Derivatives are the main enemy says Italian Treasury Minister Tremonti

On January 9 a meeting in Paris was chaired by French President Sarkozy to stimulate debate ahead of the G-20 meeting in April. Several issues were discussed. The most dramatic proposal came from Italian Economy Minister, Giulio who proposed a "legal standard" for world economies similar to the "gold standard" of the past which liked economies together.

Among his proposals are a very long moratorium for toxic products and derivatives in order to prevent them from "destroying the entire system."

President Sarkozy of France who chaired the meeting said he wanted to discuss issues facing world economies and how to deal with them. He noted that the world has taken advantage of deregulation in order to abandon rules.

Italian Treasury Minister Tremonti said that derivatives are the main enemy. He went on to say that they are worth a staggering 12.5 times the global GDP, and their real impact is unknown. He said that some things must be protected and a priority must be given to businesses and families.

Can you imagine what might happen if the whole world starts deleveraging all at once?

Do you agree with these proposals? Will they help to solve our financial problems?