Agenda Profile: Andre Hanimägi
Financial Supervision Authority 2023 Annual Report
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly consumer-centric, emphasizing the critical need to protect individuals from falling into debt traps, particularly concerning unsecured consumer loans. On behalf of the Social Democrats, there is firm support for establishing the position of a financial ombudsman and for acknowledging the increased workload faced by the Financial Supervision Authority (FI). The focus is policy- and value-driven, centered on social responsibility within the financial sector.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of financial regulation, addressing specific topics such as the supervision of credit unions (savings and loan associations), unsecured consumer loans, and rates concerning late payment penalties and the total cost of credit. They are also familiar with the legal and ministerial-level obstacles to establishing the financial ombudsman institution, including the issue of binding decisions.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and acknowledging, thanking the Bank of Estonia and the Financial Supervision Authority for their consumer-centric approach. However, the tone is concerned and demanding regarding the delay in establishing the financial ombudsman and the situation involving lending through uncontrolled social media. Both logical arguments (regulatory standards) and emotional appeals (falling into the debt trap) are utilized.
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Activity Patterns
The approach involves active communication with the management and officials of the Financial Supervision Authority, citing recent meetings concerning consumer protection. The speaker actively participates in the legislative process, referencing specific bills that were debated in the chamber and subsequently enacted into law.
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Opposition Stance
Direct criticism is aimed at the ministries where the issue of establishing a financial ombudsman has stalled, bogged down by the unresolved question of binding and non-binding decisions. Furthermore, concern is expressed regarding the proliferation of unregulated lending activity (e.g., in Facebook groups), which requires the attention of the Financial Supervision Authority.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperative style is supportive of the Financial Supervisory Authority and the Bank of Estonia, acknowledging their consumer-centric efforts. On behalf of the Social Democrats, we pledge to do our utmost to establish a financial ombudsman, and we also seek support from the rest of the chamber to advance consumer protection measures.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints emphasize stricter regulation of the financial sector to protect consumers, particularly concerning unsecured loans. The objective is to prevent people from falling into debt traps so that individuals remain productive members of society, which suggests prioritizing social stability over certain market freedoms.
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Social Issues
The primary social concern is financial vulnerability and preventing individuals from falling into debt traps, a matter treated as a state responsibility. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of helping people avoid a negative spiral so they can remain productive and positive members of society.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the establishment of the financial ombudsman institution, the implementation of which is strongly supported, and on improving the regulation of consumer loans. The recently passed law concerning debt collection agencies and debt purchasers is welcomed as a very positive step in the right direction.
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