EBA discloses probe into EU bankers allowances

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published on the 15 October 2014 the findings of its investigation regarding discretionary remuneration practices across the EU banking sector. The report shows that some institutions have classified the so-called ‘role-based' allowances in a way that increases the fixed component of remuneration, which may impact on the limitation of the bonus cap.

As a result of this analysis, the EBA issued an Opinion to the European Commission and EU competent authorities calling for supervisors to ensure that institutions' remuneration practices on allowances comply with EU legislation.

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