Recommendation for the application of the countercyclical capital buffer (FMSG/6/2017)

In line with Article 23a para 1 Austrian Banking Act, the Financial Market Stability Board (FMSB) recommends that the Financial Market Authority (FMA) leave the countercyclical capital buffer (CCB) at a rate of 0% of risk-weighted assets. The buffer is to enter into force as from April 1, 2018. The main indicator, which reflects credit volume relative to GDP, is negative and, therefore, does not point to excessive credit growth.