Press releases 2017

  • 14th meeting of the Financial Market Stability Board – November 29, 2017

    In its 14th meeting on November 29, 2017, the Financial Market Stability Board (FMSB) discussed its recommendations on the other systemically important institution (O-SII) buffer and the countercyclical capital buffer (CCB); outcome: all recommended buffer rates remain unchanged. Moreover, the macroprudential policy strategy for Austria was adjusted to reflect the instruments adopted under Article 22b Austrian Banking Act, which will become available from July 1, 2018.

  • 13th meeting of the Financial Market Stability Board – September 15, 2017

    At its 13th meeting on September 15, 2017, the Financial Market Stability Board (FMSB) adjusted its 2015 recommendation concerning the systemic risk buffer (SRB). Its recommendation concerning the level of the countercyclical capital buffer (CBB) remained unchanged.

  • Twelfth meeting of the Financial Market Stability Board – June 30, 2017

    In its twelfth meeting on June 30, 2017, the Financial Market Stability Board (FMSB) evaluated the application of the systemic risk buffer. The FMSB confirmed its recommendation to leave the countercyclical capital buffer at 0% of risk-weighted assets.

  • Eleventh meeting of the Financial Market Stability Board – March 15, 2017

    In its eleventh meeting on March 15, 2017, the Financial Market Stability Board (FMSB) once more focused on sustainable real estate financing. Also, it recommended keeping the countercyclical capital buffer rate at 0% of risk-weighted assets and discussed its Annual Report for 2016 as well as the road map for its meetings in 2017.