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Macroprudential policy and financial stability glossary

Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD)

Directive 2014/59/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council establishes a harmonised framework for the recovery and resolution of credit institutions and investment firms. It introduces harmonised tools and powers relating to prevention, early intervention and resolution for all EU Member States.

Basel framework (Basel III)

A global regulatory framework for banks and banking systems, developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in response to the financial crisis of 2008. Basel III builds upon the Basel II rulebook. Its aim is to strengthen the regulation, supervision and risk management of the banking sector. The measures aim to improve the banking sector's ability to absorb shocks arising from financial and economic stress, improve risk management and governance, and strengthen banks' transparency and disclosures.

Basel III

See Basel framework (Basel III)

BIS

Bank for International Settlements

bps

basis points

BRRD

See Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD)