Speeches - October 2010
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Leading Post-Crisis Financial Reform
29/10/2010
The Atlantic Council hosted Commissioner Barnier for a discussion on the current state of economic affairs and progress towards financial regulatory reform in Europe.
The US and the EU must finish the job of repairing the financial system
28/10/2010
On his second official visit to the US, Commisioner Barnier delivered a speech at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIMFA).
Statement of Commissioner Barnier on the agreement reached on the AIFM Directive
26/10/2010
"Today, the European Parliament and the Member States have reached an agreement on the AIFM Directive which will introduce, for the first time, European regulation for the managers of alternative investment funds, including hedge funds and private equity".
Making it easier for professionals to work across the EU
26/10/2010
Speech by Commissioner Barnier at the Interparliamentary Dialogue on the evaluation of the professional qualifications directive.
Re-establishing responsibility and accountability at the heart of the financial system 
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25/10/2010
Speech by Commissioner Barnier at the 1st Congress of the Alumni Solvay School.
Statement by Commissioner Michel Barnier on the conclusion of negotiations on the AIFM Directive
19/10/2010
Statement by Commissioner Michel Barnier on the conclusion of negotiations on the AIFM Directive (hedge funds and private equity) at the ECOFIN Council in Luxembourg, 19 October 2010.
Next steps in regulating Europe's financial markets
13/10/2010
Speech by Commissioner Barnier at the 50th General Assembly and Annual Meeting of the World Federation of Exchanges.
Online gambling: a reality to be reckoned with, to get to know and regulate better
12/10/2010
Closing speech by Commissioner Barnier at the "Conference on the Role of Authorities in Regulating Gambling".
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