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We are working to make banking supervision more efficient, effective and risk-focused, without compromising on resilience.
The ECB has asked banks to submit cybersecurity action plans by 31 October as threats from frontier AI models grow. We will continue supporting banks on cyber resilience, which has long been a supervisory priority.
Read the letter to bank CEOsThere is a compelling business case for a European deposit insurance scheme, says Supervisory Board Chair Claudia Buch. This would strengthen people’s trust that their money is safe in banks even as risks are materialising faster than ever.
Listen to the Banka Slovenije podcastEuro area banks are resilient – but fragmentation is holding them back, says Supervisory Board Vice-Chair Frank Elderson. Our latest Supervision Newsletter also explores fast-track supervisory processes, EU capital requirements and urgent cybersecurity concerns surrounding AI developments such as Mythos.
Read the Supervision Newsletter| Significant institutions (01/05/2026) | 110 | |
| Total assets (€ bn) | 28,868.46 | |
| Total equity (€ bn) | 1,991.63 | |
| Return on equity (%, annualised) |
10.02 |