Savings and Investments Union: EU wants to redirect capital | ALLES LEGAL #112

🎧 The EU wants to redirect capital: With the proposed Savings and Investments Union (SIU), savings are to be used more productively. What lies behind this concept is explained by Charles Krier in episode 112 of “Alles Legal”. Tune in now!

Podcast: https://paymentandbanking.podigee.io/747-alles-legal-112-spar-und-investitionsunion-eu-will-kapital-neu-lenken/

How the EU aims to boost its competitiveness through the SIU

In episode 112 of “Alles Legal – Fintech-Recht kompakt”, host Dana Wondra speaks with Charles Krier about the EU’s proposed Savings and Investments Union (SIU). Charles is a partner at Annerton in Luxembourg and an expert in European financial regulation.

Charles Krier explains why the SIU is a key initiative for Europe’s economic future. The goal is to put around ten trillion euros of bank deposits to more productive use and cover the EU’s estimated annual investment gap of up to 800 billion euros. The EU Commission aims to redirect capital flows into innovation, climate, defence, and digitalisation.

More participation, more stability

The SIU is not a single piece of legislation, but a comprehensive package of measures. It aims to increase citizen participation in investments, improve funding opportunities for SMEs and start-ups, and enhance the integration of Europe’s financial systems. Rather than replacing banks, the plan seeks to strengthen their role.

According to Krier, success will depend on involving all stakeholders: citizens, banks, businesses, and Member States. Only through coordinated action can the SIU reach its full potential.

About this podcast

Alles Legal – Fintech Recht Kompakt delivers sharp, weekly insights into legal and compliance matters in the world of banking. (in German only)
This podcast is a collaboration between Payment & Banking and PayTechLaw.
Each Wednesday, we unpack the legal developments shaping the financial world – clearly, concisely, and without the legal jargon.
Since 2021, PayTechLaw authors and Annerton attorneys have brought depth and clarity to complex topics.
Whether it’s PSD3, DORA, or FiDA – we provide the legal context you need.
In 20 minutes. No detours.



By continuing, you accept our privacy policy.
You May Also Like
MiCAR trifft PSD2: Warum E-Geld-Token plötzlich doppelt reguliert werden | ALLES LEGAL #138
Read More

MiCAR meets PSD2: Why e-money tokens are suddenly subject to dual regulation | ALLES LEGAL #138

Since the end of the EBA transitional period in March 2026, many crypto-asset service providers have had to assess whether, in addition to MiCAR, they also require a PSD2 or national payment services licence. In this episode, Kemal Ahmedi explains why crypto regulation and payment services law overlap and what this means for business models and licensing strategies.
Read More
MiCAR erklärt: Was die neue Krypto-Regulierung für Unternehmen verändert | ALLES LEGAL #137 MiCAR explained: How the new crypto regulation is changing the market | ALLES LEGAL #137
Read More

MiCAR explained: How the new crypto regulation is changing the market | ALLES LEGAL #137

With MiCAR, the EU is introducing its first harmonised regulatory framework for crypto-assets. In the latest episode of “Alles Legal – Fintech-Recht kompakt”, Kemal Ahmedi from Annerton explains which companies will require a MiCAR licence, why stablecoins are subject to stricter regulation and how the EU passport could reshape the European crypto market.
Read More
Kreditwürdigkeitsprüfung unter der CCD2: Was sich jetzt konkret ändert | ALLES LEGAL #135 Creditworthiness Assessments under CCD2: What Is Changing in Practice | ALLES LEGAL #135
Read More

Creditworthiness Assessments under CCD2: What Is Changing in Practice | ALLES LEGAL #135

The new Consumer Credit Directive CCD2 significantly tightens the requirements for creditworthiness assessments. In future, credit may only be granted where repayment in accordance with the contract appears likely. Discussing what this means for banks, fintechs and BNPL providers, how scoring and automated decisions will be affected and why companies should now take a close look at their processes.
Read More