Regulation

EC to launch sweeping review of post-crisis regulation

Lord Hill plots new review of the impact of Europe's financial reforms – and has not ruled out making changes to legislation where the case is compelling

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The European Commission is to launch a fresh, all-encompassing review of regulatory changes made in response to the financial crisis, as part of its push towards a Capital Markets Union – a move that could ultimately see changes made to huge pieces of legislation, including Mifid II.

The EC has revealed its intentions in its action plan for the CMU - which is being led by the European commissioner for financial services Lord Jonathan Hill - a draft copy of which has been seen by Financial News.

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