Friday November 14 2014

News Source: Global Exchanges

Focus: Stock Exchange Regulation

Type: General




On 4th November 2014, the ECB fully assumed supervisory tasks and responsibilities in the framework of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM). The SSM is a new system of banking supervision for Europe, comprising the ECB and the national supervisory authorities of the participating countries.

Its main aims are to:

  • Ensure the safety and soundness of the European banking system;
  • increase financial integration and stability;
  • ensure consistent supervision.
The SSM is one of the two pillars of the EU banking union, along with the Single Resolution Mechanism.

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