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Capital adequacy in Norwegian banks as of 30 June 2026
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway has published updated figures for capital adequacy in Norwegian banks.
Supervisory report - Sparebank 1 Østlandet
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway has conducted supervision of Sparebank 1 Østlandet. The purpose of the supervision was to assess the bank's policies, procedures and governance models for granting and monitoring BM loans, as well as to evaluate whether the bank's exposure level and practices for granting BM loans are in…
EBA proposes new reporting requirements for validation and monitoring of ISDA-SIMM
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has sent a consultation proposal for new reporting requirements that will support the EBA's validation and ongoing monitoring of the ISDA Standard Initial Margin Model (ISDA‑SIMM). The consultation deadline is 2 November 2026.
Supervisory report - DNB Bank ASA
The supervisory report summarises the supervision of DNB Bank ASA's Personal Market business area. The purpose of the on‑site supervision was to assess the bank's credit risk, governance and control, and handling of consumer protection, primarily within the PM mortgage loan area. Particular attention was drawn to …
Supervisory Report - Sparebanken Norge
The supervisory report summarizes an on-site inspection at Sparebanken Norge with the aim of assessing the banking group's system for internal business and risk management. Finanstilsynet's overall assessment is that the bank has established governing bodies, frameworks, and processes that are adapted to the business...
Consultation from EBA on reclassification of investment firms to credit institutions
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published for consultation proposals for three regulatory technical standards (RTS) regarding when investment firms shall be classified as credit institutions. The consultation deadline is November 25, 2026.
Decision on macroprudential measures in Austria
Austrian authorities have continued a macroprudential measure which implies that a sectoral systemic risk buffer shall be applied to all exposures to non-financial corporations within the construction and real estate sector in Austria, but with an increased buffer rate. No Norwegian banks...
Supervisory report - Nordnet Bank NUF
The supervisory report summarizes the inspection of Nordnet Bank NUF, a branch in Norway. The purpose of the inspection was to examine the branch's securities activities aimed at non-professional customers. Finanstilsynet comments that the branch does not have sufficient procedures to identify and...
EBA consultation on methodology for infringement fees under MiCA
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a consultation on draft procedures and methodology for the calculation of infringement fees under the MiCA Regulation (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation). The consultation deadline is 28 September 2026.
Banks' results in the first half of 2026
The combined profit and return on equity of Norwegian banks were lower in the first half of 2026 than in the same period in 2025. The decline in profit compared to last year was mainly due to lower net interest income and higher operating costs. Loan losses remained at a low level for the banking sector as a whole…
Source: Finanstilsynet
