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The developments in Europe that touch your wealth: registers, reporting duties, bank resolution, the digital euro. Each piece ends with what it means for you.

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EU Parliament votes for digital euro negotiations: 416 votes in favour and a limit per person

On 9 July 2026 the EU Parliament cleared digital euro negotiations with 416 votes, with a holding limit per person. What it means for your money and wealth.

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New EU rules for bank failures in force since May 2026: what changes for deposits over €100,000

Since 10 May 2026 the EU package for bank failures has been in force. The €100,000 stays, the ranking changes. What it means for your balance above the limit.

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CRS 2.0 from 1 January 2026: reporting now covers crypto, e-money and central bank digital currency

Since 1 January 2026 CRS 2.0 and DAC8 apply: crypto, e-money and central bank digital currency are reported. What the EU, the UK and Switzerland put in place.

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EU insolvency law 2025: practitioners are to search bank account registers across the EU

Council and Parliament agreed common insolvency rules on 19 November 2025. Insolvency practitioners are to search bank account registers across the EU.

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Since 30 December 2024: crypto transfers through providers carry your name

Since 30 December 2024 your name and address travel with every crypto transfer made via a provider. What EU and UK rules cover and what that means for you.

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72 hours of self-sufficiency: EU report calls for crisis preparedness in every household

The Niinistö report wants every EU household able to cope alone for 72 hours. What it recommends, what it plans for stocks and savings, and what it means.

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New EU confiscation directive 2024: when assets may be confiscated even without a conviction

The new EU directive appeared in the Official Journal on 2 May 2024. When assets may be confiscated without a conviction, and what it means for your property.

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Investing in real assets: 7 alternative stores of value

Which real assets protect your wealth from inflation and from the reach of the state? A list of sensible real assets, examples and what matters when you invest.

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