The Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 establishes the European Banking Authority (EBA) to enhance the quality and consistency of banking supervision in the EU. This initiative responds to vulnerabilities exposed during the financial crisis and aims to coordinate national supervisory authorities, ensuring effective and uniform application of EU laws. The Authority is tasked with promoting supervisory convergence, protecting depositors and investors, and addressing systemic risks, while maintaining independence from any external influence.

The EBA will operate within a broader European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS) and will also facilitate cooperation with other supervisory authorities. It is empowered to develop regulatory and implementing technical standards, conduct peer reviews, and issue guidelines to ensure a consistent regulatory framework across Member States. The Regulation also stipulates protocols for the diligent collection of information and the handling of disputes among different authorities, thereby cultivating an integrated financial market.