EBA Credit Risk Consultation 2026
EBA Credit Risk Consultation 2026: Simplification or Strategic Complexity?
The EBA consultation is more than a technical update. It reshapes how credit risk, compliance and AML interact.
The key question: real simplification – or new complexity?
I. Key Timeline
Internal finalisation
Coordination between Risk, Compliance and IT
Preparation
Internal deadline
Final submission of institutional feedback
Critical deadline
Consultation closes
End of official EBA consultation phase
Final step
II. Responsibilities & Duties
Strategic responsibility
Focus: Organisation & efficiency
Ensure proper governance (§ 25a KWG) and reduce operational complexity.
Rulebook control
Focus: Regulatory alignment
Update internal policies and avoid regulatory gaps.
Data integrity
Focus: KYC consistency
Align AML risk data with credit risk definitions.
III. Key Risks
Organisational liability
Risk of inadequate governance and resource allocation.
Rulebook gaps
Outdated policies during transition → audit findings.
KYC blind spots
Loss of critical data due to credit process simplification.
IV. Action Plan
Analysis & Governance
- Set up cross-functional task force
- Perform gap analysis
- Assess RWA impact
Operational Safeguarding
- KYC & AML data validation
- Align internal policies
Strategic Influence
- Submit structured feedback
- Engage with supervisors
Source
EBA Consultation – Official Publication
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