German Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil and his his counterparts from five other EU countries want to push ahead with the capital markets union. They are now setting an ambitious goal for a particularly controversial issue.
By Till Hoppe
The French government wants the finance ministers to discuss the reform package for the integration of the financial market infrastructure and supervision as early as March. The Cypriot Council Presidency is not planning to hold a ministerial discussion until May.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Despite the urgency communicated by heads of state and government regarding the savings and investment union, this issue has not yet reached the practical working phase. Discussions on politically sensitive issues such as market surveillance are only just beginning.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
At the presentation of the legislative package on financial market integration, the Financial Markets Commissioner warned against inaction. Industry reactions to the Commission’s most far-reaching step in financial market regulation to date have been predominantly positive.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The EU Commission’s pension package does not address the core problem of the poor quality of European pension products, consumer advocates complain. The Commission’s arguments are based on feedback from the financial sector and is putting its hopes on greater competition.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The EU Commission’s market integration package is intended to bundle a series of politically controversial standardization and centralization projects. This should increase the likelihood of progress being made.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The debate over Parliament’s own-initiative report on the 28th regime for European startups highlights the difficult balance between harmonization goals and political feasibility.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Rapporteur Seekatz believes the proposal is too complex to simply wave through. There is room for improvement, particularly for SMEs and leasing.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
According to the Commission's recommendation, member states should develop easy-to-use investment accounts to encourage more savers to buy shares and funds. The model for this: Sweden.
By Till Hoppe
