INVITATION, Breakfast Debate

INVITATION

Breakfast Debate

hosted by Daniel Caspary MEP

EPP Coordinator International Trade Committee (INTA)

and Prof. Dr. Godelieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl MEP

EPP standing rapporteur on the transatlantic trade relations

Financial Services and TTIP

Although the EU and the US have sought to implement international standards for global regulation consistently, significant differences have arisen in the process of implementation. Some are due to differences in EU and US market structures, others cannot be fully justified on prudential grounds. These inconsistencies can lead to regulatory arbitrage and to the duplicative application of rules. The regulatory fragmentation weakens the resilience of financial markets and makes it more difficult for economies to recover.

Can the TTIP make sure the EU and US rules work together to prevent future crisis? Or will an inclusion of financial services in the TTIP weaken the standards already established on either side of the Atlantic?

Opening remarks by Daniel Caspary MEP, EPP Coordinator International Trade Committee (INTA)

Keynotes remarks

• Ignacio Bercero, Chief Negotiator for TTIP of the European Commission
• Heiner Herkenhoff Head of Public Affairs, Commerzbank AG
• Benoît Lallemand, Finance Watch,Acting Secretary General

Debate with the audience

Closing remarks by Prof. Dr. Godelieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl MEP

Wednesday, October 15th 2014

8h00 to 9h30

European Parliament, Brussels

Altiero Spinelli Building (ASP) 3 E 2

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