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Intelligent CRD Pillar 2 Compliance for Strategic Supervisory Relationships

CRD Pillar 2

CRD Pillar 2 defines supervisory review procedures and internal capital adequacy assessments for EU financial institutions. As a leading consulting firm, we develop tailored RegTech solutions for ICAAP automation, SREP optimisation and intelligent supervisory dialogue with full IP protection.

  • ✓Optimised ICAAP processes with automated capital adequacy assessment
  • ✓Intelligent SREP preparation with predictive supervisory communication
  • ✓Machine learning risk appetite calibration and governance
  • ✓Automated capital planning with intelligent stress test scenarios

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CRD Pillar 2 – SREP, ICAAP and ILAAP: Supervisory Review and Capital Management

Our Pillar 2 Expertise

  • Over 50 ICAAP/ILAAP projects at LSIs and SIs in Germany and Austria
  • Direct experience with BaFin and ECB SREP examinations and supervisory dialogue
  • Methodological expertise in risk-bearing capacity, stress test design and capital planning
  • Up-to-date knowledge of CRD VI/CRR III changes and EBA guideline updates
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SREP Cycle and CRD VI

CRD VI and CRR III are changing the requirements for ICAAP, ILAAP and the SREP process. In particular, ESG risks, proportionality and the revised EBA guidelines require an adaptation of existing procedures.

ADVISORI in Numbers

11+

Years of Experience

120+

Employees

520+

Projects

We develop a tailored CRD Pillar 2 compliance strategy with you that intelligently meets all ICAAP and SREP requirements and creates strategic supervisory advantages.

Our Approach:

Analysis of your current ICAAP processes and identification of optimization potential

Development of an intelligent, data-driven SREP optimization strategy

Design and integration of capital adequacy and governance systems

Implementation of secure and compliant technology solutions with full IP protection

Continuous optimization and adaptive supervisory relationship management

"The intelligent implementation of CRD Pillar 2 requirements is the key to strategic supervisory relationships and sustainable capital management. Our ICAAP and SREP solutions enable institutions not only to achieve regulatory compliance but also to gain supervisory recognition through superior capital adequacy assessments and proactive dialogue. By combining deep Pillar 2 expertise with advanced technologies, we create lasting supervisory advantages while protecting sensitive company data."
Melanie Düring

Melanie Düring

Head of Risk Management

Our Services

We offer you tailored solutions for your digital transformation

ICAAP Automation and Intelligent Capital Adequacy Assessment

We use advanced algorithms to automate internal capital adequacy assessments and develop intelligent systems for continuous capital management.

  • Machine learning analysis and optimisation of ICAAP processes
  • Identification of capital adequacy optimisation potential
  • Automated assessment of all risk categories and capital requirements
  • Intelligent integration of Pillar 1 and Pillar 2 capital requirements

Intelligent SREP Preparation and Predictive Supervisory Communication

Our platforms optimise SREP preparation with automated documentation and intelligent supervisory communication.

  • Optimised SREP documentation and presentation
  • Analysis of supervisory expectations and trends
  • Intelligent preparation for supervisory reviews and dialogues
  • Adaptive communication strategies with continuous optimisation

Risk Appetite Frameworks and Governance Optimisation

We implement intelligent risk appetite systems with machine learning calibration and automated governance monitoring.

  • Automated risk appetite definition and calibration
  • Machine learning governance structure optimisation
  • Optimised risk tolerance monitoring and management
  • Intelligent integration of risk appetite into business strategy

Machine learning Capital Planning and Stress Test Optimisation

We develop intelligent capital planning systems with automated stress tests and optimised scenario analysis.

  • Development and calibration of stress test scenarios
  • Machine learning capital requirements forecasting and planning
  • Intelligent integration of stress tests into capital management
  • Optimised reverse stress testing and scenario development

Fully Automated Supervisory Measures and Remediation Management

Our platforms automate the management of supervisory measures with intelligent remediation and proactive compliance monitoring.

