FIN-FOCUS, No.1, May 2006-

The Fin-Focus Newsletter gives an overview of European Commission initiatives in the field of financial services, while focusing on hose aspects of financial services most relevant to users and consumers. This newsletter is part of the Commission's Financial Services Policy for 2005-2010 and will be published twice a year.

http://ec.europa.eu/comm/internal_market/finances/news/newsletter_en.htm.

Features in the first issue of May 2006 included:

The European Commission investigates whether there is enough competition in the financial services area Consumer Credit

Review of rules for Deposit Guarantees

The Single Market: Consumer and Mortgage Credit

Easier cross-border payments

Long-term savings

Increasing dialogue with consumers

Ongoing or upcoming consultations and events

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