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Cyprus: from crisis to growth
After the great financial crisis, Cypriot banks didn’t have an easy road to recovery, says Supervisory Board member George Ioannou. This edition also covers climate change insurance gaps, the time commitment of non-executive directors, and streamlining our non-performing loan supervision.
Read the February Supervision NewsletterSPEECH11 February 2026
Strengthening anti-money laundering cooperation
Risks from money laundering and terrorist financing have direct implications for the safety and soundness of banks, says Supervisory Board Chair Claudia Buch. Close cooperation with the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority is crucial for effective supervision.
Read Claudia Buch’s speechINTERVIEW10 February 2026
Competitiveness starts with resilience
Resilience is essential for a competitive banking system, says Supervisory Board member Patrick Montagner. Our supervision aims to ensure that banks remain strong and can keep lending to support the economy, especially in times of crisis or uncertainty.
Read Patrick Montagner’s interview with MLexSUPERVISION BLOG27 January 2026
Latest insights into banking supervision
Do you want to stay up to date with all things banking supervision? The Supervision Blog is where Supervisory Board members and ECB staff share insights into the workings of the banking sector, based on the latest data, analysis and research.
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- SPEECHWelcome address by Claudia Buch, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, at the European University Institute – residential policy workshop on AMLA and the reshaping of money laundering supervision in the EU
- 3 February 2026
- SPEECHKeynote speech by Patrick Montagner, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, at the 10th Annual FinTech and Regulation Conference
- 28 January 2026
- HEARINGS AT THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTFrank Elderson: Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European ParliamentIntroductory statement by Frank Elderson, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB and Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, at the Hearing of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament
- 19 January 2026
- SPEECHPresentation by Sharon Donnery, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, at "Finance Focus" event organised by Bruegel
- 9 December 2025
- SPEECHKeynote speech by Claudia Buch, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, at the Banking Supervision Research Conference 2025 on “Technological innovations in financial markets – Risks and opportunities in banking and regulation”
- 11 February 2026
- Interview with George Ioannou, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB and Director of Supervision of Credit Institutions at the Central Bank of Cyprus, Supervision Newsletter
- 10 February 2026
- Interview with Patrick Montagner, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, conducted by Fanny Roux on 3 February 2026
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- Interview with Sharon Donnery, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, conducted by Sarah Collins on 29 January 2026
- 3 February 2026
- Interview with Patrick Montagner, Member of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, conducted by Franck Joselin, Fabrice Anselmi, Séverine Charon and Camille George
- 28 January 2026
- Interview with Claudia Buch, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, conducted by Francesco Ninfole
- 22 January 2026
- ECB Banking Supervision’s priorities for 2026-28 focus on strengthening banks’ ability to withstand external shocks and fostering their operational resilience. This blog post explains our strategic adjustments and our key focus areas.
- 16 December 2025
- A fast-changing risk environment requires resilience and adaptability. Banks need to respond to evolving risks to remain resilient and able to serve the economy. Supervisors need to reduce undue complexities by increasing efficiency, effectiveness and risk focus. This blog post explains how we are reforming European banking supervision to continue to protect the safety and soundness of banks.
- 25 November 2025
- The demographic environment in which banks operate is changing. Understanding the implications of ageing populations for banks may help ensure that the financial sector remains adaptable as Europe navigates a new demographic era.
- 19 September 2025
- The macroprudential framework developed in the aftermath of the global financial crisis has lived up to the promise of making the financial system more resilient. However, recent experience also suggests that there is room for improvement in its design and operation.
- 15 September 2025
- Most banks have made good progress in reducing their non-performing loans. However, some smaller banks are still burdened by significant amounts of these loans. To tackle this issue, the ECB and the national supervisors have developed a draft Guideline for public consultation.
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Statistics on supervised banks
| Significant institutions (01/11/2025) | 112 | |
| Total assets (€ bn) | 27,826.02 | |
| Total equity (€ bn) | 1,949.10 | |
| Return on equity (%, annualised) | 9.88 |
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