Černaja-Mežmale elected vice-chair of European Banking Authority

( October 23, 2026, 14:48 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Kristīne Černaja-Mežmale has been elected vice-chair of the European Banking Authority for a two-and-a-half-year term, starting on Nov. 1. The Latvian central bank official will succeed Helmut Ettl, who is moving to the International Monetary Fund. Černaja-Mežmale has represented Latvia on EBA’s supervisory board since 2023 and previously held senior banking supervision roles in Latvia.Press release follows. ...

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