CHAPTER 3

CONDITIONS REGARDING THE FUNCTIONING OF COLLEGES FORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 51(3) OF DIRECTIVE 2013/36/EU
SECTION 1

Establishment and functioning of colleges

Designation of the members and observers of a college
Article 23
1
Following the performance of the mapping of the institution with branches in other Member States pursuant to Article 2 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/99, the competent authorities of the home Member State shall invite the following authorities to become members of the college:
a
the competent authorities of the host Member States where significant branches are established;
b
the ESCB central banks of Member States that are involved in accordance with their national law in the prudential supervision of the significant branches referred to in point a, but which are not competent authorities;
c
the EBA.
2
The competent authorities of the home Member State may invite the competent authorities of host Member States where non-significant branches are established to participate in the college as observers in accordance with the process determined in Article 3(1)(b) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/99.
3
The competent authorities of the home Member State may invite the supervisory authorities of third countries where branches of the relevant institution are established to participate in the college as observers in accordance with the process determined in Article 3(1)(c) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/99.
4
The competent authorities of the home Member State may invite the following authorities to participate in the college as observers in accordance with the process determined in Article 3(1)(d) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/99:
a
the ESCB central banks which are not empowered by national law to supervise the institution or its branches established in a Member State;
b
the public authorities or bodies in a Member State which are responsible for or involved in the supervision of the institution or its branches, including competent authorities responsible for the supervision of markets in financial instruments, the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering and terrorist financing, or consumer protection.
5
The competent authorities of the home Member State and the members of the college shall specify the arrangements covering the participation of the observers in the college in the written arrangements referred to in Article 51(3) of Directive 2013/36/EU. The competent authorities of the home Member State shall notify these arrangements to the observers.

Communication of the setting up and composition of a college
Article 24
The competent authorities of the home Member State shall communicate to the institution the establishment of a college and the identity of its members and observers, as well as any changes in that composition.

Establishment of the written coordination and cooperation arrangements
Article 25
The establishment and functioning of colleges for significant branches formed in accordance with Article 51(3) of Directive 2013/36/EU shall be based on written coordination and cooperation arrangements to be determined in accordance with Article 5 of this Regulation.

Participation in college meetings and activities
Article 26
1
When deciding which authorities shall participate in a college meeting or activity in accordance with Article 51(3) of Directive 2013/36/EU, the competent authorities of the home Member State shall take into account the following:
a
the topics to be discussed and the objective of the meeting or activity, in particular with regards to their relevance for each branch;
b
the importance of the branch in the Member State where it is established and its importance for the institution.
2
The competent authorities of the home Member State and the members of the college shall ensure that the most appropriate representatives participate in the college meetings or activities, based on the topics discussed and objectives pursued. Those representatives shall have the power to commit their authorities as members of the college, to the maximum extent possible, for the decisions planned to be taken during the meetings or activities.
3
The competent authorities of the home Member State may invite representatives of the institution to participate in a college meeting or activity, based on the topics and objectives of the college meeting or activity.

Conditions for communication
Article 27
1
The communication with the institution and its branches shall be organised according to the supervisory responsibilities given to the competent authorities of the home Member State and the members of the college by Chapter 4 of Title V and Title VII of Directive 2013/36/EU.
2
The college meetings and activities shall be organised in accordance with Article 18 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/99.
SECTION 2

Planning and coordination of supervisory activities in going concern situations

General conditions with regard to exchange of information between the competent authorities of the home Member State and college members
Article 28
1
The competent authorities of the home Member State and the members of the college shall exchange all information necessary to facilitate the cooperation under Article 50 and Article 51(2) of Directive 2013/36/EU.
2
The competent authorities of the home Member State and the members of the college shall also exchange all information necessary to facilitate the cooperation referred to in Articles 6, 7 and 8 of Directive 2014/59/EU.
3
The competent authorities of the home Member State and the members of the college shall exchange the information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, whether received from the institution, a competent or supervisory authority or any other source. This information shall be sufficiently adequate, accurate and timely.

Information exchange for the outcome of the supervisory review and evaluation process
Article 29
The information to be communicated by the competent authorities of the home Member State to the members of the college shall cover the information referred to in Article 4, Article 5, Articles 7 to 13 and Article 17 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 524/2014 as a result of the supervisory review and evaluation process performed in accordance with Article 97 of Directive 2013/36/EU.

Information exchange for the assessment of the recovery plan
Article 30
1
The competent authorities of the home Member State shall consult the competent authorities of the host Member States where significant branches are established on the recovery plan in so far as is relevant to that branch, in accordance with Article 6(2) of Directive 2014/59/EU.
2
For the purposes of paragraph 1, the competent authorities of the home Member State shall provide the recovery plan of the institution to the competent authorities of the host Member States where significant branches are established in accordance with Article 19 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/99.
3
The competent authorities of the home Member State shall ensure that all members of the college are appropriately informed of the outcome of the process referred to in paragraph 1.

