SRB operational guidance for banks on communication in resolution

The Single Resolution Board (SRB) has published its operational guidance for banks' communication in resolution scenarios, along with a communication testing supplement to its existing operational guidance on resolvability testing for banks. The guidance is aligned with the European Banking Authority resolvability framework and supports the implementation of the existing SRB's Expectations for Banks. The SRB states that it does not introduce new requirements but instead clarifies how banks should prepare and test their ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders during a resolution event or crisis.

Key areas covered include: (i) coordination between banks and the resolution authorities; (ii) consideration of moratorium tools under the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive in communication planning; (iii) banks' communication plans for resolution; and (iv) governance arrangements for communication during resolution. The guidance was consulted on in October 2025. The SRB confirms that banks will have until April 2028 to consider and incorporate the operational guidance, where necessary, into their communication plans.

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