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The Finance Minister of Sweden, which took the helm of the EU yesterday (1 July), said hedge funds and private equity firms needed to be regulated, but warned against "overzealous" initiatives as they should not be seen as the primary cause of the global financial crisis.
LinksDossier: Financial regulation: The EU's agenda
The European Commission's plans to toughen up bank capital rules are being delayed amid disagreement over how far supervisors should be allowed to meddle with bankers' pay, according to sources.
European Union leaders have agreed a common agenda ahead of the G20 summit in London, pushing for tighter rules to regulate global financial markets including tax havens - EurActiv offers an overview of the state of play. (read more)
Schoolchildren could start receiving courses on how to use a bank account or buy and sell shares on the stock exchange as part of EU efforts to educate citizens and prevent possible future financial crises. (read more)
Consumers take centre stage in the Commission's Green Paper on Retail Financial Services, which lays down options on how to make retail banking and insurance services better and cheaper for EU citizens. (read more)
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