MEMO: Statement by Commissioner Michel Barnier following the agreement in trilogue on new European rules to impose stronger prudential requirements on banks

Statement on final agreement reached last night on a package that sets stronger prudential requirements for banks, requiring them to keep sufficient capital reserves and liquidity.

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ESO: Background Information: MEMO: CRD IV/CRR – Frequently Asked Questions http://www.europeansources.info/record/memo-crd-iv-crr-frequently-asked-questions/

ESO: Background Information: An important step towards a real banking union in Europe: Statement by Commissioner Michel Barnier following the trilogue agreement on the creation of the Single Supervisory Mechanism for the eurozone http://www.europeansources.info/record/an-important-step-towards-a-real-banking-union-in-europe-statement-by-commissioner-michel-barnier-following-the-trilogue-agreement-on-the-creation-of-the-single-supervisory-mechanism-for-the-eurozone/

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