In an internal banking market, institutions are required to enter into direct competition with one another and the common solvency standards in the form of a minimum ratio prevent distortions of competition and strengthen the Community banking system.
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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 50 changes in this version: compare with the current text.