EBA Publishes Its Annual Work Programme 2025 And Sets Out The Path To 2027

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Every year, usually during the fourth quarter, EU-level authorities such as the European Banking Authority (EBA) publish their Annual Work Programmes (AWPs) setting out their priorities and resourcing for the coming calendar year. Some authorities, such as ESMA also publish a multi-year priority plan in what is known as a Single Programming Document (SPD). Both the AWPs and SPDs are of relevance to national competent authorities (NCAs) and more importantly the relevant firms within the scope of ESMA's and

NCA's regulatory and supervisory mandate. On 2 October 2024, EBA published its AWP outlining the key priorities and initiatives for 2025 and, as a SPD, the path through to 2027.¹ As in previous years, EBA's AWP is structured to address the evolving market context, legislative and regulatory changes as well as technological advancements impacting the financial services sector and those financial market participants within its mandate. The EBA, in its