Is the root-and-branch reform of the way the world of finance operates in Europe happening as fast as desired and in line with the planned timetable? EU institutions and other EU bodies have been working very hard on this and new advances will be made this very week. After the G20 Summit, I pointed out that: a) Europe had had a very strong, positive impact on the outcome (see newsletter 9877); and b) the EU itself has clearly committed itself to reforming the world of finance (see newsletter...