So in my eyes, the Commission’s initiative is a sensible move that will revitalise the securitisation market and promote the flow of funding to the real economy. 5. Conclusion  Esteemed colleagues Emerging Asia is facing significant challenges as regards financing its additional demand for infrastructure. Indeed, the numerous development banks will play an important role in this respect.
However, it is likely that additional funding from Asia and elsewhere might be needed to ensure that the region’s economic expansion is not unnecessarily hampered. In Europe, we are currently pushing towards a capital markets union that aims at both diversifying funding sources for the real economy and boosting risk sharing among investors. Is it thus a blueprint for Asia?