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On April 24, 2026, the Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia) announced it has confirmed the systemic risk buffer (SyRB) requirement for all banks authorised in Italy. The buffer, set at 1.0 percent of risk-weighted exposures for credit and counterparty risk towards Italian residents, entered into full effect at the end of June 2025. The Bank of Italy established the SyRB requirement in April 2024 to strengthen the Italian banking system's capacity to withstand adverse events independent of economic and financial cycles. The buffer applies at both consolidated and individual levels, calculated on exposures to Italian residents as specified in the Bank of Italy's regulatory reporting tables (Corep C09.01 and C09.02). The confirmation follows the Bank of Italy's biennial review of the buffer level, as required under regulatory provisions. During the public consultation period from February 20 to March 6, 2026, the Bank of Italy received no material observations warranting a modification to the current requirement level. The buffer remains an important tool for maintaining systemic stability; if adverse events occur, the Bank of Italy may release the buffer to provide banks with resources to absorb losses and sustain credit supply to the economy. The Bank of Italy will continue to review the SyRB level at least every two years, or sooner if circumstances require. Authorised banks must continue to maintain the 1.0 percent systemic risk buffer requirement. **Reference:** Bank of Italy Press Release, April 24, 2026