net interest income and higher operating costs. Loan losses were still at a low level for the banks overall o…
Source: Finanstilsynet