TITLE I

SUBJECT MATTER, SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS

Subject matter
Article 1
This Directive lays down rules concerning:
1. access to the activity of credit institutions and investment firms (collectively referred to as "institutions");
2. supervisory powers and tools for the prudential supervision of institutions by competent authorities;
3. the prudential supervision of institutions by competent authorities in a manner that is consistent with the rules set out in Regulation (EU) No 575/2013;
4. publication requirements for competent authorities in the field of prudential regulation and supervision of institutions.