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Albuquerque's Hearing: Financial Regulation and Conflicts of Interest
Maria Luís Albuquerque's European commissioner hearing addressed concerns about financial regulation, conflict of interest, and economic competitiveness.
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- What is the next step in the process for Albuquerque's nomination?
- The European Parliament's hearings for commissioner nominees continue, with concerns raised about other candidates like Jessika Roswall. Albuquerque's confirmation hinges on the Parliament's approval.
- What concerns did Albuquerque address regarding her private sector career?
- She emphasized the need to maintain financial stability and implement existing regulations, opposing a "race to the bottom" in financial regulation, particularly regarding the potential impact of a less regulated US market.
- What are the potential impacts of a less regulated US market on European financial regulations?
- Albuquerque's nomination faces scrutiny due to her past work in the private sector, specifically with Arrow Global and Morgan Stanley. However, a Portuguese ethics committee found no conflict of interest.
- What was Maria Luís Albuquerque's stance on reducing insurance regulations to stimulate economic growth?
- Maria Luís Albuquerque, during a three-hour hearing, rejected calls to reduce insurance regulations to boost the economy and dismissed conflict-of-interest concerns related to her private sector career.
- How did Albuquerque respond to Mario Draghi's proposal to boost competitiveness via insurance investments?
- She also seemed to reject Mario Draghi's suggestion to stimulate competitiveness through insurance company investments, stating that the recently revised Solvency 2 legislation needs time to be implemented and evaluated.