20/08/2009 (Agence Europe) - On 7 August, the Commission authorised an extension of the Spanish fund for the acquisition of financial assets from financial institutions. The fund was approved on 4 November 2008 (see EUROPE 9776) and the decision of 7 August prolongs this authorisation until 31 December 2009. Amongst other things, the Commission noted that the extended measure provides the non-discriminatory access, is limited in time and scope and foresees adequate safeguards to minimise...