  • Fully automated monitoring and implementation of supervisory measures
  • Machine learning remediation planning and tracking
  • Intelligent early detection of potential supervisory concerns
  • Optimised compliance monitoring with proactive improvement measures

Pillar 2 Management and Continuous Optimisation

We support you in the intelligent transformation of your CRD Pillar 2 compliance and the development of sustainable supervisory management capabilities.

  • Optimised compliance monitoring for all Pillar 2 requirements
  • Development of internal ICAAP expertise and centres of competence
  • Tailored training programmes for supervisory management
  • Continuous optimisation and adaptive supervisory relationship management

Our Competencies in CRR/CRD - Capital Requirements Regulation & Directive

Choose the area that fits your requirements

CRD Advanced Approach

The Advanced IRB Approach (A-IRB) allows institutions to estimate all risk parameters internally — probability of default (PD), loss given default (LGD), exposure at default (EAD) and credit conversion factors (CCF) — using proprietary models. ADVISORI guides you from model development through supervisory approval to ongoing validation — for risk-sensitive capital management under CRR III.

CRD Buffer Requirements

The CRD combined buffer requirement defines how capital conservation buffer, countercyclical buffer, systemic risk buffer and G-SII/O-SII buffers interact under a single framework. ADVISORI advises financial institutions on buffer stacking rules, capital distribution restrictions, MDA calculation and capital conservation planning — ensuring full compliance with the CRD buffer framework.

CRD Capital Adequacy

Capital adequacy requirements under the CRD comprise the overall capital requirement from Pillar 1 minimum, SREP capital add-on (P2R), combined buffer requirement, and Pillar 2 Guidance (P2G). We support banks in supervisory capital quantification, preparation for CRD VI changes, and integration of ESG risks into the capital adequacy assessment.

CRD Compliance

The Capital Requirements Directive (CRD VI) introduces stricter requirements for governance, fit-and-proper assessments, and ESG risk management. CRD compliance requires end-to-end processes from suitability assessments through internal control systems to ongoing supervisory reporting. ADVISORI supports credit institutions with comprehensive CRD compliance: gap analysis, governance framework design, and regulatory documentation.

CRD Conservation Buffer

The CRD Capital Conservation Buffer under Art. 129 CRD V/VI requires EU credit institutions to hold 2.5% Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital above minimum requirements. When breached, the MDA (Maximum Distributable Amount) calculation triggers automatic distribution restrictions on dividends, bonuses, and AT1 coupons. ADVISORI advises on strategic buffer management, CRD VI implementation, and regulatory capital planning across the EU framework.

CRD Corporate Governance

The Capital Requirements Directive (CRD) defines comprehensive governance requirements for credit institutions across the EU — from fit-and-proper assessments to management body composition and remuneration policies. CRD VI adds ESG governance obligations and enhanced supervisory board duties. ADVISORI supports you in fully implementing all CRD governance requirements, preparing for suitability assessments, and establishing robust internal governance structures aligned with EBA guidelines.

CRD Countercyclical Buffer

The countercyclical capital buffer under Art. 130 CRD (Directive 2013/36/EU) requires credit institutions to maintain an institution-specific buffer as the weighted average of applicable national CCyB rates. The calculation under Art. 140 CRD considers the geographic distribution of credit risk exposures. ADVISORI supports you with CRD-compliant buffer calculation, ESRB reciprocity requirements and implementation of CRD VI changes effective January 2026.

CRD Credit Institution

The Capital Requirements Directive (CRD VI) imposes comprehensive requirements on credit institutions regarding governance, authorisation, and supervision. We support banks in the strategic implementation of all CRD requirements - from fit & proper assessments and internal governance structures to supervisory interaction. Our RegTech solutions make your CRD compliance efficient and sustainable.

CRD Credit Risk

End-to-end consulting for implementing the CRD credit risk framework: from the reformed Standardised Approach (SA-CR) and Output Floor calculations to ECAI due diligence requirements. We support your institution in the compliant implementation of CRR III capital requirements and the strategic optimisation of your risk weighting.

