Doubling Down on Digital: EU Sets Course for Digital Finance and Payments
The European Commission has proposed a comprehensive new digital finance and retail payments strategy. This is a blueprint for the future of digital finance in the EU, and an unprecedented expansion of financial services regulation over technology. FTI Consulting Brussels explains how it could affect Europe’s global role in digital finance. Please download the full […]
Out of Crisis, a Way Forward: What is the Impact of COVID-19 on Europe’s Digital Priorities?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the continent, European industries have been left with a multitude of unprecedented challenges to tackle and address. It has created steep and immediate changes in consumer behaviour and business practices – pushing firms to digitalise to survive. In its efforts to weather the crisis and build a more resilient, […]
Trade’s Turbulent Summer– Key Changes to EU’s Trade Team
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has appointed Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrowskis as Commissioner-designate for Trade – one of the most powerful portfolios within the institution. FTI Consulting’s trade team – led by Senior Advisor John Clancy – argues that this shows Europe strengthening its trade mandate – especially in the eyes […]
The EU Prepares to Get Tough Over Corporate Governance
The session of the European Parliament’s Justice Committee earlier this week left no doubt: The EU is working towards a fundamental change in corporate culture in a number of different ways. Two initiatives were on the agenda, generating a lively debate from the MEPs who were present. Their respective impacts could have a significant impact […]