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Banking union

The EU is working to make its bank crisis management and deposit insurance framework stronger and more resilient.

 
Commissioner’s corner

EU-U.S. partnership: Ms McGuinness gives the keynote opening remarks at an event organised by the Atlantic Council.

 
EU Finance news in brief

Commission adopts equivalence decision for U.S. CCPs, paving the way for them to be able to provide central clearing services in the EU.

 
Interview with John Berrigan

Director-General for DG FISMA talks about his first year in the job, the impact of the pandemic, and what he sees as the main challenges ahead.

 
EU-UK trade deal

What does the free trade agreement mean for financial services, now that the UK has become a ‘third country’?

 
Non-performing loans

EU taking steps to prevent a build-up of NPLs following the Covid crisis so banks can continue supporting households and businesses.

 
EU Finance news in brief

Commission presents strategy to help Europe play a leading role in global economic governance, while protecting the EU from unfair practices.

 
Commissioner’s corner

Looking ahead to a busy 2021: Ms McGuinness gives the opening remarks at the ECON Committee Structured Dialogue.

 
Sustainable finance

You may not be as green as you think… Riding a bike and eating organic are important steps – but what about your personal finances?

 
Crypto-assets

The European Commission puts forward new legislation on crypto-assets as part of its digital finance strategy.

 
EU equity markets

Why have Europe’s stock markets become less important - and how can this be reversed?

 
EU Finance news in brief

Financial reporting: Commission adopts an Interpretative Communication on the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF).

 
EU Finance news in brief

European long-term investment funds: Commission launches a public consultation to feed into a review of the legislation.

 
Mairead McGuinness

A profile of the new Commissioner for DG FISMA, who aims to ensure the stability of the financial sector, while putting people front and centre.

 
Alternative investment funds

New consultation will gather views on how to improve the way the EU AIF market works as part of the overall financial system.

 
Capital markets union

New action plan aims to get individuals’ savings to work for them and, at the same time, provide much-needed financing for the economy.

 
EU sanctions

Restrictive measures are a key tool for the EU to safeguard its interests and security. But how do they work and what is the Commission’s role in their implementation?

 
COVID-19

Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis on the EU response to the Coronavirus crisis – and the impact it will have on DG FISMA policies.