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EIOPA Guidelines and other Convergence Instruments

The competent authorities and financial institutions shall, according to Article 16 (3) of the EIOPA Regulation, make every effort to comply with EIOPA Guidelines and Recommendations. If required by that guideline or recommendation, financial institutions shall report, in a clear and detailed way, whether they comply with that guideline or recommendation (Article 16 para 3 EIOPA Regulation). Therefore, the FMA takes EIOPA Guidelines and Recommendations into account within the applicable legislative and regulatory framework. Please click here for more Information.

Table: EIOPA Guidelines and Convergence Instruments
TitleCodeRelease Date
Revised Guidelines on Valuation of Technical Provisions

Show description: Revised Guidelines on Valuation of Technical Provisions

Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-22/393 Format: pdf26.08.2022
Revised Guidelines on Contract Boundaries

Show description: Revised Guidelines on Contract Boundaries

Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-22/394 Format: pdf26.08.2022
Opinion on the supervisory reporting of costs and charges of IORPs

Show description: Opinion on the supervisory reporting of costs and charges of IORPs

EIOPA-BoS-21/426 Format: pdf07.10.2021
Opinion on the supervision of risk assessment by IORPs providing DC schemes

Show description: Opinion on the supervision of risk assessment by IORPs providing DC schemes

EIOPA-BoS-21/429 Format: pdf07.10.2021
Guidelines on PEPP supervisory reporting

Show description: Guidelines on PEPP supervisory reporting

Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-21/260 Format: pdf04.06.2021
Guidelines on information and communication technology security and governance

Show description: Guidelines on information and communication technology security and governance

Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-20/600 Format: pdf12.10.2020
EIOPA Statement on Solvency II supervisory reporting in the context of COVID-1927.07.2020
Opinion on the supervision of remuneration principles in the insurance and reinsurance sector

Show description: Opinion on the supervision of remuneration principles in the insurance and reinsurance sector

EIOPA-BoS-20/040 Format: pdf07.04.2020
Joint guidelines on cooperation and information exchange for the purpose of Directive (EU) 2015/849 between competent authorities supervising credit and financial institutions (The AML/CFT Colleges Guidelines)

Show description: Joint guidelines on cooperation and information exchange for the purpose of Directive (EU) 2015/849 between competent authorities supervising credit and financial institutions (The AML/CFT Colleges Guidelines)

Implementation: FMA: fully compliant
JC 2019 81 Format: pdf23.03.2020
Recommendations on supervisory flexibility regarding the deadline of supervisory reporting and public disclosure - Coronavirus/COVID-19
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-20/236 Format: pdf20.03.2020
Guidelines on outsourcing to cloud service providers
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-20-002 Format: pdf06.02.2020
The Opinion on the use of governance and risk assessment documents in the supervision of Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provisions (IORPs)

Show description: The Opinion on the use of governance and risk assessment documents in the supervision of Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provisions (IORPs)

EIOPA-BoS-19-245 Format: pdf10.07.2019
The Opinion on the practical implementation of the common framework for risk assessment and transparency for Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provisions (IORPs)

Show description: The Opinion on the practical implementation of the common framework for risk assessment and transparency for Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provisions (IORPs)

EIOPA-BoS-19-246 Format: pdf10.07.2019
The Opinion on the supervision of the management of operational risks faced by Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provisions (IORPs)

Show description: The Opinion on the supervision of the management of operational risks faced by Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provisions (IORPs)

EIOPA-BoS-19-247 Format: pdf10.07.2019
The Opinion on the supervision of the management of environment, social and governance risks faced by Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provisions (IORPs)

Show description: The Opinion on the supervision of the management of environment, social and governance risks faced by Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provisions (IORPs)

EIOPA-BoS-19-248 Format: pdf10.07.2019
Recommendations for the insurance sector in light of the United Kingdom withdrawing from the European Union
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-19/040 Format: pdf14.06.2019
Decision on the Cooperation of Competent Authorities under the IDD - Appendices
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS/18-342 Format: pdf28.09.2018
Decision on the Cooperation of Competent Authorities under the IDD
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS/18-340 Format: pdf28.09.2018
Decision on the collaboration of the competent authorities with regard to the application of the IORP II Directive
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-18/320 Format: pdf27.09.2018
Decision on the collaboration of the competent authorities with regard to the application of the IORP II Directive - Annex
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-18-321 Format: pdf27.09.2018
Decision on the collaboration of the competent authorities with regard to the application of the IORP II Directive - Appendix 1
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-18-321 Format: pdf27.09.2018
Decision on the collaboration of the competent authorities with regard to the application of the IORP II Directive - Appendix 2
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-18/321 Format: pdf27.09.2018
Decision on the collaboration of the competent authorities with regard to the application of the IORP II Directive - Appendix 3
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-18/321 Format: pdf27.09.2018
Decision on the collaboration of the competent authorities with regard to the application of the IORP II Directive - Appendix 4
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-18/321 Format: pdf27.09.2018
Decision on the collaboration of the competent authorities with regard to the application of the IORP II Directive - Appendix 5
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-18/321 Format: pdf27.09.2018
Decision on the collaboration of the competent authorities with regard to the application of the IORP II Directive - Appendix 6
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-18/321 Format: pdf27.09.2018
Decision on the collaboration of the competent authorities with regard to the application of the IORP II Directive - Appendix 7
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-18/321 Format: pdf27.09.2018
Decision on the collaboration of the competent authorities with regard to the application of the IORP II Directive - Appendix 8
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-18/321 Format: pdf27.09.2018
Decision on the collaboration of the competent authorities with regard to the application of the IORP II Directive - Appendix 9
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-18/321 Format: pdf27.09.2018
Decision on the collaboration of the competent authorities with regard to the application of the IORP II Directive - Appendix 10
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-18/321 Format: pdf27.09.2018
Joint Guidelines to prevent terrorist financing and money laundering in electronic fund transfers

