Regulation and supervision
The EU has introduced a specific regulatory process for financial services. The EU’s supervisory architecture consists of 3 European supervisory authorities and a board to monitor systemic risks.
Capital markets union and financial markets
The capital markets union is the EU’s plan to unlock funding for Europe’s growth.
Banking and banking union
The banking union ensures that EU banks are stronger and better supervised, so that they can support the wider economy.
Insurance and pension funds
The EU provides a framework for authorities to manage insurance failures effectively.
Sustainable finance
The EU is examining how to make sustainability considerations an integral part of its financial policy in order to support the European green deal.
Digital finance
New financial technologies can facilitate access to financial services and improve the efficiency of the financial system.
Consumer finance and payments
Financial services have a major impact on consumers' lives. Consumers should be able to make well-informed decisions on financial matters and feel confident that they are well protected if something goes wrong.
Financial crime
The EU has laws in place to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
EU and the world
The EU works with its international partners to develop consistent policies on the regulation of financial markets and capital movements.
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Sanctions
An essential tool through which the EU can intervene where necessary to prevent conflict or respond to emerging or current crises.
Digital finance
New financial technologies can facilitate access to financial services and improve the efficiency of the financial system.
Financial crime
Fighting money laundering and terrorist financing contributes to global security, integrity of the financial system and sustainable growth.
Consultations and tender opportunities
Consultations
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Call for tenders
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