The banking sector is urging the Government to use its upcoming presidency of Council of the European Union to push forward further financial integration across the bloc as well as the EU Savings and Investment Union (SIU). The SIU is a proposal to create better financial opportunities for EU citizens, while enhancing the bloc’s financial system’s capability to connect savings with productive investments. It aims to allow easier access to capital across the EU, particularly for small- and medium-sized businesses.

Source: Irish Examiner January 26, 2026 00:04 UTC