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The Commission has published its report to improve banking competitiveness in the EU and is now looking for stakeholder feedback.

The academic community is a key sounding board as regards the design and deployment of the EU Commission’s policy in financial services.

The standards help EU investors and stakeholders evaluate sustainability‑related risks and should lower reporting costs.

The package includes country‑specific recommendations to help Member States make progress on the savings and investments union.

Delegated act introduces targeted, time‑limited adjustments to the EU’s implementation of the fundamental review of the trading book.

Commission’s annual report assesses financial, economic and policy developments, and examines the underlying structural factors driving them.

Commissioner Albuquerque met with 15 young Europeans who highlighted the importance of promoting financial literacy across Europe.

Commission report confirms the system’s effectiveness, while updated guidance will improve the risk management and supervision of money market funds.

The aim of the strategy is to boost efficiency, scale, and market connectivity for the benefit of EU households and businesses.

These technologies can reduce payment and settlement frictions, improve liquidity management, enable programmability and streamline reconciliation.

A lot has changed since the original directive was adopted – and UCITS funds have been able to adapt to innovation in financial markets.

New EU rules are fostering the sharing and reuse of supervisory data and reducing redundant reporting.

Starting in June, companies seeking to provide independent external reviews of European green bonds will need to register with ESMA.

The assessment shows the sector benefits from a solid framework based on robust legislation, strong governance, and effective coordination.

The Commission is reaching out to young Europeans to get their views on the skills and know-how they need to take charge of their financial future.

Two businesses share their experience of the complex world of sanctions compliance and offer advice about how to navigate the challenges.

What are microaggressions? And why is it important that we take them seriously?

The platform’s third mandate will run until the end of 2027, and will advise the Commission on the EU taxonomy and sustainable finance framework.

Survey - Reality check

Changes are designed to address shortcomings and make disclosure rules for sustainable financial products simpler, more efficient, and better aligned with market realities.