2026-04-30

Finanstilsynet to Simplify Rules for Smaller Credit Institutions

The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet) is launching a national proportionality regime to simplify regulatory requirements for smaller, non-complex Danish credit institutions. The initiative will specifically reduce obligations regarding recovery plan submission frequency, capital instrument redemption processes, corporate governance frameworks, and solvency calculations, building on recent liquidity and fit-and-proper adjustments. These changes aim to align rules with actual risk profiles and business models while maintaining financial stability and consumer protection, with a final status report expected by late 2026.

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