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Brussels shies away from forcing banking sector split

In a draft proposal, the European Commission appears on course to step back from earlier plans that would rigorously force large banks to hive off their lending business from their risker trading operations.

Liikanen group urges splitting retail, high-risk banking

Banks should separate deposit banking from trading and other high-risk investment to shield taxpayers from further bailouts and protect savers, an EU advisory group said on Tuesday (2 October).

New commissioner Olli Rehn aims for strong economic portfolio

Following his approval by the Council, the new Finnish Commissioner Olli Rehn has taken office in Brussels with responsibility for the Enterprise and InfoSoc portfolios. His key ambitions lie in economic affairs.

Liikanen set to become new Finnish bank chief; Olli Rehn possibly new Commissioner

Enterprise Commissioner Erkki Liikanen was nominated as new governor of the Finnish Central Bank, but the final decision has not yet been taken and more candidates are still in the running.

Commission seeks to boost security research

The Commission seeks to boost security research through its ongoing Preparatory Action, Commissioner Erkki Liikanen has said.

Industry seeks bigger role in EU Net Security Agency

Computer-related companies want a bigger role in improving European Internet security and express support for the emerging Network Security Agency.

Erkki Liikanen, European Commissioner for Enterprise and Information Society

After the EU's enlargement, the new Member States will join the eEurope 2005 Action Plan and will play an active role in realising its ambitious goals, says European Commissioner for Enterprise and Information Society Erkki Liikanen.

The Entrepreneurial Manifesto of EBS

After two days of discussions, the European Business Summit has called for a more innovative and a more creative Europe in a less regulated Internal Market