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A number of major European banks have been nationalised due to their exposure to US sub-prime assets and other poorly regulated securities (Photo: Wikipedia)

Debate unfolding on Larosiere financial proposals

Members of the high-level Larosiere group, whose recent report will form the basis of commission recommendations to member states on financial regulatory reform, defended their proposals on Tuesday (24 March) in a debate with financial experts.

Particularly controversial is the group's proposal for a European System of Financial Supervision made up of banking, insurance and securities authorities that will oversee national supervisors.

Discussion moderator Wolfgang Munchau of E...

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A number of major European banks have been nationalised due to their exposure to US sub-prime assets and other poorly regulated securities (Photo: Wikipedia)

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