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The particular concerns of respondents differed. Some regarded the removal of barriers as the primary role of authorities, whilst others maintained that harmonised rules for these activities were necessary for the creation of a level playing field for service providers and to facilitate access for market participants.
In general, there was agreement that the market, not the authorities, should determine the model for any consolidation of services. However, the importance of financial stability and the role of competition were both highlighted as issues of importance. The market should be able to guide the structural and business-case decisions, but without jeopardising systemic stability or creating competitive distortions.