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57 Amendments of Bilyana Ilieva RAEVA related to 2008/2148(INI)

Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the condition set out in Rule 39(2), that no proposal should be in preparation, is duly fulfilled, apart from the review of Directives 2006/48/EC and 2006/49/EC and expected proposal on Credit Rating Agencies,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the Commission has not fully taken into account Parliament's earlier requests, including those made in its above- mentioned resolutions, the annex to this resolution therefore includes a list of possible suggestions as to how to improve the functioning of financial markets supervision,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas any suggestion made by Parliament should be principle based, details such as presented in the annex need to be developed in cooperation with the supervisory authorities, financial markets participants and other relevant bodies,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas the current financial crisis, which was triggered by US subprime mortgages, has spread worldwide due to the increasingly integrated and contagious nature of markets, indicating that existing financial market regulation and supervision could not cope with it and a significant reform isis not sufficiently integrated on either EU or international level and a significant review and the reforms being undertaken are therefore welcome,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas poorinsufficiently regulated capital market s disintermediation and the shadow banking system have emerged asnew kinds of financial vehicles have emerged providing both benefits and new sources of systemic risk globally; whereas the exponential growth in derivatives has increasedfollowed new risk mand facilitatedagement strategies also creating risks including new methods of speculation,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas the possibility to transfer credit riskerception that credit risk could be transferred through an "origination and e-to-distributione" model has weakened incentives to evaluate and monitor risk, and has led to a breakdown in due diligence; whereas the "originate- to-distribute" model has, however, in may cases properly facilitated competition, lower prices and access to credit for less well off consumers,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas herding,improper practices by some actors such as inadequate risk management, irresponsible lending, and excessive debt (leverage), and illiquid and complex financial instruments pose significant risks to financial stabilpose significant risks to financial institutions which in some cases has transferred to wider financial stability, as can market stress that leads to herding and illiquidity,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas financial regulation and innovation, which was designed to diminish risk at the micro level, has led to risk concentration and has exacerbated risk at the macro level, thus amplifyingand innovation may not have adequately anticipated and dispersed risk concentration and systemic risk,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas harmful regulatory arbitrage must be prevented,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
J. whereas adequate levels of transparency towards the public, investors and supervisory authorities must be restoensured,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
K. whereas many of the current compensremuneration schemes reward excessive risk at the expense ofmay create incentives that reward risk over a short time horizon at the expense of longer term performance and prudence,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
L. whereas conflicts of interest that may arise from the business model used by some financial institutions, credit rating agencies, and audit and law firms must be addressed and monitored,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
M. whereas failures by credit rating agencies generated substantial negative externalities and market uncertainties; whereas credit rating agencies have offered unin respect of complex structured products and misconception of the meaning of ratings by market participants were factors leading to the illiquidity in the markets; whereas credit rating agencies have been too slow in achieving sufficiently comprehensive and satisfactory selfregulatory solutions,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
N. whereas market integration, while generally beneficial, does not necessarily enhance financial stability and should be accompanied by an appropriately integrated approach to supervision,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
O. whereas the EUglobally there is a needs for more coherent and harmonis, compatible and integrated regulation and supervision in order to mitigate the risk of future financial crises and to ensure a level playing field across borders and between regulated and unregulated market participants; whereas the EU should play a leading international role as well as reinforce consistent implementation and convergence of its own regulation and supervision,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
P. whereas a comprehensive review and considered reform of current EU regulatory and supervisory arrangements is necessary together with ongoing measures to improve global supervisory cooperation; whereas such a reform should refer to the capital adequacy framework, transparency, and governance as key prerequisites for improved and effective regulatory and supervisory arrangements,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital P a (new)
Pa. whereas the middle- to long-term goal should be to establish a European supervisory system that is similar to the European System of Central Banks (ESCB); whereas the Commission should be urged to work on proposals towards this end,
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Requests the Commission to submit to Parliament, by 30 November 2008, on the basis of Article 44, Article 47(2), Article 55, Article 95, Article 105(6), Article 202, Article 211 or Article 308 of the EC Treaty, a legislative proposal or appropriate other proposals or proposals on an EU supervisory configuration, credit rating agencies and other relevant issues, following the detailed recommendations below following the detailed recommendations below and taking into account the body of work underway following the ECOFIN Council conclusions of October 2007, December 2007 and April 2008.
