UK is looking at mutual recognition and external equivalence for banks says Brexit's Davis

More from the Brexit man on the spot

  • We're talking about mutual recognition and external equivalence rather than passporting for banks

  • Have not reached a decision yet

I believe this refers to the process where if a country has rules that are of an equivalent or better standard to that of Europe, it almost acts like a free pass to do business in Europe. That's a very simplistic view obviously but you get the drift.

Here's some guff from Europe on the subject. It's about the insurance industry but the premise is the same.

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