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RSSEIOPA 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.
EIOPA consults on the prudential treatment of sustainability risks
EIOPA has launched today a consultation on the prudential treatment of sustainability risks. The consultation paper represents the second phase in EIOPA’s step-by-step approach concerning the expected mandate under the Solvency II Directive.
EIOPA seeks feedback on its proposed approach to tackle greenwashing in the insurance and occupational pension sectors
EIOPA launches today a public consultation on its draft Opinion on sustainability claims and greenwashing. The principles within the draft Opinion aim to pave the way for a more effective and harmonized supervision of sustainability claims across Europe and thereby limit the risk of greenwashing.
ESAs recommend steps to improve activities of innovation facilitators across the European Economic Area
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today published a Report on innovation facilitators, a term encompassing innovation hubs and regulatory sandboxes. The Report identifies a number of benefits and challenges relating to the operation and design of...
EIOPA’s financial stability report weighs up insurers’ and pension funds’ challenges amid shifting macro landscape
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today its December 2023 Financial Stability Report, which explores the challenges the shifting macroeconomic landscape poses for insurers and pension funds. In addition to covering key developments in the sectors, the...
EIOPA assesses the progress of supervision in IORP’s Prudent Person Rule compliance
The European Insurance and Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today a follow-up report to the 2019 peer review on the application of the Prudent Person Rule for IORPs according to the IORP II requirements.
ESAs launch joint consultation on second batch of policy mandates under the Digital Operational Resilience Act
The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) launched today a public consultation on the second batch of policy mandates under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
ESAs launch second public consultation on joint Guidelines on the system for the exchange of information relevant to fit and proper assessments
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) today launched a second consultation related to the joint Guidelines on the system for the exchange of information relevant to fit and proper assessments.
EIOPA updates representative portfolios to calculate volatility adjustments to the Solvency II RFR term structures for 2024 and the Technical Documentation
EIOPA published the updated representative portfolios that will be used for calculation of the volatility adjustments (VA) to the relevant risk-free interest rate term structures for Solvency II.
EIOPA publishes an example of the new method to calculate the Credit Risk Adjustment
EIOPA publishes an example of the new method to calculate the Credit Risk Adjustment for situation 3 applicable from January 2024.
Monthly update of the symmetric adjustment of the equity capital charge for Solvency II – end-November 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 November 2023.
EIOPA publishes monthly technical information for Solvency II Relevant Risk-Free Interest Rate Term Structures – end-November 2023
With this publication, EIOPA ensures consistent calculation of technical provisions across Europe.
ESAs put forward amendments to sustainability disclosures for the financial sector
The ESAs propose adding new social indicators and streamlining the framework for the disclosure of principal adverse impacts of investment decisions on the environment and society.
The ESAs provide clarity and tips to consumers on sustainable finance
The three European Supervisory Authorities today published an interactive factsheet that answers consumers’ most frequently asked questions about sustainable finance. The factsheet provides tips to consumers considering to buy financial products with sustainability features.
EIOPA analyses cross-border IORPs trends in 2023 report
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has released its 2023 report on recent developments in cross-border business among Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision (IORPs) within the European Economic Area (EEA).