The debate on EU bank competitiveness is firing up again on all fronts
By Fanny Roux ( September 7, 2026, 06:46 GMT | Comment) -- The European Commission, EU lawmakers and governments, and the financial sector are stepping up discussions on banking competitiveness ahead of a package proposal expected in the first quarter of 2027. Banking industry calls for streamlined capital rules and freer flows of liquidity for cross-border groups will be tested in a series of meetings this month.With the Brussels bubble back from its summer break, debate on the European Commission’s recent report on boosting banking competitiveness is quickly heating up on multiple fronts....
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