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Capital Markets Union: Commission puts forward important new proposals

The European Commission is today putting forward a whole series of proposals that form part of the EU's capital markets union (CMU) flagship initiative. The Commission is following up on its sustainable finance action plan, and wants to further protect consumers. Two other initiatives would create more funding opportunities especially for SMEs and strengthen the resilience of the EU economy.

 
Cryptocurrencies

Crypto-asset markets and exchanges are a truly global market. How is the EU reacting to this new, developing phenomenon?

 
Towards completing the Capital Markets Union

The European Commission is today putting forward proposals aimed at promoting alternative sources of financing and removing barriers to cross-border investments. The proposals are part of a broader strategy to build a true capital markets union (CMU) and encourage investments in the EU.

 
Investment firms

Proposals put forward by European Commission aim to simplify prudential rules for investment firms.