consumer financial services action plan - European Commission
Mar 23, 2017 - No access to credit data information to assess consumer creditworthiness abroad. Diverging national consumer protection rules on top of EU law. EU law is implemented differently throughout. Member States. Providers face market entry barriers when operating across borders. Obstacles for consumers.
CONSUMER FINANCIAL SERVICES ACTION PLAN Better products More choice Greater opportunities
#MyMoneyEU
WHAT IS THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL SERVICES ACTION PLAN ABOUT? Greater transparency on currency conversion fees
Better car insurance conditions for consumers
Easier product switching and consumer credit
Remote customer identification
What do we want to achieve? More consumer choice and trust
Remove cross-border obstacles for businesses
Harnessing digital technologies for businesses and consumers
Consumers should be able to choose freely from a wide range of financial services available across the EU, also online Consumers should get the best value for their money while being well protected Financial services providers should find it easier to offer their services in another EU country
“European consumers and firms should be able to take full advantage of a true Single Market for financial services. Consumers should have access to the best products available across the EU, not just within their own country. At the same time, we want to explore the full potential of the technology that’s out there. If harnessed well, it has the potential to change for the better the financial industry and the way people access financial services.”
Valdis Dombrovskis Vice-President in charge of Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union
WHAT ARE THE PROBLEMS? Obstacles for consumers
Obstacles for financial services providers
No product comparison tools
No access to credit data information to assess consumer creditworthiness abroad
Unjustified territorial restrictions High currency conversion costs
Diverging national consumer protection rules on top of EU law
Clean driving records often not recognised when changing insurers
EU law is implemented differently throughout Member States
Opaque contractual terms and conditions
Providers face market entry barriers when operating across borders
Excessive fees and limited choice
How much do consumers shop abroad for financial services: some examples 30 %
On average, only 7% of EU consumers have purchased at least one financial product or service, such as current bank account, credit card, car insurance, in another EU country.
20%
10%
Greece
France
Netherlands
EU28
Romania
Luxembourg
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WHAT WILL CHANGE FOR CONSUMERS? TODAY “Why should I pay high fees to transfer money to my mother in Poland? Meanwhile, I can transfer money free of charge from my Belgian bank account to friends in France.”
COMING UP
The Commission will propose to extend the cross-border payments regulation to reduce transfer fees for all currencies in the EU.
TODAY
COMING UP
“My last holiday was spoiled by the car rental company. They made me pay much more than I had expected from the costs indicated on their website.”
The Commission will ensure that all EU-based car rental companies have more transparent pricing practices.
“I went online and found a great offer for a consumer loan. But I cannot get this loan because the company cannot check my creditworthiness as I live in a different country. In this digital age, how can that be?”
The Commission will make it easier for firms to get credit information about potential customers living in other EU countries. It will develop a standard set of key data that lenders can use to assess borrowers’ creditworthiness.
HOW WILL THE COMMISSION BUILD ON EXISTING RULES? What has the EU already put in place? Low-cost transfers within the euro area Mortgage credit intermediaries can operate in the whole EU Right to repay mortgage credi
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