Auditions
19-06-2018 11:00
Public hearing on the mis-selling of financial products
On Tuesday 19 June from 11.00 to 12.30 the ECON committee held a hearing on the Mis-selling of financial products.
24-04-2018 14:30
Public hearing on a definitive EU VAT system
On Tuesday 24 April from 14.30-16.00 the ECON committee will hold a hearing on the future EU definitive VAT system, in the context of the recent Commission proposals on the reform of the VAT system.
27-02-2018 09:00
Public Hearing on the Review of the European System of Financial Supervision
On 27 February 2018 from 9.00 to 11.00 the ECON Committee has organised a Public Hearing on the Review of the European System of Financial Supervision.
The review of the ESFS proposed by the Commission in September 2017 amends powers, governance and funding of the ESAs, governance of the ESRB and eight legislative acts in the financial markets area.
The purpose of this hearing was to receive information from stakeholders and experts on the impact and practical consequences of the proposed changes to the ESFS. Members have heard representatives of national regulators, academia and consumer protection organisations. Presentations were followed by a Q&A session with Members.
21-02-2018 14:30
Public hearing on Sustainable Finance
On Wednesday 21 February at 14h30 the ECON Committee has heard experts on the subject of sustainable finance.
21-11-2017 14:30
Public Hearing on Pan-European Personal Pension Product
On 21 November 2017 from 14.30 to 16.00 the ECON Committee has organised a Public Hearing on Pan-European Personal Pension Product (PEPP).
The purpose of this hearing is to receive information from stakeholders and experts on impact and practical consequences of this Regulation, which would introduce a new concept at the European level. Firstly, Members will hear representatives of insurers, asset managers, academia, consumer protection organisations and pension funds. Presentations will be followed by Q&A session with Members.
03-05-2017 15:00
Hearing on Common (Consolidated) Corporate Tax Base
On 3 May 2017 the ECON Committee has organised a Public Hearing on Common (Consolidated) Corporate Tax Base and a follow-up of the TAXE/TAXE II committees’ demands.
The purpose of this meeting was to hear the views of various stakeholders in view of preparing European Parliament's reports. The hearing was made of two panels. Firstly, Members heard business representatives and later on other stakeholders representing trade unions and an advocacy group. Presentations were followed by Q&A sessions with Members.
The hearing was webstreamed on the ECON website.
25-04-2017 15:00
Public Hearing on Sovereign Investment Funds
On 25 April 2017 from 15.00 to 16.30 ECON Committee held a public hearing on Sovereign Investment Fund
25-04-2017 09:30
Hearing on updating CRR, CRD, BRRD and SRMR: the new banking legislation package
The ECON Committee organised on 25th April 2017 a public hearing on the new banking reform package published by the Commission in November 2016. The five legislative proposals are updating the capital requirements and resolution framework for banks also aiming at incorporating international agreed standards into the EU legislative framework.
Speakers included Andrea Enria, Chairperson, EBA; Danièle Nouy, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the SSM; Dominique Laboureix, Member of Board of the SRB; Erik Thedéen, Director General, Finansinspektionen Sweden; Elisa Ferreira, Member of the Board of Directors, Banco de Portugal; Karl-Peter Schackmann-Fallis, Executive Member of the Board, German Savings Banks Association (DSGV); Frédéric Oudéa, Chief Executive Officer of Société Générale and Chair of the EBF; Andreas Treichl, Chair of the Management Board of Erste Group Bank; Sabijn Timmers-Janssen, Chief Risk Officer at Triodos Bank; Christian Stiefmüller, Finance Watch.
The hearing was webstreamed on the ECON website.
- Draft programme (PDF - 1 MB)
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Opening statements
- Video recording
22-03-2017 09:00
Public hearing on recovery and the resolution of central counterparties
The ECON Committee is organising on 22nd March a public hearing on the Commission proposal of November 2016 on the recovery and the resolution of central counterparties (CCPs). The hearing will be made of two panels, first authorities and then stakeholders (one CCP, one clearing member and one client of clearing member being represented). Presentations will be followed by Q&A sessions with MEPs.
29-11-2016 15:00
Hearing " FinTech: the influence of technology on the future of the financial sector"
Confirmed speakers include : Claire CALMEJANE (Lloyds), Marcus LAUBE (Crossinx, speaking on behalf of European FinTech Alliance), Tanya KJAER (Klarna), Richard NASH (Paypal), Steven MAIJOOR (ESMA), Greg VAN ELSEN (BEUC), Jesse McWATERS (World Economic Forum (via videoconference)).