The euro financial crisis impacts on banking, capital markets, and regulation
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On July 20/21, 2012, an international workshop focused on the global impact of the Euro-Financial-Crisis was held at the University of Potsdam, hosted by Prof. Dr. Detlev Hummel from the Finance and Banking faculty. Experts from Beijing, Moscow, and Connecticut, along with domestic capital market and banking specialists, presented their analyses of national and international finance markets, particularly in Europe, China, and Russia. The discussions highlighted that while mistakes in banking regulations contributed to the economic problems, they were not the sole cause. Factors such as the lack of budget discipline among some politicians and the declining competitiveness of certain European nations were also significant. Some EU members struggled to address the challenges posed by the global economy, revealing structural issues that hindered their competitiveness, especially against China. Participants identified additional crisis contributors, including questionable distribution methods and a lack of transparency in financial products. They also pointed to the remuneration and incentive structures of investment banks and the reckless risk management policies of large banks. The consensus was that the Euro's inception was a political event and that reforming banking supervision and advancing toward an economic and fiscal union are critical research priorities.
