Agenda Profile: Urve Tiidus
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (regulation of derivatives and repo transactions) - first reading
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on the practical impact and future forecasts of the financial regulation bill (covering derivatives and repo transactions). The discussion is policy-based and inquisitive, centering on the expected growth in market volume in Estonia resulting from the legislative amendment. The speaker is seeking confirmation regarding the necessity of the law, referencing the explanatory memorandum's assertion about the small size of the market.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of financial instruments, being able to explain the nature of a repo transaction as a loan secured by securities. Specific legislative and financial terminology is used (explanatory memorandum, derivative and repo transactions, market volume).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and interrogative, addressing the director and the minister directly. The focus is placed on logical argumentation, utilizing facts presented in the explanatory memorandum (small market volume) to request a forecast. Emotional or personal appeals are absent.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is limited to a single question during the first reading of a legislative bill in the Riigikogu. The pattern demonstrates activeness in questioning the details of the legislative process.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The interaction style is formal and addressed to the Minister, requesting clarifications and projections regarding the impact of the draft law. The objective is to obtain additional information either in support of or in opposition to the bill.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national, centering on the volume of the Estonian securities market and derivative transactions within Estonia. Regional or international focus is absent.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are tied to the development of the financial market, as the speaker actively questions whether the legislative amendment will lead to growth in market volume and greater interest in financial instruments. Interest is shown in increasing economic activity through regulation.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the draft amendment to the Securities Market Act (Bill 633 SE), which governs derivative and repo transactions. The speaker’s role is to pose questions regarding the bill’s impact and necessity, thereby acting as an information seeker and scrutinizer.
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