European Commission

341 results about this entity

Period: 16 Nov 2001 - 01 Aug 2024

European Commission sets up fintech task force

The European Commission has set up a Financial Technology Task Force to shape its response to the effects of digital innovations in the banking sector.

Europe opens in-depth probe into LSE/Deutsche Bourse tie-up

The European Commission has opened an in-depth anti-trust investigation into the proposed EUR24 billion merger between Deutsche Bourse and the London Stock Exchange.

EC backs fintech in capital markets

Fintech has the power to increase the role of capital markets, bringing them closer to companies and investors, says the European Commission.

EBA responds to EC's virtual currency AML plans

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has called on the EC to postpone plans to bring virtual currency exchanges and wallet providers under the scope of a new Anti-Money Laundering Directive.

EC offers cash for fintech study

The European Commission has issued a call for tender, offering up to EUR350,000 for a study on the continent's fintech sector.

EC plans tougher AML rules for virtual currency exchanges

Virtual currency exchanges and wallet providers will come under the scope of the European Union's Anti-Money Laundering Directive as part of a push to tackle terrorist financing.

European Commission steps up efforts to tackle cyber-threats

Questions and answers on cyber-security developments

European Commission selects Markit for fixed income pricing data and metrics

Markit (Nasdaq: MRKT), a leading global provider of financial information services, today announced that it has been selected by the European Commission to provide fixed income pricing data and liquidity metrics for use in the Commission’s research and policymaking activities.

MEPs call on Commission to set up virtual currency task force

The EU Commission should set up a taskforce to monitor virtual currencies to prevent their being used to launder money or finance terrorism, said Parliament in a non-binding resolution voted on Thursday.

European Commission proposes new e-commerce rules

The European Commission today tabled a package of measures to allow consumers and companies to buy and sell products and services online more easily and confidently across the EU.

European Council confirms MiFID II delay

On 18 May 2016, the Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper) approved, on behalf of the Council, an agreement with the European Parliament on a one-year delay to new securities market rules.

Isda and Markit offer concessions on CDS licensing to address anti-trust concerns

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (Isda) and Markit are promising to implement reforms to the licensing of data and indices on credit default swaps to stave off an ongoing anti-trust investigation by the European Commission.