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ECB plays down rise in euro’s global status

The European Central Bank argues that the recent rises in the share holdings of the 10-year old currency is almost entirely because of its rising value

Rise takes eurozone rates to seven-year high

Markets were relieved by a less hawkish tone from the European Central Bank, which damped fears of further rises to come

Brussels eyes bank shake-up

Customers could be able to switch their accounts between institutions more easily and without charge, suggests a proposed regulation circulating in the European Commission

ECB calls for better access to bank data

The European Central Bank cites the need to improve the flow of sensitive information in order to fulfil its core tasks of ensuring financial stability and setting rates

EU calls to limit auditors’ liability

The unlimited liability borne by auditors is ‘no longer tenable’, the European Commission said, recommending countries introduce legislation to limit auditors’ risks

Brussels acts to enforce rules on dirty money

The European Commission is pursuing its members over their failure to implement anti-money laundering laws amid tensions over the global crackdown on criminal financing

Brussels concern at Northern Rock package

The European Commission has serious reservations about the British government’s restructuring package to save Northern Rock, the stricken mortgage lender

Call for European banks to revive markets

A member of the central bank’s executive board has urged banks to make ‘serious efforts’ to bring investors back into the mortgage-backed bond and similar markets

‘White list’ excludes UK-linked tax havens

A draft document drawn up by European Union member countries of financial centres with top quality anti-money-laundering controls has omitted key British-linked territories

Martin Wolf: Emu’s second 10 years may be tougher than its first

The eurozone is a triumph as a monetary union. Yet it is much less so as an economic union. Its creation has not caused the acceleration in dynamism that proponents hoped for – if anything, structural reforms have slowed, writes Martin Wolf

Comment: Euro’s success could be its downfall

Eurozone loan demand plunges

Mixed reviews greet 10th anniversary

Rate rise hint sends euro to fresh high

EU threat on clearing services

Editorial comment: Clearing the way

Brussels ‘timid’ on investment rules

Italy and Spain start to feel the pinch

Peru raises rates to curb inflation impact

EU plan for sovereign fund code under fire

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Cherished myths fall victim to reality: Proponents of the idea that free markets are efficient told us that when financial markets were left free, they would work miracles, writes Paul De Grauwe