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NSFR, FRTB, SA-CCR and MREL/TLAC: End-to-End Regulatory Implementation

CRR-2

CRR II (Regulation (EU) 2019/876) transposes key Basel III reforms into EU law: binding NSFR, the revised standardised approach for counterparty credit risk (SA-CCR), FRTB reporting requirements, and MREL/TLAC requirements. ADVISORI supports credit institutions with full CRR II implementation — from gap analysis to supervisory-compliant delivery.

  • ✓NSFR calculation and management per Articles 428a§428ai CRR II
  • ✓SA-CCR implementation as the new standardised approach for derivative counterparty risk
  • ✓FRTB reporting obligations and trading/banking book boundary
  • ✓MREL/TLAC compliance and leverage ratio buffer for G-SIIs

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What Does CRR II (Regulation 2019/876) Regulate?

Our AI Expertise

  • Leading expertise in AI-supported financial regulation and EU AI Act compliance
  • Proven RegTech solutions for automated CRR-2 compliance
  • Comprehensive approach from AI strategy to operational implementation
  • Secure and compliant AI implementation with maximum IP protection
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CRR II Implementation Status

Core CRR II requirements have been binding since 28 June 2021, including the NSFR, leverage ratio, and SA-CCR calculations. FRTB reporting obligations apply since January 2023. Institutions should regularly review their implementation against current EBA guidelines and national supervisory expectations.

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Years of Experience

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Employees

520+

Projects

We combine deep regulatory expertise with proven implementation methods. Our consultants know CRR II requirements in detail — from NSFR calibration and SA-CCR calculations to MREL planning — and implement them within your existing IT and process landscapes.

Our Approach:

Gap analysis: Systematic review of processes, systems and data quality against CRR II requirements

Functional specification: Detailed design for NSFR calculation, SA-CCR modelling and FRTB reporting

IT implementation: Adaptation of risk calculation systems, regulatory reporting software and data architecture

Validation and testing: Plausibility checks, parallel runs and supervisory-compliant documentation

Ongoing support: Monitoring regulatory changes, EBA RTS updates and supervisory requirements

"CRR-2 marks a turning point in European banking regulation and offers a unique opportunity for intelligent transformation. Our AI-supported compliance solutions enable institutions not only to meet regulatory requirements but to use them as a catalyst for operational excellence and sustainable competitive advantages, while simultaneously ensuring the highest security standards and comprehensive IP protection."
Melanie Düring

Melanie Düring

Head of Risk Management

Our Services

We offer you tailored solutions for your digital transformation

AI-Based CRR-2 Readiness and Strategic Transformation Planning

We use advanced algorithms to comprehensively assess your CRR-2 compliance situation and develop data-driven transformation strategies for sustainable success.

  • Machine learning gap analysis across all CRR-2 requirement areas
  • AI-supported impact analysis on business model and strategic objectives
  • Automated development of prioritized transformation roadmaps
  • Intelligent cost-benefit optimization for CRR-2 compliance investments

Intelligent Capital Management and Extended Requirements Fulfillment

Our platforms optimize your capital allocation under the expanded CRR-2 requirements and create strategic competitive advantages.

  • Machine learning-optimized equity management and dynamic allocation
  • AI-supported capital planning with extended stress testing models
  • Automated RWA optimization with continuous real-time monitoring
  • Intelligent management dashboards for strategic capital decisions

AI-Supported Liquidity Management and Extended Risk Control

We implement intelligent liquidity and risk management systems that proactively monitor and optimize CRR-2 requirements.

  • Automated liquidity ratio calculation with ML validation
  • Predictive liquidity and risk models with intelligent early warning systems
  • AI-optimized liquidity buffer management and dynamic risk allocation
  • Intelligent stress testing platforms with automated scenario generation

Machine learning Governance and Compliance Frameworks

We develop intelligent governance architectures that combine CRR-2 compliance with operational excellence and strategic advantages.

  • AI-supported governance systems with automated decision processes
  • Machine learning compliance monitoring with real-time monitoring
  • Intelligent risk management platforms with predictive analytics
  • AI-optimized integration of governance into strategic corporate planning

Fully Automated Regulatory Reporting and Data Management

Our platforms automate all CRR-2 reporting processes and ensure the highest data quality and compliance security.

