Scheda

​EBA launched a public consultation on Guidelines on authorisation of third-country branches (TCBs) under the Capital Requirements Directive (CRD). The Guidelines are another piece of regulation implementing the new EU framework applicable to TCBs, contributing to the harmonised access to the EU market and to the consistent application of such a new regime.

​The draft Guidelines cover the content, the assessment, the relevant templates and forms concerning the application for authorisation, as well as the applicable process. They are addressed to competent authorities and to the third country head undertakings submitting the application for authorisation. A non-opposition statement from the third country competent authority of the head undertaking is included in the application, with a view to ensuring the safety and soundness of the establishment of the TCB. ​

The deadline for the submission of comments is 3 February 2026. A public hearing will take place via conference call on Tuesday 10 December 2025 from 12:00 to 13:00 CET