By Plenary Sessions: Aivar Sõerd

The political focus is centered on supporting the government-initiated draft amendment to the Securities Market Act, which aims to bring the regulation of derivative and repo transactions into compliance with international standards. The position taken is strongly policy- and regulation-based, focusing on ensuring the stability of the financial market. Although the issue of real estate valuation was secondary, it was addressed in a moderated and explanatory manner with the goal of protecting consumer interests.

The political focus is centered on state financial management and the investment strategy of the Bank of Estonia. The speaker criticizes the current low proportion of gold in the reserves, deeming it inefficient and questionable from a risk management standpoint. This position is strongly policy- and performance-driven, emphasizing the necessity of following global central bank purchasing trends.