Making progress towards an EU savings and investments union is crucial to boosting the competitiveness of European banks.

Securitisation is an underexploited tool in the EU but could play an important role in funding strategic priorities and paving the way for growth.

Commission launched simplification package in February as part of increased focus on EU competitiveness.

Commission unveils strategy to create better financial opportunities for individuals, while boosting EU economic growth and competitiveness.

Young Europeans met with Commissioner Albuquerque and shared their ideas on the future of finance.

Agreement reached on proposal that aims to streamline reporting requirements and reduce the administrative burden on European companies.

NPL advisory panel paper looks at the state of NPL secondary markets.

The Commission publishes a proposal on shortening the settlement cycle in the EU from two days to one.

Laying the foundations for an even more effective way to prevent and fight financial crime.

European Parliament and Council finalise review of the Benchmarks Regulation.

Commission takes further steps towards implementation of MiCA and DORA.

Coming soon – a new European standard for green bonds

A snapshot from Commissioner-designate Maria Luís Albuquerque’s appearance before the European Parliament.

Reform of long-term investment funds benefits investors and strengthens EU capital markets.

Interview with the Commissioner on her mandate, where she thinks most progress was made, and how she sees the future of finance.

DG FISMA hosted a roundtable to identify barriers to financial market integration in the EU.

Synthetic data enables national authorities to make their financial data publicly available.

EU applies banking package from January 2025, postpones market risk rules to preserve the international level playing field.

Report looks at key risks climate change poses to financial stability – and what the EU is doing about them.

How does the uptake of Artificial Intelligence systems impact finance?