Activities of Bendt BENDTSEN related to 2012/2134(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Improving access to finance for SMEs (debate)
Amendments (1)
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Takes the view that the Commission should explore ways to improve the European quasi- equity market, in particular mezzanine finance; recommends that the Commission investigates how to strengthen the EIF Mezzanine facility for Growth and how to looks into new mezzanine products such as a guarantee for mezzanine loans; further recommends that data and analysis regarding the financial instruments are provided in order to reduce barriers for financial intermediaries who may wish to explore the lending market for mezzanine capital in the EU;