The think tank of the European Parliament has published a briefing on prudential requirements and supervision of investment firms. In the announcement the think tank explains the status as follows:

Prudential requirements and supervision of investment firms
23-11-2018

Investment firms play an important role in capital markets, facilitating savings and investment flows across the EU. However, the current EU rules are seen as fragmented, overly complex, inconsistently applied and often a poor fit for the actual risks taken by the various types of investment firms. The Commission has proposed a new regulation on the prudential requirements of investment firms and a new directive on the prudential supervision of investment firms. These proposals update the framework for investment firms, making it more effective and more closely calibrated to the size and nature of the various investment firms and their risks. Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) agreed its report and negotiating mandate on 24 September 2018. Work in Council is ongoing.

More information:

• Announcement of 23 November 2018
• Briefing (pdf)