Agenda Profile: Urve Tiidus

The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

2025-09-11

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

Political Position
The political focus centers on the efficiency of financial supervision and the evolution of risk management, structured around policy objectives and performance outcomes. The speaker emphasizes the need to understand how risks have changed over time, especially in relation to the impact of technology. Furthermore, concerns are being raised regarding the defrauding of people and the activities of criminals in Estonia, and efforts are underway to find solutions.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates interest in specific topics within financial supervision, specifically using the term "risk-based supervision." Expertise is being sought by comparing the official's long-term experience to better understand the evolution of risks and the impact of technology on the financial sector.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and questioning, addressing the presenter and the manager respectfully. The speaker poses analytical questions, seeking both technical information and a "human interest comparison" regarding the development of risks. The style is balanced, while simultaneously acknowledging the limits of the presenter's responsibility concerning the actions of the perpetrators.

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Activity Patterns
Only one occurrence is known on September 11, 2025, which apparently took place during the presentation of the Financial Supervision Authority's report. This indicates activity in discussions concerning finance and supervision at the parliamentary or committee level.

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Opposition Stance
Not enough data.

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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is respectful and information-seeking, involving politely addressing the presenter and requesting them to share their long-term experience. The speaker attempts to obtain comparative and development-explaining information from the official, which indicates an openness to fact-gathering.

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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national, emphasizing the activities of crooks and the swindling of money from people within Estonia. At the same time, it is acknowledged that the financial crime problem is likely international as well ("probably happening elsewhere too").

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives center on financial stability and regulation, particularly risk-based supervision. The speaker is concerned about fraud and illicit activities within the financial services sector, which underscores the importance of consumer protection.

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Social Issues
The primary social issue is public safety and protecting people from financial crime, specifically highlighting the actions of crooks and the outright swindling of money. This is presented as a growing problem for which a solution or the "key" is being sought.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the scrutiny of the supervisory authority's reporting and operations, specifically tied to the discussion of the Financial Supervisory Authority's 2024 annual report. The speaker, acting in a scrutinizing capacity, is seeking clarifications regarding risk-based supervision and technological changes.

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