Agenda Profile: Helmen Kütt

Financial Supervision Authority 2023 Annual Report

2024-06-13

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

Political Position
The political focus is currently directed towards the scope and functions of the Financial Supervision Authority (FI). The speaker implicitly supports a proactive approach by questioning whether the FI's role includes providing advice, in addition to imposing fines, in order to prevent violations. A sign of institutional strength is the concern regarding the volume of additional tasks being assigned to the FI, which suggests close monitoring of institutional performance.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker openly admits their limited expertise in the financial sector, apologizing beforehand for any potential lack of knowledge in their upcoming question. Their expertise is limited to institutional observation, noting the increasing volume of tasks being assigned to the Financial Supervisory Authority.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, polite, and conciliatory, employing respectful forms of address ("Honored Presiding Officer," "Esteemed Chairman of the Board"). The speaker expresses humility regarding their own knowledge base before proceeding to ask a specific, functional question concerning the role of FI.

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Activity Patterns
The records indicate participation in the discussion of the Financial Supervisory Authority's annual report and the submission of questions to the Chairman of the Management Board. Information regarding the frequency of other appearances or activities is unavailable.

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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is extremely respectful and constructive, thanking the head of the Financial Supervisory Authority for the comprehensive overview and for answering the questions. The speaker's aim is to gain clarification regarding the institution's functions, not to criticize them.

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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly on the national and institutional level, covering the operations and mandate of the Financial Supervision Authority.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives relate to the regulation of the financial sector, emphasizing the need to balance punitive measures (fining) with proactive guidance. This indicates an interest in regulatory clarity and risk mitigation concerning the activities of financial institutions.

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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on overseeing the Financial Supervision Authority’s execution of its mandate and duties. A key priority is determining whether current legislation permits the FSA to adopt an advisory role, thereby reducing the need for imposing penalties and supporting proactive prevention efforts.

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