we ask michael kemmer, head of the german banking association, how the dodd act would affect european banks. you >> we still have certain differences between europe and the us. ironing out these differences and getting rid of them where possible would be very good because it would also limit access hurdles for the banks in the other country. >> but you'd prefer the european regulations. >> i am not a total fan of the us rules because they have certain aspects that don't really fit in with the way the present european banking system works. >> the banking associations seem to have exerted influence on the ttip negotiations. we find further documents. the british thecityuk banking association says the proposal by the eu commission is so close to its own proposals it could be straight out of its ttip brochure. the eu member states agree just how important it is to have large international banks. further confidential documents we were able to see show how they pursue this aim during ttip negotiations. the member states even exert pressure on the eu commission and demand "tough negotiations