Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 133/2025 of 13 June 2025 amending Annex IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1865]

**Executive Summary** The document is a decision (No 133/2025) of the EEA Joint Committee, dated 13 June 2025, amending Annex IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1865]. It incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3172 into the EEA Agreement and repeals Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/637. The decision enters into force on 14 June 2025, conditional upon notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Amendment to Annex IX:** * Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3172 is added to Annex IX of the EEA Agreement. It concerns implementing technical standards for public disclosures by institutions as per Regulation (EU) No 575/2013. * **Repeal of Existing Regulation:** * Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/637 is repealed from Annex IX of the EEA Agreement, effective from 31 December 2025. * **Language Authenticity:** * The Icelandic and Norwegian language texts of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3172 are authentic and will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union. * **Entry into Force:** * The decision enters into force on 14 June 2025, subject to the completion of all notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. * **Publication:** * The decision will be published in the EEA Section of the Official Journal of the European Union and in the EEA Supplement. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: EEA Authorities** * **Impact:** Requires incorporating and implementing the new regulations and repealing the old regulation within the EEA legal framework. * **Action Required:** Ensure timely publication of the decision and regulation in relevant official journals. Enforce the new provisions starting 14 June 2025, after Article 103(1) is met. **Stakeholder: Financial Institutions within the EEA** * **Impact:** Institutions must comply with the disclosure requirements outlined in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3172. * **Action Required:** Adapt disclosure practices to align with the new implementing technical standards by 31 December 2025. **Stakeholder: Legal and Compliance Departments of EEA Financial Institutions** * **Impact:** These departments need to understand the implications of the amended regulations and advise their institutions accordingly. * **Action Required:** Familiarize themselves with the new regulation (EU) 2024/3172 and its implications for public disclosures. **Stakeholder: European Parliament and Council** * **Impact:** Their regulations related to public disclosures by institutions are being implemented within the EEA via this decision. * **Action Required:** No immediate action required, but should monitor the implementation of the decision within the EEA.

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