The Bank of Italy has launched a public consultation on reviewing the Systemic Risk Buffer (SyRB), a macroprudential measure currently set at 1% of domestic exposures weighted for credit and counterparty risk. The SyRB was introduced in 2024. The consultation document sets out the grounds for the review and is available only in Italian, with comments and observations invited until 6 March 2026 via certified email (PEC).
Bank of Italy 2026-02-20
Bank of Italy launches consultation on reviewing the 1% systemic risk buffer on domestic exposures
The Bank of Italy has initiated a public consultation on the review of the Systemic Risk Buffer (SyRB), a macroprudential measure set at 1% of domestic exposures weighted for credit and counterparty risk. The SyRB was introduced in 2024, and the consultation document outlines the rationale for the review.