Provides background on the history and state of financial integration in the European Union. Describes the relevant treaty "fundamental freedoms", highlights the challenges for further cross-border consolidation in the banking sector, and is considered the regulatory role of the European Commission in the development of an enabling environment for further financial integration. "Hide
by Ravi Abdelal, Christopher M. Bruner 10 pages. Publication Date: August 23, 2005. Prod. #: 706010-PDF-ENG