CRD Directive

The Capital Requirements Directive (CRD) is the core EU directive governing banking supervision, governance, and authorization of credit institutions. From CRD IV through CRD V to the current CRD VI, it defines the supervisory framework that each EU member state must transpose into national law. ADVISORI has been supporting banks and financial institutions with CRD implementation for over 14 years.

CRD Disclosure Report

The CRD requires credit institutions to maintain a transparent disclosure process with clear governance. We support banks in establishing three-line quality assurance, drafting the disclosure policy and preparing for the Pillar 3 Data Hub — so your disclosure report withstands supervisory scrutiny.

CRD EBA

The European Banking Authority (EBA) operationalises the CRD through binding guidelines on internal governance, remuneration policy, fit-and-proper assessments and ESG risk management. With CRD VI transposition due by January 2026 and the governance guidelines revision (EBA/CP/2025/20), banks face comprehensive adjustments. ADVISORI supports the structured implementation of all EBA requirements — from gap analysis and MaRisk compatibility review to supervisory dialogue.

CRD Fit and Proper

Fit and Proper ensures that members of the management body, supervisory board and key function holders meet regulatory requirements for knowledge, experience, integrity and time commitment. With CRD VI expanding the scope to key function holders and the revised EBA/ESMA joint guidelines introducing AML/CFT competence requirements, banks face growing complexity in their suitability assessment processes. ADVISORI supports you with systematic implementation of all Fit and Proper requirements across the EU framework.

CRD Governance

The CRD defines binding requirements for the internal governance of credit institutions – from the three lines of defence model through internal control systems to the independent compliance function. With the new EBA guidelines (EBA/CP/2025/20) and CRD VI, requirements for risk management governance, control functions, and organizational structures are tightening significantly. ADVISORI supports you with gap analysis, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of your internal governance framework aligned with EBA standards.

CRD IV

Directive 2013/36/EU (CRD IV) together with the CRR forms the regulatory foundation of EU banking supervision under Basel III. We support financial institutions in the full implementation of governance, SREP and Pillar 2 requirements — from gap analysis to supervisory-compliant implementation.

CRD IV Germany

The German implementation of the Capital Requirements Directive IV places specific demands on governance, risk management and BaFin interaction through the KWG and MaRisk framework. We guide banks through full CRD IV compliance in Germany — from gap analysis and SREP preparation to the implementation of compliant remuneration and governance structures.

CRD Internal Models

The use of internal models to calculate risk-weighted assets requires supervisory approval from the ECB and national authorities. We guide your institution through the entire IRB approval process — from model development and validation per the revised ECB guide 2025 to successful regulatory approval. With our expertise, you navigate the tightened CRD VI requirements, the output floor and internal model restrictions with confidence.

CRD Liquidity

The CRD establishes binding liquidity requirements for EU banks — from the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) to internal liquidity risk management. ADVISORI supports financial institutions with regulatory implementation, liquidity governance and building robust stress testing frameworks.

CRD Liquidity Coverage Ratio

The Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) requires credit institutions to hold sufficient high-quality liquid assets (HQLA) to cover net cash outflows over a 30-day stress scenario. The minimum ratio is 100%. Under the EU implementation of Basel III through CRR/CRD, Delegated Regulation 2015/61 governs HQLA categories, inflow/outflow rates, and reporting requirements. ADVISORI supports banks with compliant LCR calculation, HQLA optimization, and supervisory reporting.

CRD Market Discipline

CRD Market Discipline creates transparency and trust between financial institutions and stakeholders through Pillar 3 disclosure requirements. As a leading consulting firm, we develop tailored RegTech solutions for automated disclosure processes, intelligent risk communication and strategic transparency optimisation with full IP protection.

Frequently Asked Questions about CRD Pillar 2

What is the SREP and how does the supervisory review process work for banks?

The Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) is the central instrument of banking supervision for assessing an institution's risk profile. In the SREP, supervisors (BaFin/Bundesbank for LSIs, ECB for SIs) assess four core areas: (1) viability of the business model, (2) internal governance and risk management, (3) capital risks and capital adequacy (ICAAP), (4) liquidity risks and liquidity adequacy (ILAAP). The result is an overall SREP score from which individual capital requirements (P2R) and capital guidance (P2G) are derived. The SREP cycle typically takes place annually, with the intensity varying proportionally to the size and complexity of the institution. ADVISORI supports institutions in systematically preparing for all four SREP elements.

What is the difference between P2R and P2G in the Pillar 2 framework?

P2R (Pillar

2 Requirement) is a binding capital requirement that must be met at all times. It is set individually during the SREP and covers risks not adequately captured by Pillar 1. P2G (Pillar

2 Guidance) is a non-binding capital expectation above the overall capital requirement. Falling below P2G does not automatically trigger supervisory measures but initiates intensified dialogue with the supervisor. In the buffer stacking order, CET 1 capital is first used to meet Pillar

1 and P2R, then the capital conservation buffer, countercyclical buffer, systemic risk buffer, and only then P2G. The MDA trigger (Maximum Distributable Amount) is activated when the combined buffer requirement is breached.

How do ICAAP and ILAAP relate to the SREP?

ICAAP (Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process) and ILAAP (Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Process) are the internal counterparts to the supervisory SREP. In the ICAAP, the institution must demonstrate that it has sufficient capital to cover all material risks – both from a normative perspective (regulatory ratios) and an economic perspective (risk coverage potential). The ILAAP analogously assesses liquidity adequacy. Both processes feed directly into the SREP assessment and are the essential basis for setting P2R and P2G. The ECB guidelines on ICAAP and ILAAP define seven principles, including the responsibility of the management body, integration into overall bank management and proportionality of methods.

What role does risk-bearing capacity play in the ICAAP under CRD?

The risk-bearing capacity calculation (Risikotragfähigkeit/RTF) is the centrepiece of the ICAAP. It ensures the institution always has sufficient capital to cover all material risks. Since the BaFin guidelines of 2018, the RTF is performed in two perspectives: The normative perspective checks whether regulatory capital ratios are maintained over a three-year planning horizon – in both the baseline and adverse stress scenarios. The economic perspective values risks on a present-value basis and compares them against internal capital. Both perspectives must be consistent and are assessed by supervisors in the SREP. Typical challenges include consistency between both perspectives, modelling of concentration risks, and integration of ESG risks, which are gaining importance under CRD VI.

What changes for SREP and Pillar 2 under CRD VI and CRR III?

CRD VI and CRR III bring significant changes to the Pillar

2 framework: ESG risks must be systematically integrated into ICAAP and ILAAP, including climate stress test scenarios and transition risk assessment. Proportionality is strengthened – small, non-complex institutions (SNIs) receive simplified requirements. The fit-and-proper assessment for senior managers is harmonised EU-wide. The EBA is revising its SREP guidelines to account for output floor rules and the new credit risk standardised approaches. Additionally, governance structure requirements are tightened, particularly regarding diversity and sustainability on supervisory boards. Institutions should use the CRD VI implementation deadline to adapt their Pillar

2 processes early.

How does ADVISORI support SREP preparation and the supervisory dialogue?

ADVISORI guides institutions through the entire SREP cycle: In the preparation phase, we conduct a gap analysis of existing ICAAP/ILAAP frameworks against current supervisory expectations. We identify methodological weaknesses, revise the risk-bearing capacity calculation and develop robust stress test scenarios. For the supervisory dialogue, we prepare structured self-assessments and compile the documentation typically requested by examiners – including capital planning documents, risk appetite statements and governance evidence. Our approach is based on direct experience from over

50 Pillar

2 projects and knowledge of what examiners focus on during BaFin and ECB examinations.

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AI-Powered Manufacturing Optimization

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Smart Manufacturing Solutions for Maximum Value Creation

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