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RSSEIOPA Insurance Risk Dashboard sees market risks as key concern for insurers in early 2024
EIOPA published today its February 2024 Insurance Risk Dashboard, which shows that insurers’ exposure to market risk is currently at a high level and the main concern for the sector. Macro and digitalisation risks are still relevant but have decreased to medium levels.
Monthly update of the symmetric adjustment of the equity capital charge for Solvency II – end-January 2024
EIOPA has published the technical information on the symmetric adjustment of the equity capital charge for Solvency II with reference to the end of January 2024.
EIOPA publishes monthly technical information for Solvency II Relevant Risk-Free Interest Rate Term Structures – end-January 2024
EIOPA published technical information on the relevant risk-free interest rate term structures (RFR) with reference to the end of January 2024.
EIOPA’s newly launched IORP Risk Dashboard highlights market and asset return risks as main concerns for occupational pension funds
The IORP risk dashboard, based on individual occupational pensions regulatory reporting, summarises the main risks and vulnerabilities in the IORPs sector of the European Economic Area (EEA) for defined contributions (DC) and defined benefits (DB) pension schemes.
ESAs recommend steps to enhance the monitoring of BigTechs’ financial services activities
The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published a Report setting out the results of a stocktake of BigTech direct financial services provision in the EU. The Report identifies the types of financial services currently carried out by BigTechs in the EU.
EIOPA study on diversification between risks in internal models underlines the importance of continued supervisory attention
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today a study on diversification modelling in the internal models used by insurers. The study published today provides an overview of the current modelling approaches and equips National Competent Authorities with...
EIOPA report probes consumer treatment and financial well-being amid the cost-of-living crisis
EIOPA released today its Consumer Trends Report 2023. It examines the financial well-being of consumers amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and explores whether all consumers, regardless of their characteristics are treated fairly. The findings of the report are underpinned by various data sour
ESAs publish first set of rules under DORA for ICT and third-party risk management and incident classification
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) published today the first set of final draft technical standards under the DORA aimed at enhancing the digital operational resilience of the EU financial sector by strengthening financial entities’ Information...
EIOPA publishes annual report on sanctions under the Insurance Distribution Directive in 2022
EIOPA published its fourth annual report on administrative sanctions and other measures imposed during 2022 by national competent authorities under the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD).
EIOPA publishes second Report on the application of the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD)
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today its second Report on the application of the IDD.
ESAs consult on draft implementing technical standards specifying certain tasks of collection bodies and certain functionalities of the European Single Access Point
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published a Consultation Paper on the draft implementing technical standards (ITSs) regarding the tasks of the collection bodies and the functionalities of the European Single Access Point (ESAP).
Monthly update of the symmetric adjustment of the equity capital charge for Solvency II – end-December 2023
EIOPA has published the technical information on the symmetric adjustment of the equity capital charge for Solvency II with reference to the end of December 2023.
EIOPA publishes monthly technical information for Solvency II Relevant Risk-Free Interest Rate Term Structures – end-December 2023
With this publication, EIOPA ensures consistent calculation of technical provisions across Europe.
EIOPA analyses internal models for non-life underwriting risk
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today the results of a Europe-wide comparative study on non-life underwriting risk in internal models. The study analysed internal models for the non-life underwriting of 75 European insurers.
EIOPA issues a recommendation to the Registrar of Institutions of Occupational Retirement Provision
EIOPA issued a recommendation to the Registrar of Institutions of Occupational Retirement Provision (Registrar) responsible for supervising Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision (IORPs) in Cyprus on actions necessary to restore compliance with the IORP II Directive.
EIOPA publishes its Supervisory Convergence Plan for 2024
EIOPA published today its Supervisory Convergence Plan for 2024. In line with EIOPA’s mandate to build a strong, fair and common supervisory culture and promote consistent supervisory practices in the European Union, the Supervisory Convergence Plan identifies EIOPA’s priorities...
ESAs propose extending the EMIR equity option exemption
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) published today the joint draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) where they are proposing a two-year extension to the equity option exemption from bilateral...
EIOPA analyses the costs and performance of retail investment products in insurance and pensions
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today its December 2023 report on the costs and past performance of retail investment products within its remit.
EIOPA consults on its methodology for setting value-for-money benchmarks
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has launched today a public consultation on its proposed methodology for setting value-for-money benchmarks for unit-linked and hybrid insurance products.
EIOPA’s Sustainable Finance Conference 2023: Launch of first Catastrophe Data Hub
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) launched today a Catastrophe Data Hub at its Sustainable Finance Conference 2023. The Catastrophe Data Hub is an open-source collection of catastrophe risk data at European level.