Description

We are regularly informed about the economic/financial developments in the world, Europe, the Netherlands. The consequences, the worsening of the economic/financial climate, lead to further "draconian" measures in attempts to turn the tide.

Following on from the lectures held on these issues in 2011 and 2012 and organised by the The Hague Region in cooperation with surrounding regions of KIVI NIRIA and the departments of Business Administration and Technology, Society and Economics, we invited Mr drs. L.L.M. (Leo) van der Plas is willing to explain the current developments.

On Tuesday 4 June next, Mr Van der Plas, chairman of the board of Rabobank Vlietstreek-Zoetermeer, will give a lecture on the theme: "Economic developments Worldwide, Europe, the Netherlands and consequences". He will address current questions such as "Consequences for our economy, activity and employment", "Are banks really reluctant to provide loans and/or mortgages?" and "How can we get and keep the economic engine moving?".
After his introduction, there will be ample opportunity for discussion and questions.

The lecture will focus on recent economic and financial topics:
- Stability of the EURO, consequences of the credit crisis.
- EU Member States' EURO budgets, considering inflation and employment in Euro countries such as Greece, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Ireland and Eastern European EU Member States.
- Recent EU moves towards stricter requirements for banks. Point of contention is whether EU member states should be allowed to subject banks domestically to even stricter rules.
- What are opportunities and threats for the European Union, in particular the consequences for EU member the Netherlands?
- Do BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) have the economic future?
- Tensions around China's currency? Is depreciation indeed an option that should be taken into account?
- Brussels: How can the EU budget for 2014 and subsequent years (multi-year budget) be reconciled with substantial growth of around 7%, while at the same time keeping the budget deficit for the individual member states (in principle) strictly at the 3% standard?

Specific consequences for EU member the Netherlands:
 CPB, with an unchanged policy, the 2013 budget deficit rises to 4.5% of GDP. What is going on? Are we suddenly the worst kid in the class? How is that possible with all these wonderful companies?
 How are debts, pensions, mortgages and interest rate derivatives being handled?
 Banks are reluctant to provide loans/mortgages to entrepreneurs.

What implies/means:
 Emerging markets - Credit rating remains favourable?
 Dutch economy in sight - Unemployment continues to rise for now?
 Emerging Europe - Headwinds from south and west continue?

19:00 - 19:30 Reception with coffee and tea
19:30 - 19:35 Opening by ir. Jos Meijer
19:35 - 20:35 Lecture by drs. L.L.M.van der Plas
20:35 - 21:05 Discussion and questions
21:05 - 22:00 Networking and drinks

Speaker(s)

drs. L.L.M. (Leo) van der Plas, chairman of the board of Rabobank Vlietstreek-Zoetermeer

Location

KIVI NIRIA

Prinsessegracht 23, The Hague

Organiser

Business Administration

Technology, Society & Economics

Region Amsterdam and 't Gooi

The Hague region

Haarlem region

South Holland South Region

Name and contact details for information

ir. Jos J. Meijer, tel.: 06-13598486

j.j.meijer@atlantis-it.nl