EBA consults on prudential framework for third-country branches
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched three consultations proposing new guidelines and regulatory measures for third-country branches (TCBs) operating in the EU. The proposals include draft guidelines on capital endowment instruments and two draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) on booking arrangements and supervisory cooperation. These measures are intended to implement provisions introduced under the Capital Requirements Directive 2013/36/EU, as amended by Capital Requirements Directive (EU) 2024/1619 (CRD VI). The final guidelines are expected to apply from 11 January 2027, following translation into the official EU languages and publication on the EBA website. Competent authorities will be required to notify the EBA whether they comply within two months of the publication. The RTS will be submitted to the European Commission by 10 January 2026 for endorsement and, once adopted, will be directly applicable across the EU. Responses to all three consultations are sought by 13 October 2025.