Bank resolution and national insolvency law: the case of group financing

Abstract

This article explores the complex interplay between bank resolution and national insolvency law, with a specific focus on intra-group financing. We discuss group financial support agreements under BRRD, prudential requirements under the CRR, iMREL under BRRD, and harmonisation of national bank insolvency laws. We conclude that without harmonisation, the dependence of bank resolution on national insolvency laws continues to result in legal diversity and uncertainty, and thus may jeopardise effective resolution.