The Institute of International and European Affairs is holding a one-day conference today to examine the future of the financial services sector and banking in Europe. IIEA director general Tom Arnold said the conference is taking place at a critical juncture, ahead of the crucial European Council meeting on the Single Resolution Mechanism later this month.
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