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the financial implications of the requested proposal or proposalsuggestions should be covered by EU budgetary allocationeither Member States for the establishment of any EU supervisory authorityEU budgetary allocations.
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Instructs its President to forward this resolution and the accompanying detailed recommendalist of possible suggestions to the Commission, the Council and the governments and parliaments of the Member States.
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – introductory part
The European Parliament considers that the proposals, legislative act(s) or recommendations to be adopted should aim to regulate:
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.1 – title
1.1 Measures to improve the EU financial services regulatory framework:deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.1 – introductory part
Capital adequacy framework: In particular:deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.1 – introductory part
Capital adequacy framework: In particularRecognising the ongoing review of Directives 2006/48/EC and 2006/49/EC promotes the following points:
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.1 – point a
(a) impose capital requirements on all entities operating on financial markets;deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.1 – point a
(a) impose capital requirements on all entities operating on financial marketenhance the scope of regulatory capital requirements, including a consideration as to whether to impose capital requirements on all entities operating on financial markets taking into account the level of risk and the entity exposed, systemic impact and whether there is or can be cover through related entities or counterparties;
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.1 – point b
(b) strengthen the resilience of the capital adequacy framework in extreme situations;deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.1 – point b
(b) strengthenenhance the resilience of the capital adequacy framework in extreme situationsto cope with financial market disruption, whilst respecting national authorities' responsibilities for crisis management;
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.1 – point c
(c) ensure that the rules are anti-cyclical;deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.1 – point c
(c) ensure that the rules are anti-cyclicalforce the recently implemented capital rules for excessive pro-cyclicality and if need be include further measures to counter pro-cyclical behaviour at times of stress;
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.1 – point d
(d) reform the framework to improve risk management and not to rely excessively on mathematical models;deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.1 – point d
(d) reform the framework to improve implementation of risk management and not to rely excessivelyto ensure the adequacy and appropriate use onf mathematical models and consider whether to widen the scope of stress testing of assumptions;
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.1 – point e
(e) require higher capital charges for complex financial products and derivatives;deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.1 – point e
(e) require higherestablish appropriate risk weighting and capital charges for complex financial products and derivatives on the basis of the principle "same risk- same capital charge";
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.1 – point f
(f) require disclosure of off-balance-sheet items, structured investment vehicles (SIVs) and any liquidity assistance facility, and require proper assessment of the risks that they pose.deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.1 – point f
(f) requirimprove disclosure of off-balance-sheet items, structured investment vehicles (SIVs) and any liquidity assistance facility, and require proper assessment of the risks that they pose.
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.2 – title
1.2. Measures to improve transparency:deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.2 – point a
(a) Securitisation: Foster transparency, clarity, and data (quarterly) on complex financial products and the securitisation process.deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.2 – point a
(a) Securitisation: FosterImplement and monitor the industry led initiatives from the European Securitisation Forum to foster appropriate levels of transparency, clarity, and disclosure of underlying data (quarterly) on complex financial products and the securitisation process.
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.2 – point b
(b) Complex Financial Products (CFS): Require investors to evaluate and monitor risk of CFS. Consistent rating terminology that clearly differentiates rating for such products should be established and ratings should reflect the vulnerability of such products to downgrades.deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.2 – point b
(b) Complex Financial Products (CFS): Require investors to develop methodologies to evaluate and monitor risk of CFS. Consistent rating terminology that clearly differentiates rating for such products should be established and ratings should reflect the vulnerability of such products toredit rating agencies should provide consistent and concise rating disclosures that clearly distinguish, where appropriate, how such products differ from other products especially in terms of volatility, complexity and vulnerability to market stress and downgrades.
