validation rules

  • EBA Reporting Framework 4.4: Five DPM Changes to Map

    The EBA published a draft technical package for version 4.4 of its reporting and disclosure framework on 24 July 2026, and the comment window is short: feedback on the package and the accompanying glossary closes on 24 August 2026. This early release of the EBA reporting framework 4.4 is a feedback-stage view of the Data…

  • COFREP Validation Rules: The CSSF List Banks Must Recheck

    On 21 July 2026, the CSSF updated its COFREP guidance workbook to add the EBA small validation rules package dated 10 June 2026. The workbook states that this package applies to credit institution reports submitted to the CSSF from 15 July 2026. It identifies the applicable EBA package and links to the EBA source material;…

  • FINREP Reporting Explained: What You Actually Need to Know

    What Is FINREP and Why It Matters FINREP stands for Financial Reporting. It’s the European regulatory framework for collecting standardized financial data from banks and certain investment firms. If you work in prudential reporting at a European bank, FINREP is not optional – it’s a statutory obligation enforced by your national competent authority (NCA). The…

  • The Most Common COREP Reporting Errors (And How to Avoid Them)

    Why COREP Errors Matter COREP submission day is busy, stressful, and error-prone – but overlooking COREP reporting errors carries real consequences that extend far beyond a missed deadline. You’re pulling data from multiple systems, running reconciliations, and pushing templates through validation in the final hours. When errors appear – especially late – the pressure intensifies….

  • COREP Reporting Explained: A Practical Guide to Prudential Reporting

    What Is COREP and Why It Matters COREP stands for Common Reporting. It’s the standardized format through which EU banks and other regulated entities submit their prudential information – capital adequacy, risk exposure, asset quality, and liquidity data – to supervisory authorities. If you work in banking compliance, finance, or risk management anywhere in the…