This Directive lays down rules concerning:
(a) access to the activity of credit institutions;
(b) supervisory powers and tools for the prudential supervision of credit institutions by competent authorities;
(c) the prudential supervision of credit institutions by competent authorities in a manner that is consistent with the rules set out in Regulation (EU) No 575/2013;
(d) publication requirements for competent authorities in the field of prudential regulation and supervision of credit institutions.