ECB assumes responsibility for euro area banking supervision

EU News 445/2014

4 November 2014
European Central Bank

The European Central Bank (ECB) today assumed responsibility for the supervision of euro area banks, following a year-long preparatory phase which included an in-depth examination of the resilience and balance sheets of the biggest banks in the euro area.

The Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) is a new system of banking supervision, comprising the ECB and the national competent authorities of the participating countries. Its main aims are to contribute to the safety and soundness of credit institutions and the stability of the European financial system and to ensure consistent supervision.

The ECB will directly supervise 120 significant banking groups, which represent 82% (by assets) of the euro area banking sector. For all other 3,500 banks the ECB will also set and monitor the supervisory standards and work closely with the national competent authorities in the supervision of these banks.

Source and additional information:
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2014/html/pr141104.en.html

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