EU-wide stress test 2018 results

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published the outcome of the 2018 EU-wide stress test.

Two Irish banks were subject to the exercise conducted by the EBA, in cooperation with competent authorities (including the Central Bank of Ireland), the European Central Bank (ECB), the European Commission (EC) and the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB).

The results for the Irish banks are available at the following links:

• View results for Allied Irish Banks Group plc
• View results for Bank of Ireland Group plc
• EBA materials
• ECB Press Release and FAQ

The results will inform the 2018 Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process for banks, which will be conducted by Joint Supervisory Teams made up of staff at the European Central Bank and the Central Bank of Ireland.

Notes

• Allied Irish Banks and Bank of Ireland are subject to supervision by the European Central Bank via the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM). The SSM is a system of financial supervision comprising the ECB and the national competent authorities of participating EU countries.
• The main aims of supervision via the SSM are to ensure the safety and soundness of the European banking system and to increase financial integration and stability in Europe.