European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority News and Regulatory Updates
EIOPA updates risk-free rate methodology for 2027 insurance calculations
European insurers and pension market participants are set to use revised technical parameters in risk-free rate calculations from 30 January 2027. The update adds the latest 2026 assessment ...
EIOPA issues final advice to streamline EU Taxonomy disclosures for insurers
European insurance regulators are moving to refine sustainability reporting rules for the sector under the EU Taxonomy framework. The latest advice from EIOPA seeks to simplify disclosure ...
EIOPA flags elevated market risk for Europe occupational pension funds
Europe's occupational pension sector is operating in a tougher risk environment as geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on growth, inflation and debt sustainability. EIOPA says market risk ...
EIOPA flags market and cyber risks for Europe's insurers in October dashboard
Europe's insurers continue to face elevated market and cyber risks as geopolitical tensions and financial volatility shape the sector's operating environment. EIOPA's October 2026 dashboard also ...
EIOPA sets four-pillar conduct supervision framework for behavioral insights
European insurance supervisors are getting new guidance on how behavioral insights can be used to sharpen conduct oversight and improve consumer outcomes. The framework is aimed at helping ...
EIOPA factsheet highlights EEA insurers' securities exposure concentrations
European insurers keep most of their securities investments within the European Economic Area, even as cross-border allocations continue to shape portfolio trends. A new EIOPA factsheet adds ...
S&P Global to host European insurance conference on sector risks and regulation
Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and shifting risk conditions, S&P Global is set to convene its European Insurance Conference 2026 to discuss the outlook for the insurance sector. The ...
European insurance regulator issues guidance on private equity-backed insurer oversight
Private equity firms are taking a larger role in the European insurance sector, prompting closer attention from supervisors. The European Insurance and Occupational Pension Authority says national ...
Apple discloses Huxe team and technology licensing deal in Europe filing
Apple is disclosing a deal tied to personalized audio startup Huxe after the startup said in May that it is shutting down its app and services. The arrangement points to a reverse acqui-hire ...
EIOPA opens consultation on proportional supervision of insurance investment product sales
European insurance regulators are seeking feedback on how oversight of insurance-based investment product sales can better reflect consumer outcomes under the current rulebook. The consultation ...
Circle and Hyperliquid-backed group push EU MiCA changes for perps and stablecoin reserves
As the European Union reviews its crypto rulebook, industry participants are pressing for changes that would reshape how perpetual futures and stablecoin reserves are treated under MiCA. The ...
Home REIT faces investor lawsuit in UK over alleged misstatements
A legal challenge is intensifying around Home REIT as more than 800 investors pursue claims over how the social housing company described its income security, financial position and social impact. ...
UK clears path for November EU summit as subsidy dispute is deferred
Britain and the EU are preparing for a November summit after setting aside some of their toughest post-Brexit disputes to keep negotiations on track. The emerging outline includes plans on youth ...
EIOPA flags extreme heat as top climate liability risk for European life insurers and pension providers
European insurers and pension providers face rising long-term exposure to climate-related health risks as heatwaves become more frequent and severe across the continent. EIOPA says extreme heat is ...
UK auto output rises in August as EU trade proposals threaten sector outlook
Britain's vehicle production rises in August as domestic car demand improves after a typically volatile summer month for factories. The recovery comes as the industry warns that proposed European ...
EIOPA advances regulatory simplification for Europe's insurance and pensions sectors
European insurers and pension providers face a broader push to streamline EU rules as regulators seek to cut complexity without weakening oversight. EIOPA's latest update sets out progress already ...
EU supervisors flag external dependencies, cyber threats and private credit risks
Europe's financial watchdogs are urging closer risk monitoring as the EU financial system stays resilient through geopolitical tension, volatile energy prices and continued crypto-asset swings. ...
Bank of England balance-sheet shift raises funding market risks for UK banks
After more than four years of active quantitative tightening, the Bank of England’s balance sheet is nearing the reserve level that Governor Andrew Bailey in 2024 described as sufficient to meet ...
Britain budget office nominee sees higher rates, weaker growth outlook
Britain's fiscal watchdog could face a more cautious leadership approach as Jonathan Haskel signals a darker view of the economy than many forecasters. The nominee to chair the Office for Budget ...
Unite Group reports stronger 2026/27 bookings as UK student housing demand supports occupancy
Britain's student housing market is showing steady forward demand as operators adjust pricing and reshape portfolios for higher returns. Unite Group says reservations for 86% of its beds for the ...
Bank of England warns AI borrowing boom heightens market risks
Global enthusiasm for artificial intelligence is colliding with rising concerns about how the sector is being financed. The Bank of England says stretched equity valuations and fast-growing debt ...
