The EBA appoints Kristīne Černaja-Mežmale as its new Vice-Chair
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The EBA Board of Supervisors has elected Kristīne Černaja-Mežmale, Member of the Council of Latvijas Banka, as Vice-Chair for two and a half years. She replaces Helmut Ettl, who becomes an Executive Director of the IMF.
Who is affected
EBA governance.
Deadlines
Takes office on 1 November 2026.
Plain-language version
The EBA, the EU authority that sets the rules for banks, has a new vice-chair: Kristīne Černaja-Mežmale, a board member of Latvia's central bank, elected for two and a half years. She replaces Helmut Ettl, who is leaving to become an executive director at the IMF. She takes office on 1 November 2026; it is an internal change with no direct effect on customers.
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