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The European Commission launched inquiries into competition in financial services in June 2005, pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003. The financial services sector enquiry focused on three areas: payments cards, core retail banking and business insurance.

This website provides information relating to the inquiries, key documents, and a set of frequently asked questions (FAQ).