Show description: Joint Guidelines to prevent terrorist financing and money laundering in electronic fund transfers

Implementation: FMA: compliant
JC/GL/2017/16 Format: pdf16.01.2018
The Risk-Based Supervision Guidelines: Joint Guidelines on the characteristics of a risk-based approach to anti-money laundering and terrorist financing supervision, and the steps to be taken when conducting supervision on a risk-sensitive basis

Show description: The Risk-Based Supervision Guidelines: Joint Guidelines on the characteristics of a risk-based approach to anti-money laundering and terrorist financing supervision, and the steps to be taken when conducting supervision on a risk-sensitive basis

Implementation: FMA: compliant
ESAs 2016 72 Format: pdf07.04.2017
Joint Guidelines on the prudential assessment of acquisitions and increases of qualifying holdings in the financial sector

Show description: Joint Guidelines on the prudential assessment of acquisitions and increases of qualifying holdings in the financial sector

Implementation: FMA: compliant
JC/GL/2016/01 Format: pdf05.04.2017
Guidelines on Facilitating an Effective Dialogue between Insurance Supervisors and Statutory Auditors
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-16/858 Format: pdf02.02.2017
Preparatory Guidelines on product oversight and governance arrangements by insurance undertakings and insurance distributorsEIOPA-BoS-16/071 Format: pdf18.03.2016
Guidelines on the supervision of branches of third-country insurance undertakings
Implementation: FMA: intend to comply
EIOPA-BoS-15/110 Format: pdf23.10.2015
Guidelines on the implementation of the long-term guarantee measures
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-15/111 Format: pdf14.09.2015
Guidelines on exchange of information on a systematic basis within colleges
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-15/112 Format: pdf14.09.2015
Guidelines on reporting for financial stability purposes
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-15/107 Format: pdf14.09.2015
Guidelines on the extension of the recovery period in exceptional adverse situations
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-15/108 Format: pdf14.09.2015
Guidelines on methods for determining the market shares for reporting
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-15/106 Format: pdf14.09.2015
Guidelines on reporting and public disclosure
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-15/109 Format: pdf14.09.2015
Guidelines on recognition and valuation of assets and liabilities other than technical provisions
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-15/113 Format: pdf14.09.2015
Guidelines on system of governance
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/253 Format: pdf14.09.2015
Guidelines on own risk and solvency assessment
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/259 Format: pdf14.09.2015
Guidelines on ancillary own funds
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/167 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on application of outwards reinsurance arrangements to the non- life underwriting risk sub-module
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/173 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on application of the life underwriting risk module
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/175 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on basis risk
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/172 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on classification of own funds
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/168 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on contract boundaries
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/165 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on group solvency
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/181 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on health catastrophe risk sub-module
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/176 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on look-through approach
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/171 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on operational functioning of colleges
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/146 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on ring-fenced fundsEIOPA-BoS-14/169 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on supervisory review process
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/179 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on loss-absorbing capacity of technical provisions and deferred taxes
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/177 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on the methodology for equivalence assessments by National Supervisory Authorities under Solvency II
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/182 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on the treatment of market and counterparty risk exposures in the standard formula
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/174 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on the use of internal models
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/180 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on treatment of related undertakings including participations
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/170 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on undertaking-specific parameters
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/178 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Guidelines on the valuation of technical provisions
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14/166 Format: pdf02.02.2015
Joint Guidelines on the convergence of supervisory practices relating to the consistency of supervisory coordination arrangements for financial conglomerates
Implementation: FMA: compliant
JC/GL/2014/01 Format: pdf22.12.2014
Guidelines on the use of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-14-026 Format: pdf22.10.2014
Guidelines on Submission of Information to National Competent Authorities - updated on 18.08.2014EIOPA-CP- 14/489 Format: pdf18.08.2014
Guidelines on complaints-handling by insurance intermediaries
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-13/164 Format: pdf03.12.2013
Guidelines on Forward Looking assessment of own risks (based on the ORSA principles)
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-CP-13/09 Format: pdf31.10.2013
Guidelines on Pre-Application of Internal Models
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-CP-13/011 Format: pdf31.10.2013
Guidelines on Submission of Information to National Competent Authorities
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-CP-13/010 Format: pdf31.10.2013
Guidelines on System of Governance
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPACP 13/08 Format: pdf31.10.2013
Guidelines on complaints-handling by insurance undertakings
Implementation: FMA: compliant
EIOPA-BoS-12/069 Format: pdf14.06.2012