Establishment and update of the college supervisory examination programme
Article 31
1
For the purposes of establishing the college supervisory examination programme referred to in Article 99 of Directive 2013/36/EU, the competent authorities of the home Member State and the members of the college shall identify the supervisory activities to be undertaken.
2
The college supervisory examination programme shall contain at least the following:
a
the areas of joint work identified as a result of the supervisory review and evaluation process pursuant to Article 97 of Directive 2013/36/EU or as a result of any other college activities undertaken;
b
the areas of focus of the college work and its planned supervisory activities, including planned on-the-spot checks and inspections of the significant branches pursuant to Article 52(3) of Directive 2013/36/EU;
c
the members of the college responsible for undertaking the planned supervisory activities;
d
the expected timelines, both in terms of timing and duration, for each of the planned supervisory activities.
3
When developing the college supervisory examination programme, and updating it where necessary, the competent authorities of the home Member State and the members of the college shall consider the possibility of agreements on voluntary entrustment of tasks and delegation of responsibilities, especially if such entrustment or delegation is expected to lead to more efficient and effective supervision, in particular by removing unnecessary duplication of supervisory requirements, including those in relation to information requests.
4
The conclusion of an agreement on entrustment of tasks or delegation of responsibilities shall be notified by the competent authorities of the home Member State to the institution concerned, and by the competent authority, which delegates its powers, to the branch concerned.
5
The establishment and update of the college supervisory examination programme shall be performed pursuant to Article 20 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/99.
SECTION 3

Planning and coordination of supervisory activities in preparation for and during emergency situations and final provisions

Establishment of a college framework for emergency situations
Article 32
1
The competent authorities of the home Member State and the members of the college shall establish a college framework in anticipation of possible emergency situations in accordance with Article 112(1)(c) of Directive 2013/36/EU (hereinafter ‘college framework for emergency situations’).
2
The college framework for emergency situations shall include at least the following:
a
the college-specific procedures that shall apply where an emergency situation as referred to in Article 114(1) of Directive 2013/36/EU arises;
b
the minimum set of information that shall be exchanged where an emergency situation as referred to in Article 114(1) of Directive 2013/36/EU arises.
3
The minimum set of information referred to in point (b) of paragraph 2 shall include the following:
a
an outline of the situation that has occurred, including the underlying cause of the emergency situation, and the expected impact of the emergency situation on the institution, on the market liquidity and on the stability of the financial system;
b
an explanation of the measures and actions that have been taken or are planned to be taken, by the competent authorities of the home Member State or any of the members of the college or by the institution itself;
c
the latest available quantitative information regarding liquidity and capital position of the institution.

General conditions with regard to exchange of information during an emergency situation
Article 33
1
The competent authorities of the home Member State and the members of the college shall exchange all information necessary to facilitate the exercise of the tasks referred to in Article 114(1) of Directive 2013/36/EU, subject to the confidentiality requirements laid down in Section II of Chapter 1 of Title VII of that Directive, and where applicable, Articles 54 and 58 of Directive 2004/39/EC.
2
Upon being alerted of an emergency situation by any member or observer of the college or having identified an emergency situation, the competent authorities of the home Member State shall communicate the information referred to in Article 32(2)(b), following the procedures referred to in Article 32(2)(a), to the members of the college who supervise branches that are affected or likely to be affected by the emergency situation, and the EBA.
3
Depending on the nature, severity, potential systemic impact or other impact, and likelihood of contagion of the emergency situation, the members of the college who supervise branches that are affected or likely to be affected by the emergency situation and the competent authorities of the home Member State may decide to exchange additional information.
4
The competent authorities of the home Member State shall consider whether the information referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 is relevant for the performance of the tasks of the resolution college. In this case, the competent authorities of the home Member State shall communicate this information to the resolution authority as referred to in Article 3 of Directive 2014/59/EU.
5
The information referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3, where applicable, shall be updated immediately when new information is available.
6
When the exchange of information or communication referred to in this Article is made orally, the concerned competent authorities shall follow up it with written communication in a timely manner.

Coordination of the supervisory assessment of an emergency situation
Article 34
1
Where an emergency situation occurs, the competent authorities of the home Member State shall coordinate the assessment of the emergency situation (hereinafter ‘coordinated supervisory assessment’) in cooperation with the members of the college pursuant to Article 112(3) of Directive 2013/36/EU.
2
The coordinated supervisory assessment of the emergency situation, prepared by the competent authorities of the home Member State, shall cover at least the following elements:
a
the nature and severity of the emergency situation;
b
the impact or potential impact of the emergency situation on the institution and on any of its affected or likely to be affected branches;
c
the risk of cross-border contagion.
3
When assessing point (c) of paragraph 2, the competent authorities of the home Member State shall consider the potential systemic consequences in any of the Members States where significant branches are established.

Coordination of the supervisory response to an emergency situation
Article 35
1
Where an emergency situation occurs, the competent authorities of the home Member State shall coordinate the development of a supervisory response to the emergency situation (hereinafter ‘coordinated supervisory response’ in cooperation with the members of the college pursuant to Article 112(3) of Directive 2013/36/EU.
2
The coordinated supervisory assessment referred to in Article 34 shall form the basis of the coordinated supervisory response, which shall define the supervisory actions needed, their scope, and the timetable for their implementation.

Monitoring of the implementation of the coordinated supervisory response to an emergency situation
Article 36
1
The competent authorities of the home Member State and the members of the college who supervise branches that are affected or likely to be affected by the emergency situation shall monitor and exchange information on the implementation of the coordinated supervisory response referred to in Article 35.
2
The information to be exchanged shall include at least an update on the implementation of the agreed actions within the foreseen timeline, as referred to in Article 35(2), and the need to update or adjust these actions.

Coordination of external communication in an emergency situation
Article 37
The competent authorities of the home Member State and the members of the college responsible for the supervision of branches affected or likely to be affected by an emergency situation shall coordinate to the extent possible their external communications, taking into account the elements specified under Article 22(2), as well as legal obligations or constraints under national law.

Entry into force
Article 38
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 524/2014 of 12 March 2014 supplementing Directive 2013/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards specifying the information that competent authorities of home and host Member States supply to one another (OJ L 148, 20.5.2014, p. 6).