The previous tests and the asset quality review undertaken in 2014 clearly demonstrated the resilience of the European banking sector and showed that the post-crisis recapitalisation efforts by European banks have paid off. Banks have continued to strengthen their balance sheet in recent years, making it possible for the sector to withstand a severe economic downturn such as the one being simulated in the tests.
Says Wim Mijs, Chief Executive of the European Banking Federation:
“The new structure for bank supervision in Europe introduced in 2014 under Banking Union has quickly shaped the new normal in European banking. Let me express my sincere appreciation for the close cooperation between the supervisors and the banks that has made this possible. We are confident that the third major round of stress tests carried out under this new European reality will again confirm that health and solidity of our sector.
Banks are allocating significant resources to the supervisory processes at a time when profitability remains under pressure. That shows we are fully committed and the EBF Banking Supervision team is ready to provide guidance where needed. These tests help reinforce confidence in our industry and we are pleased to see this also is being recognized by the supervisors.”
The 2018 exercise, performed at a crucial moment when banks are migrating towards the new IFRS 9 accounting standards, is being carried out on a sample of 49 EU banks, 35 of which falling under the jurisdiction of the Single Supervisory Mechanism. EBA has published the common macroeconomic scenario for this exercise along with this announcement while the final methodology has been defined earlier in November 2017. The results will be released by 2 November 2018.
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