European Banking Authority

European Banking Authority (or EBA), is one of the three European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs). It was established by Regulation (EC) No. 1093/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010.

The EBA has officially come into being as of 1 January 2011 and has taken over all existing and ongoing tasks and responsibilities from the Committee of European Banking Supervisors (CEBS)