5 Amendments of Mady DELVAUX related to 2017/2124(INI)
Amendment 330 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Acknowledges that the current policy of low interest rates has a positive effect on thetemporarily alleviates the risks related to high levels of nonperforming loans (NPLs); calls for a European strategy involvingwelcomes the guidance by the ECB to banks on tackling NPLs of March 2017 and its actions concerning individual banks by setting objectives regarding the reduction of NPLs; points out that the ECB should be fully involved in the measures outlined by the Council on 11 July 2017 in its Action plan to tackle non-performing loans, notably in the establishment of a secondary market for NPLs in order to alleviate the burden of NPLs in some Member States;
Amendment 436 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Welcomes the amendment of Article 22 of the ECB Statute to provide a legal basis for the Eurosystem to carry out its role as central bank of issue in the proposed reform of the supervisory architecture for central counterparties (CCPs)Recommendation for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Article 22 of the ECB Statute to give the ECB the competence necessary to regulate the activity of the clearing systems, including the central counterparties (CCPs) in order to effectively counter risks posed by those systems to the smooth operation of payment systems and the implementation of the single monetary policy;
Amendment 444 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Agrees with the ECBopinion issued by the ECB on 30 May 2017 on the limportance of physical money as the only legal tender, and reminds all Eurozitation of cash payments stating that measures limiting cash payments need to be carefully weighted against public benefit, especially because they potentially have a negative effect on social inclusione; countries that euro coins and banknotes must not be rejected in transactionsnsidering the difficulty to trace cash, however also acknowledges the benefits of reducing the use of cash to help the fight against anti-money laundering and terrorist financing;
Amendment 457 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32 a. Underlines the importance of cyber-security for the financial sector;welcomes the ECB’s work in this area, such as the launch of a pilot scheme for reporting significant cyber incidents in February 2016 and the collaboration in the framework of the G7;
Amendment 516 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Considers that the ECB’s growing number of responsibilities and tasks necessitate appropriate resources and greater ECB transparency and accountability towards Parliament;