Single federal financial regulator more beneficial than existing regional model

As a general principle, accurate and complete information leads to liquidity and in turn decreases the costs of capital. Capital markets strive to be informationally efficient. A unified approach will almost passively see to it that information is streamlined into the market and delivered to the consumers
Hagen Weiss, a senior leader in Germany's federal financial regulator, writes that Canada's current decentralized financial regulatory system 'kills heaps of time and is not exactly the epitome of efficiency.' Pictured: Canadian Finance Minister Bill Morneau.
FRANKFURT—As I was on my way to a meeting a few months ago, I realized that I forgot the key needed to access the building where the meeting was taking place. I then reprimanded myself and thought how much easier it would be to keep all my keys on one keychain. Evidently, it is always a good rule ...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.


Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past week’s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.


By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy

MORE Opinion

RELATED STORIES