The Supervision Blog
Providing insights on supervising Europe’s biggest banks
The Supervision Blog is where ECB staff and Supervisory Board members offer insights into the workings of the banking sector, incorporating data, analysis and research.
25 April 2024
Updating the Magna Carta of supervision: review of the Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision
Supervisors from around the world have revised the Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision. Supervisory Board Vice-Chair Frank Elderson explains how this will make the global banking system safer and help supervision keep pace with our rapidly changing world.
Read more8 July 2022
A catalyst for greening the financial system
The ECB is reducing the carbon footprint in its portfolio and pushing banks to better manage climate risks. Within our mandate, we incorporate climate change considerations into our monetary policy and banking supervision, say Frank Elderson and Isabel Schnabel.
15 June 2021
ECB Banking Supervision seeking greater diversity within banks
Diversity in leadership is crucial for effective governance, say Vice-Chair Frank Elderson and Supervisory Board member Elizabeth McCaul. A richer set of knowledge, experiences and values results in better decision-making and greater efficiency in the way banks operate.