EU Parliament rejects stricter rules for financial advisors

The European Parliament voted down a proposed directive that would have imposed stricter regulations on insurance and financial advisors, including a ban on financial products lacking added value. The rejection marks a setback for consumer-protection advocates and reflects resistance from industry and some member states. The outcome leaves existing rules unchanged and signals limited appetite for new financial-sector regulation in the near term.

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