The European Commission has identified the Savings and Investment Union (SIU) as one of the major goals of the current legislative term. The revision of securitisation regulation is intended to be the first major step in this direction. However, additional regulatory processes have also been initiated—here is an overview. Competitiveness of the EU Banking Sector
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EU Inc. – Pioneering a New Legal Framework for European Companies
Today, the European Commission presented a draft regulation for the EU Inc. – a unified corporate form designed for the entire EU. As the cornerstone of a potential “28th regime”, it aims to harmonise further areas of law in the long term. Currently, fragmented national company laws hinder cross-border activities, increase administrative burdens, and drive up costs from incorporation
Consultation on the Competitiveness of the EU Banking Sector Published
Strong Framework, Limited Dynamism On February 11, 2026, the European Commission launched a Targeted Consultation on the competitiveness of the EU banking sector. This consultation will serve as a key foundation for a report on the further development of the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) this year. The EU banking sector is highly stable, with
European Council Adopts Position on Securitisation Regulation
One week after the report of the EU Parliament’s rapporteur (see TSIkompakt article of 12 December), the European Council has now adopted its position on the European Commission’s proposals to revise the Securitisation Regulation. Unlike the Parliament’s position, the Council’s position is final. The proposals go beyond those of the European Commission but remain behind
Constructive Draft Report by the EU Parliament Rapporteur on Securitisation Regulation
On 12 December, the rapporteur of the European Parliament (EP), Ralf Seekatz, published his draft report on the Securitisation Regulation and the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR). With this, he lays the foundation for the Parliament’s position on the proposals presented by the European Commission last summer to revise the securitisation framework (see TSIkompakt of 17