Consultation on the joint ESMA and EBA guidelines on the assessment of the suitability of members of the management body and key function holders

The EBA and ESMA invite comments on all proposals put forward in this paper and in particular on the specific questions summarised in 5.2.

Comments are most helpful if they:

1. respond to the question stated;
2. indicate the specific point to which a comment relates;
3. contain a clear rationale;
4. provide evidence to support the views expressed/ rationale proposed; and
5. describe any alternative regulatory choices the EBA and ESMA should consider.

Submission of responses

To submit your comments, click on the ‘send your comments’ button on the EBA's consultation page by 25 May 2026. Please note that comments submitted after this deadline, or submitted via other means may not be processed.

Publication of responses

Please clearly indicate in the consultation form if you wish your comments to be disclosed or to be treated as confidential. A confidential response may be requested from us in accordance with the EBA’s rules on public access to documents. We may consult you if we receive such a request. Any decision we make not to disclose the response is reviewable by the EBA’s Board of Appeal and the European Ombudsman.

Data protection

The protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the EBA is based on Regulation (EU) 1725/2018 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018. Further information on data protection can be found under the Legal notice section of the EBA website.