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.2 – point c – introductory part
(c) Accounting rules, valuation and pricing:deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.2 – point c – point i
(i) require rules on control to ensure that companies and financial institutions cannot artificially keep material special purpose vehicles or SIVs, etc. off their balance sheets;deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.2 – point c – point i
(i) require rules on secure the International Accountrol to ensureing Standards Board (IASB) review of IAS 27 and SIC-12 to ensure that material securitisation vehicles are given appropriate accounting treatment so that companies and financial institutions cannot artificially keep material special purpose vehicles or SIVs, etc. off their balance sheets;
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.2 – point c - point ii
(ii) require rules on valuation and pricing standards of complex financial products.deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.2 – point c – point ii
(ii) requireimplement with the IASB and other competent international bodies rules on valuation and pricing standards of complex financial products in particular in the context of IAS 39.
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.2 – point d
(d) Unregulated markets: Require increased transparency of over-the- counter (OTC) markets and address major sources of systemic risk (i.e. counterparty concentration risk), e.g. by requiring OTC trades to be cleared in clearing houses.deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.2 – point d
(d) Unregulated markets: RequireEstablish increased transparency of over-the-counter (OTC) markets and address major sources of systemic risk (i.e. counterparty concentration risk), e.g. by requiringwhere feasible and not detrimental to liquidity and promote initiatives for OTC trades to be cleared in clearing houses.
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.3 – title
1.3. Governance measuresdeleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.3 – point a
(a) Securitisation: Require originators to assess and monitor risk and retain a significant portion of the debt or mortgage backed securities originated by them on their books.deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.3 – point a
(a) Securitisation: Require originators to assess and monitor risk and retain a significant portion of the debt or mortgage backed securities originated by them on their booksEnsure and monitor the frequency with which originators and credit rating agencies reassess and monitor ongoing risk; introduce measures to align interests of originators and investors including evaluating the effect of expecting originators to retain a representative portion of the products originated by them on their books unless there are good and disclosed reasons not to.
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.3 – point b
(b) Remuneration schemes: Require financial institutions to disclose their remuneration policy, remuneration of individual directors, and remuneration packages for individuals other than directors and that all elements in compensation packages are expensed. Ensure that all transactions involving management can be clearly identified in the financial statements. Require prudential supervisors to include in their assessment of risk management the influence of remuneration and bonus schemes to ensure that they contain balanced incentives and do not encourage extreme risk taking.deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.3 – point b
(b) Remuneration schemes: Require financial institutions to disclose their remuneration policy, remuneration of individual directors, and remuneration packages for individuals other than directors and that all elements in compensation packages are expensed. Ensure that all transactions involving management can be clearly identified in the financial statements. Require prudential supervisors to include in their assessment of risk management the influence of remuneration and bonus schemes to ensure that they contain balanced incentives and do not encourage extreme risk takingEncourage Member States to implement the existing Commission Recommendation 2004/913/EC on remuneration policy.
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.3 – point c
(c) Corporate liability regime: Require a liability regime addressing fines and other penalties for failure to comply with financial services legislation. Ensure that executives in financial institutions in case of omission of duties or wrongful trading can be disqualified from working in the financial sector.deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.3 – point c
(c) Corporate liability regime: Require a liability regime addressingSecure agreement from Member States to ensure national liability regime provide appropriate fines and other penalties for failure to comply with financial services legislation. E and to widen the scope of liability regimes so as to ensure that executives in financial institutions in case of omission of duties or wrongful trading can be suspended or disqualified from working in all or relevant parts of the financial sector.
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 1 – point 1.3 – point d
(d) Credit rating agencies: Measures addressing e.g. conflicts of interests, quality assurance systems and oversight in a manner similar to those applicable to auditors. Ensure that credit rating agencies apply differentiated symbols for the rating of complex debt products, mortgage related products and traditional debt. Ensure that full transparency is practised in ratings and that credit rating agencies do not turn sub-investments into investment grade securities.deleted
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution
Annex – recommendation 3 – point 3.4 − point c − point v
(v) act as rapid reaction forceadvisory body in case of a threat to financial stability;
2008/07/14
Committee: ECON