The Single Resolution Board (SRB) published its Operational Guidance for Banks on Resolvability Self-Assessment, accompanied by a press release. This marks a shift towards a more structured and standardised approach for banks to resolvability self-assessments and rigorous testing. The guidance, part of the SRM Vision 2028 strategy, introduces a set of criteria to assess the extent to which banks meet the resolvability capabilities outlined in the Expectations for Banks (EfB). It includes a self-assessment template structured around the seven resolvability dimensions set out in the EfB, covering all elements of crisis readiness. It outlines the capabilities that banks should have in place to effectively execute resolution measures during a crisis. The methodology will also reflect how well banks' resolvability capabilities work in practice through their regular testing. The guidance was consulted on in December 2024, with key feedback summarised in a feedback statement. In response to consultation feedback, the framework has been simplified to reduce administrative burden. Key changes include cutting resolvability capabilities by 20%, changing the reporting frequency to every two years and the introduction of a less granular reporting structure, notably for testing activities. Banks are required to submit their first self-assessment report under the new format by 31 January 2026, reflecting their resolvability self-assessment as of 31 December. In light of the ongoing development of new policies and guidance, the self-assessment report may be subject to targeted amendments in the future. The SRB confirms that operational guidance on the testing framework, which complements the self-assessment approach, will be published later this year.
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