On 4 November 2024, the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) celebrates its 10th anniversary: since its inception on 4 November 2014, the largest and most significant banks in the euro area have come under the direct supervision of the European Central Bank (ECB) as part of the SSM. Its aim is to promote financial stability and minimise risk. Joint Supervisory Teams and standardised rulebooks help to harmonise banking supervision and strengthen trust in the European banking system.

Welcome! Fritzi Köhler-Geib joined the Bundesbank’s Executive Board as a new member on 1 November. She has received her certificate of appointment from Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel. 

At an event held in honour of former Bundesbank President Karl Otto Pöhl, incumbent President Joachim Nagel spoke about strengthening the foundation of the euro so that stable prices can be ensured even in turbulent times. He emphasised the importance of sound public finances, integrated markets and public confidence in central banks.

The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB), which oversees the European Union’s financial system with the objective of preventing systemic risk, has elected Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel to serve on its Steering Committee for the next three years.