2026-01-01

Final Report on Guidelines on Supervisory Independence of Competent Authorities

The European Banking Authority issues guidelines to ensure the operational, functional, and personal independence of competent authorities under Directive 2013/36/EU. The document mandates specific arrangements to prevent conflicts of interest, including declarations of interest, trading limitations, and cooling-off periods for staff and governance body members. Competent authorities must implement these proportionate measures to safeguard supervisory integrity and report their compliance status to the EBA.

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