The European Commission has published the final report of its competition inquiry into the retail banking sector. The report sets out competition concerns in the markets for payment cards, payment systems and retail banking products.
The European banking industry is working to create a single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) to improve market efficiency and lower the cost of retail payments. The report highlights several market barriers that should be addressed in the SEPA context.
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