Simplification
We are working to make banking supervision more efficient, effective and risk-focused, without compromising on resilience.
Completing the banking union and building deeper capital markets are key to unlocking Europe’s growth potential, says Supervisory Board Vice-Chair Frank Elderson. European banks need a truly integrated market to support investment, innovation and growth at scale.
Read Frank Elderson’s speechThe current debate on competitiveness is a chance to take a fresh look at banking union issues, Supervisory Board member Sharon Donnery tells Expansión. For a more integrated European market, we need harmonised rules that allow banks to scale up through cross-border banking.
Read Sharon Donnery’s interviewBanks have made progress in managing climate and nature‑related risks but gaps remain, writes Supervisory Board Vice-Chair Frank Elderson. Sharing good practices from banks across Europe can help them improve in particularly challenging areas.
Read Frank Elderson's blog post| Significant institutions (01/03/2026) | 111 | |
| Total assets (€ bn) | 27,744.77 | |
| Total equity (€ bn) | 1,970.33 | |
| Return on equity (%, annualised) |
9.53 |