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RSSHeads of EU Agencies and Joint Undertakings meet in Frankfurt
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority today welcomed the heads of EU agencies and joint undertakings to Frankfurt.
European Supervisory Authorities publish joint criteria on the independence of supervisory authorities
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published their joint criteria on the independence of supervisory authorities.
ESA’s Board of Appeal suspends the decision by ESMA to withdraw the recognition decision of Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation as Tier 1 third-country central CCP
The Joint Board of Appeal (“the Board”) of the European Supervisory Authorities (“ESAs”) decided that the application for suspension brought by Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation (“DCCC”) against the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) is admissible and suspends the ESMA Decision.
Introductory statement of Petra Hielkema at hearing of the ECON Committee
Today Petra Hielkema, Chairperson of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), participated in the annual hearing of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee of the European Parliament.
EIOPA unveils its digital strategy for the next three years
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today its digital strategy further defining its approach to digital transformation as identified in the overall 2023-2026 strategy.
EIOPA sets out its strategic priorities for 2024
EIOPA has outlined its strategic priorities for the period 2024 – 2026.
EIOPA consults on the supervision of captive (re)insurers with a focus on intra-group transactions, the prudent person principle and governance
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) launched today a public consultation on its Opinion regarding the supervision of captive (re)insurance undertakings, with a particular view on intra-group transactions, the prudent person principle and governance.
EIOPA takes stock of inflation’s impact on insurers and assesses potential future risks
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today a report on how the current inflationary environment impacts insurers in Europe. The analysis considers the effects higher-than-expected inflation and interest rates have had on the insurance sector until now and...
Monthly update of the symmetric adjustment of the equity capital charge for Solvency II – end-September 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 September 2023.
EIOPA publishes monthly technical information for Solvency II Relevant Risk-Free Interest Rate Term Structures – end-September 2023
EIOPA published technical information on the relevant risk-free interest rate term structures (RFR) with reference to the end of September 2023.
ESAs publish Joint Committee Work Programme for 2024
The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) publishes today its Work Programme for 2024, outlining the areas of work and planned deliverables in 2024.
Updated technical RFR documentation applicable as of 1 January 2024
EIOPA publishes an updated technical documentation for calculating the risk-free interest rate term structures (RFR).
ESAs specify criticality criteria and oversight fees for critical ICT third-party providers under DORA in response to the European Commission’s call for advice
The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published their joint response to the European Commission’s Call for Advice on two EC delegated acts under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) specifying further criteria for critical ICT third-party service...
Review of the IORP II Directive: embracing the future while protecting the legacy
EIOPA submitted today to the European Commission its technical advice on the review of the IORP II Directive, which regulates the activities and supervision of institutions for occupational retirement provision (IORPs).
ESAs analyse the extent of voluntary disclosure of principal adverse impacts under the SFDR
The Joint Committee of the three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published their second annual Report on the extent of voluntary disclosure of principal adverse impacts under the Article 18 of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
ESAs publish report on the landscape of ICT third-party providers in the EU
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) have today published an indicative overview of information and communication technology (ICT) third-party providers (TTP) as part of their preparations for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
EIOPA appoints new members to Management Board
The Board of Supervisors of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has elected Ms Margarida Corrêa de Aguiar and Mr Domhnall Cullinan as Members of EIOPA’s Management Board.
EIOPA launches survey on access to cyber insurance by SMEs
The survey will gather information on the size and type of business of the surveyed enterprises, the level of cyber risk awareness vis-à-vis their business, the availability, affordability, and understanding of cyber insurance products.
ESAs warn of risks resulting from a fragile economic outlook
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA - ESAs) today issued their Autumn 2023 Joint Committee Report on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system. The Report underlines the continued high economic uncertainty. The ESAs warn national supervisors...
Global Insurance Supervision conference: Insurance supervision in a world in transformation
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, together with the International Center for Insurance Regulation (ICIR), and the Leibniz Research Institute SAFE (Sustainable Architecture for Finance in Europe) hosted the 8th Global Insurance Supervision conference on 6-7 September 2023