Positions/Opinions
The Munich Financial Center Initiative sets priorities. We pick up on current topics from the financial and real economy, prepare position papers, commission expert reports and then pass them on to the decision-makers.
Positions
Basel III finalisation - focus on Mittelstand financing required
It is essential that European lawmakers take into account the features of the German and European market and take corrective measures when implementing the Basel III finalisation.
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Positions
Banking union – risk reduction comes to the fore
The fpmi is calling for a consistent and sustainable reduction in risk. At the same time, given the uneven distribution of bad debt, EDIS would amount to a transfer system that passes on the costs of misguided economic and financial policy in individual member states to the European Community as a whole.
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Positions
Sustainable finance – ensure stability and usability
While the fpmi welcomes political efforts to create an even more sustainable finance industry, it notes that the sector is already mobilising private investment for sustainable purposes such as climate and environmental protection or providing financing for infrastructure projects.
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Expert opinion
Prof. Dr. Rupprecht Podszun: Enforcing digital fairness
"Distorted information, exclusivity obligations and lock-in effects prevent fair competitive opportunities for all market participants and harm consumers. This must be changed," says Prof. Dr. Podszun in his report for fpmi. He proposes measures to maintain competition in the digital platform economy and protect consumers and providers alike.
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