(a)

the convergence in supervisory practices reached by competent authorities:

(b)

the functioning of the colleges of supervisors;

(c)

the progress achieved towards convergence in the fields of crisis prevention, management and resolution, including Union funding mechanisms;

(d)

the role of the Authority as regards systemic risk;

(e)

the application of the safeguard clause established in Article 38;

(f)

the application of the binding mediation role established in Article 19.

(a)

it is appropriate to continue separate supervision of banking, insurance, occupational pensions, securities and financial markets;

(b)

it is appropriate to undertake prudential supervision and supervise the conduct of business separately or by the same supervisor;

(c)

it is appropriate to simplify and reinforce the architecture of the ESFS in order to increase the coherence between the macro and the micro levels and between the ESAs;

(d)

the evolution of the ESFS is consistent with that of the global evolution;

(e)

there is sufficient diversity and excellence within the ESFS;

(f)

accountability and transparency in relation to publication requirements are adequate;

(g)

the resources of the Authority are adequate to carry out its responsibilities;

(h)

it is appropriate for the seat of the Authority to be maintained or to move the ESAs to a single seat to enhance better coordination between them.