  • Fully automated CRR-2 submissions with AI-based quality control
  • Machine learning-supported data validation and intelligent anomaly detection
  • Intelligent data management platforms with smooth real-time integration
  • AI-optimized management dashboards with predictive compliance insights

AI-Supported Change Management and Sustainable Organizational Development

We support you in the intelligent transformation of your organization and the development of sustainable AI compliance capacities for long-term success.

  • AI-optimized change management strategies for CRR-2 transformation
  • Development of internal AI expertise and digital competence centers
  • Tailored training programs for AI-supported compliance
  • Continuous optimization and adaptive support

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 CRR-2

What does CRR II (Regulation 2019/876) regulate?

CRR II (Regulation (EU) 2019/876) amends the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR, Regulation 575/2013) and transposes key Basel III reforms into EU law. It introduces the binding Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) with a 100% minimum, replaces the mark-to-market method with the standardised approach for counterparty credit risk (SA-CCR), establishes FRTB reporting requirements for market risk, makes the 3% leverage ratio binding, and introduces MREL/TLAC requirements for resolvable institutions. Core provisions have applied since

28 June 2021.

How does the NSFR work under CRR II?

The Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) is set out in Articles 428a to 428ai of CRR II. It requires available stable funding (ASF) to equal at least 100% of required stable funding (RSF). The NSFR limits maturity transformation by ensuring long-term assets are funded by long-term liabilities. Small and non-complex institutions (SNCI under Art. 4(1)(145)) may apply a simplified sNSFR as a proportionate alternative. The NSFR has been binding since

28 June 2021.

What is SA-CCR and why does it replace the mark-to-market method?

The standardised approach for counterparty credit risk (SA-CCR, Art. 274–280 CRR II) replaces the mark-to-market method and the original exposure method for calculating exposure at default (EAD) on derivatives. SA-CCR captures netting agreements and collateral more accurately, differentiates by asset class (interest rate, credit, equity, commodity, FX), and reflects risk profiles better than predecessor methods. Smaller institutions with limited derivatives activity may use the simplified SA-CCR.

What do the FRTB reporting requirements under CRR II entail?

CRR II introduces FRTB reporting requirements through Art. 430b. Institutions must report new market risk calculations in parallel with existing methods. The FRTB enforces a stricter boundary between trading and banking books (Art. 104a-104c), introduces the sensitivity-based approach as the new standardised method, and revises the internal model approach (IMA). FRTB reporting has applied since

1 January

2023 and prepares the ground for own funds requirements under CRR III.

What MREL/TLAC requirements does CRR II introduce?

CRR II establishes TLAC (Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity) requirements in Art. 92a and 92b for global systemically important institutions (G-SIIs). G-SIIs must maintain at least 18% of risk-weighted assets and 6.75% of total leverage ratio exposure in eligible liabilities. The BRRD II (Directive 2019/879) complements this with MREL requirements for all resolution-relevant institutions. The objective is to ensure loss absorption and recapitalisation capacity in a resolution scenario.

What does proportionality mean for small institutions under CRR II?

CRR II introduces the category of small and non-complex institutions (SNCI) in Art. 4(1)(145) for the first time. SNCIs benefit from proportionate reliefs: simplified NSFR (sNSFR), reduced disclosure requirements (Art. 433a-433c), simplified remuneration rules, and exemption from FRTB reporting where trading book activity is minimal. SNCI criteria include total assets below EUR

5 billion and the absence of internal model approaches.

How does CRR II differ from CRR III?

CRR II (Regulation 2019/876) primarily implements Basel III reforms: binding NSFR, SA-CCR, leverage ratio, and MREL/TLAC. CRR III (Regulation 2024/1623, applicable from January 2025) goes further by implementing the remaining Basel III final reforms (Basel IV): the 72.5% output floor, revised credit risk standardised approach (SA-CR), new standardised approach for operational risk, FRTB as an own funds requirement (not just reporting), and enhanced ESG disclosure. CRR III builds directly on the CRR II framework.

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AI-Powered Manufacturing Optimization

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Significant increase in production performance
Reduction of downtime and production costs
Improved sustainability through more efficient resource utilization

AI Automation in Production

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Intelligent Networking for Future-Proof Production Systems

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Generative AI in Manufacturing

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Reduction of AI application implementation time to just a few weeks
Improvement in product quality through early defect detection
Increased manufacturing efficiency through reduced downtime

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