The
European Parliamentary Financial Services Forum facilitates
and strengthens the exchange of information on financial
services and Europe's financial markets between the financial
industry and Members of the European Parliament.
Download an article from The Parliament Magazine issue of 7 September 2009 "OPEN DIALOGUE: German ALDE deputy Wolf Klinz says MEPs and industry representatives need a better understanding of each other's roles." "BALANCED DEBATE: Well organised forums can help boost MEPs' understanding and enhance their ability to make the right decisions."
“The recent financial crisis turned out to be of a truly global nature. If the Member States of the European Union want to participate actively in shaping the future architecture of the financial markets, they have to speak with one voice. The European Parliament will have to take additional legislative measures which should help to defend European interests and at the same time increase market stability and investor protection. To achieve this objective the Members of the European Parliament need a very close and constructive dialogue with members of the financial services industry. The EPFSF is the ideal forum for such a regular exchange of ideas, concepts and practical knowledge. I am delighted to be able to monitor this dialogue as the Chairman of the EPFSF.”Wolf Klinz MEP, Chair
"As only
the third chair and a founding member of the steering committee,
it is particularly pleasing to see the EPFSF continue to
develop as a platform for a dialogue on financial issues. In
an increasingly smaller financial world the impact of regulator's
decisions in the EU, and elsewhere, have a direct bearing
on the competitiveness of companies and safeguards for consumers. It
is no small feat that this platform has successfully facilitated
open and transparent discussions of these crucial issues
in a timely manner. I look forward to working with
my colleagues and the staff of the EPFSF as chair for the
remainder of my mandate and for the positive good of the
industry and consumers alike." Peter
Skinner MEP, Vice-Chair
