EU Legislation, Initiatives, etc.

FSA: Lord Turner, chairman of the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has set out the factors that will determine the success of plans to change the structure of regulation in Europe.  The EU has agreed major changes to the structure of regulatory & supervisory cooperation in Europe to introduce greater integration and coordination between regulators.  Lord Turner also warned about the risks that remain for host countries from cross-border banking business. 
Press release ~ Speech ~ City of London Corporation’s Office in Brussels
 
ScotGov: Internationally important populations of 2 rare species of water bird are to receive greater protection with the classification of a new Special Protection Area (SPA) under the EC Birds Directive. The new SPA is West Inverness-shire Lochs.  This network of 8 lochs to the west of the Great Glen supports an internationally significant population of black throated divers.  It also represents one of the main concentrations of breeding common scoter in Great Britain.
Press release ~ Special Protection Area (SPA) ~ EC Birds Directive ~ Scottish Natural Heritage ~ RSPB Scotland
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