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Sector Inquiries

Commissioner Kroes Commissioner Neelie Kroes:
"These inquiries are an important first step in allowing the Commission to identify ways to improve competition in EU financial markets."
    Commissioner McCreevy Commissioner McCreevy:
"They are a useful complement to the Commission's efforts to tackle regulatory barriers within the Single Market for financial services.

Inquiry into the business insurance sector >

Inquiry into the retail banking sector >


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).




  
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