The EBA consults on revised technical standards for the reclassification of investment firms as credit institutions
EBA consults on revised rules for reclassifying investment firms: The EBA has launched a consultation on revised RTS governing when investment firms should be reclassified as credit institutions. The proposals align the framework with CRR3 and CRD6 and aim to ensure a consistent application of reclassification criteria across the EU.
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