(31)Common basic standards for the own funds of credit institutions are a key factor in the creation of an internal banking market since own funds serve to ensure the continuity of credit institutions and to protect savings. Such harmonisation strengthens the supervision of credit institutions and contributes to further coordination in the banking sector.
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New version applies from 13/04/2005 — introduced by Directive 2005/1/EC.
88 provisions change.
Later versions: 29/03/2006, 20/07/2006.
Recital 31 changes in this version: compare with the current text.