Navigating New Waters: The EBA’s Updated Methodology for Non-EU Regulatory Assessments

On March 24, 2025, the European Banking Authority (EBA) issued an update regarding The EBA updates methodology on the regulatory and supervisory equivalence of non-EU countries. The changes reflect the amendments to the revised Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) and Capital Requirements Directive (CRD), enabling a more comprehensive assessment of non-EU countries' frameworks. The updated methodology is now available on the EBA's website, featuring two questionnaires for preliminary screening and in-depth examination.