United in diversity
The European Federation of Building Societies is an association of credit and other institutions promoting and supporting housing finance. As Europe moves towards political and economic integration, the Federation promotes the idea of home ownership, represents the interests of its members in the European Union, ensures that its members are kept informed about progress in European unification and about the measures taken to this end by bodies of the European Union. Furthermore, the Federation supports and intensifies mutual information and exchange of experiences among its members in the fields of housing finance and housing policy.
Positions of the EFBS
1 March 2023
EFBS position: Feedback from the European Federation of Building Societies on the EBA consultation on draft Guidelines on the overall recovery capacity in recovery planning form
November 2022
EFBS position: EFBS proposal for criteria for green mortgages and green loans
4 July 2022
EFBS position: Implementing the final Basel III reforms in the EU
12 March 2021
EFBS position: EFBS position paper on: ꞌꞌImplementing the final Basel III reforms in the EU”
4 February 2021
EFBS position: Feedback on the discussion paper on management and supervision of ESG risks for credit institutions and investment firms
18 December 2020
EFBS position: Feedback on the delegated act for the Taxonomy Regulation
19 November 2020
EFBS position: Feedback on the roadmap for updating VAT regulations for financial services
25 September 2020
EFBS position: EFBS comments on the ECB guide on climate-related and environmental risks
27 July 2020
EFBS position: Position paper in the context of the Action Plan for a comprehensive Union policy on preventing money laundering and terrorist financing
15 July 2020
EFBS position: on the sustainable finance consultation
EFBS on Twitter
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We thank MEP @CHansenEU for his highly informative speech on the #EuGBS and for sharing his inspiring views on the future of sustainable finance in the EU. 🌱 Until next time!
One week ago, the EFBS held its annual autumn meeting in 🇱🇺. With wonderful speakers and the leadership of our President Bernadett Tátrai, the event was a resounding success. MEP @CharlesGoerens highlighted past strides towards EU integration and the importance of a united Europe
The EFBS turns 60 today. Our advocacy matters to millions of home savers in Europe. At present, our priority is to ensure adequate and balanced consumer protection along with regulation that recognises the unique characteristics of national markets.
La FEECL fête aujourd'hui ses 60 ans. Notre engagement compte pour des millions d'épargnants en Europe. Les enjeux actuels portent principalement sur une protection équilibrée des consommateurs ainsi qu'une réglementation qui tienne compte des spécificités des marchés nationaux.
Die EuBV wird heute 60. Unser Engagement ist für Millionen von Bausparern in Europa wichtig. Aktuell geht es vor allem um einen angemessenen und ausgeglichenen Verbraucherschutz und eine Regulierung, die bewährte Besonderheiten nationaler Märkte berücksichtigt.
