Regulatory concerns with regard to mergers and takeovers  The following are regulatory concerns, because they could impact on the stability of the financial system as a whole: 2.1  Contagion risk  In the case of a bank, contagion can best be described as the risk that a problem or problems in one or more associate entities contaminate the bank, leading to negative perceptions of the bank.
And the role of the European Parliament, as colegislator, in getting our response right cannot be understated. Over recent years, the euro area’s architecture has evolved substantially. But essential elements are still missing or incomplete, hampering its ability to deliver its full potential for euro area citizens.