15 Amendments of Jürgen KLUTE related to 2009/0142(COD)
Amendment 251 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Where appropriate, tThe Authority should consultall allow interested parties on technical standards, guidelines and recommendationso be consulted on all work undertaken by the Authority and provide them with a reasonable opportunity to comment on proposed measures. For reasons of efficiency, a Banking Stakeholder Group should be established for that purpose, representing in balanced proportions Community credit and investment institutions (including as appropriate institutional investors and other financial institutions which themselves use financial services), their employees, and consumers and other retail users of banking services, including SMEs. The Banking Stakeholder Group should actively work as an interface with other user groups in the financial services area established by the Commission or Community legislation.
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
4. The objective of the Authority shall be to contribute to: (i) improving the functioning of the internal market, including in particular a high, effective and consistent level of regulation and supervision, (ii) protecting depositors and investors, (iii) ensuring the integrity, efficiency and orderly functioning of financial markets, (iv) safeguarding the stability of the financial system, and (v) strengthening international supervisory coordination, (vi) preventing regulatory arbitrage. For this purpose, the Authority shall contribute to ensuring the consistent, efficient and effective application of the Community law referred to in Article 1(2) above, fostering supervisory convergence and providing opinions to the European Parliament, the Council, and the Commission.
Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
4. The objective of the Authority shall be to contribute to: (i) improving the functioning of the internal market, including in particular a high, effective and consistent level of regulation and supervision, (ii) protecting depositors and investors, (iii) ensuring the integrity, efficiency and orderly functioning of financial markets, (iv) safeguarding the stability of the financial system, and (v) strengthening international supervisory coordination, (vii) developing common methodologies for assessing the effect of product characteristics and distribution processes on the financial position of institutions and on customer protection, with the aim to contributing to a level playing field. For this purpose, the Authority shall contribute to ensuring the consistent, efficient and effective application of the Community law referred to in Article 1(2) above, fostering supervisory convergence and providing opinions to the European Parliament, the Council, and the Commission.
Amendment 518 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) encourage the emergence of best practices, including an effective and constructive dialogue between national authorities and relevant stakeholders including consumers and unions representing employees in the sector as constituents of a common supervisory culture.
Amendment 519 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) ensure that authorities take account of information from employees on companies’ business practices as regards remuneration structures, incentives, skills and working conditions.
Amendment 523 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) contribute to developing high quality and uniform supervisory standards, including reporting and accounting standards;
Amendment 539 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
In particular, the Authority shall, in cooperation with the ESRB, initiate and coordinate Community-wide assessments of the resilience of financial institutions to adverse market developments, and of threats arising from financial products’ characteristics and distribution processes. To that end, it shall develop the following, for application by the competent authorities:
Amendment 540 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) common methodologies for assessing the effect of product characteristics and distribution processes on an institution’s financial position and on customer protection;
Amendment 592 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. The Banking Stakeholder Group shall be composed of 30 members, representing in balanced proportions Community credit and investment institutions, their employees as well as consumers and users of banking services. No stakeholders in the group shall have a stronger position than others.
Amendment 596 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The Banking Stakeholder Group shall meet at least twicefour times a year.
Amendment 600 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Adequate financial compensation shall be established for members of the stakeholder group, which represent non- profit organisations.
Amendment 608 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 5
Article 22 – paragraph 5
5. The Banking Stakeholder Group may submit opinions and advice to the Authority on any issue related to the tasks of the Authority specified in Articles 7 and 8to 19.
Amendment 611 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The stakeholder group shall decide on the issues relevant for consultation as well as on the agenda for the meetings.
Amendment 615 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. The Authority shall ensure that no decision adopted under Articles 10 or 11 impinges in any wadirectly on the fiscal responsibilities of Member States.
Amendment 626 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In its notification, the Member State shall justify why and clearly demonstrate howprovide an impact assessment on how much the decision impinges on its fiscal responsibilities.