Press releases 2015

  • Sixth meeting of the Financial Market Stability Board – November 26, 2015

    In its sixth meeting on November 26, 2015, the Financial Market Stability Board (FMSB) discussed, and agreed on the key points of, the macroprudential policy strategy for Austria. The FMSB furthermore recommended setting the countercyclical capital buffer (CCB) rate at 0%. Further items on the agenda were the recent developments in the Austrian financial sector, especially against the backdrop of the low interest rate environment, and macroprudential instruments geared toward real estate funding.

  • Fifth meeting of the Financial Market Stability Board – September 7, 2015

    In its fifth meeting of September 7, 2015, the Financial Market Stability Board (FMSB) decided to adjust its recommendations to the Financial Market Authority (FMA) regarding the activation of the systemic risk buffer (SRB) and the buffer for other systemically important institutions (O-SII buffer) in the light of developments at European level.

  • Fourth meeting of the Financial Market Stability Board – June 1, 2015

    In its fourth meeting on 1 June 2015, the Financial Market Stability Board (FMSB) decided upon the recommendation to enact macroprudential capital buffers of up to a total of 3% to strengthen the Austrian banking sector.

  • Third meeting of the Financial Market Stability Board – February 24, 2015

    In its third meeting, the Financial Market Stability Board (FMSB) discussed the use and calibration of systemic risk buffers and of buffer requirements for systemically important institutions with a view to addressing structural risks in the Austrian banking system.