FISMA says farewell to DG John Berrigan, and welcomes Paulina Dejmek Hack
General
Financial services play a key role going forward, with four messages in particular standing out.
Have your say about the 2026 State of the European Union speech
Two initiatives launched by the European Commission in July under the Financial Literacy Strategy for the EU are still open for contributions. Together, they aim to promote the wider use of successful practices and strengthen the quality of financial literacy activities in the EU.
The Commission has published its report to improve banking competitiveness in the EU and is now looking for stakeholder feedback.
Commission outlines measures to strengthen Europe's banking sector and support growth
The academic community is a key sounding board as regards the design and deployment of the EU Commission’s policy in financial services.
EU Finance Podcast host Aidas Palubinskas chats with Kyriakos Pierrakakis, Greek Finance Minister and President of the Eurogroup, about the savings and investments union (SIU).
EU Finance Podcast host Aidas Palubinskas chats with Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) – the EU's principal investment arm and one of the world's largest multilateral lenders.
The standards help EU investors and stakeholders evaluate sustainability‑related risks and should lower reporting costs.
Deadline extended for consultation on the functioning of EU crypto-assets rules
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.
https://finance.ec.europa.eu/regulation-and-supervision/consultations-0/targeted-consultation-review-mica-regulation_en
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.
Commission seeks feedback on revised sustainability reporting standards
The aim of the strategy is to boost efficiency, scale, and market connectivity for the benefit of EU households and businesses.
Deadline extended: final chance to have your say on private equity exits