Since 2022, the European University Institute (EUI) has been at the forefront of promoting a unified European culture of banking supervision through its collaboration with the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM). The partnership, led by the Florence School of Banking and Finance (FBF), focuses on capacity building and research, delivering a comprehensive training programme for all European banking supervisors under the SSM.
In its first two years, the programme has trained more than 2200 supervisors at the European Central Bank (ECB) and at the National Competent Authorities, and National Central Banks. These training courses equip supervisors with critical skills to understand and address emerging cyber, digital, climate, and environmental risks. They also cover more effective management of traditional risks, such as those related to credit and liquidity.
With 35 European regulatory authorities and institutions already engaged, this collaboration plays a key role in harmonising supervisory approaches, making it a crucial element in the further integration of European banking supervision.
Two innovative training programmes have been launched: an Induction programme for newcomers and junior supervisors, and a Foundational programme covering the fundamentals of key supervisory topics for mid-career supervisors.
In 2023, responding to the rising importance of environmental and climate-related risks, the partnership introduced the Climate and Nature Risks Learning Path. This initiative addresses the increasing demand for expertise in assessing risks with significant economic, inflationary, and financial stability implications.
Expanding its contributions to the field, the partnership also launched the new Banking Supervision Policy Working Paper Series in 2024. This series is set to become an important resource for those engaged in banking supervision, offering comprehensive research and innovative perspectives.
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The series welcomes contributions on a continuous basis. If you are interested in contributing, please find more details in the Call for Papers.