The EU has introduced a specific regulatory process for financial services, with 3 supervisory authorities and a board to monitor systemic risks.
The capital markets union is the EU’s plan to unlock funding for Europe’s growth.
The banking union ensures that EU banks are stronger and better supervised, so that they can support the wider economy.
EU rules strengthen the resilience of insurance companies and pension funds to shocks, and ensure failures are managed effectively.
The EU is examining how to integrate sustainability into its financial policy in order to support the European green deal.
New financial technologies can facilitate access to financial services and improve the efficiency of the financial system.
The EU aims to empower consumers to make informed financial decisions and ensure they are well protected if something goes wrong.
EU laws to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism contribute to global security and the integrity of the financial system.
The EU works with its international partners to develop consistent policies on the regulation of financial markets and capital movements.