Countercyclical capital in Spanish banks: A review in the context of capital buffers
In efforts to achieve convergence with EU supervisory standards and in response to recommendations from the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB), the Bank of Spain has recently announced significant revisions to the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB), increasing it gradually from 0% at present to 1% by year-end 2026 and introducing greater flexibility. The changes highlight the need to recalibrate Spain’s CCyB, taking into account potential tensions between micro and macro perspectives, to allow for greater adaptability in response to the economic cycle.