But there is an additional reason why regional divergences in the US do not attract much attention. Regional differences in the US tend to cancel each other out in the medium term.
The Liquidity Coverage ratio stands at 250.6 per cent as at end-March 2021, well above the required level of 100 per cent. Ladies and gentlemen, what matters most, and especially for our CEOs of banks, is the fact that the banking sector continues to be profitable. Profitability enables banks to continue building buffers. Stress tests conducted by the Bank confirm that banks remain resilient.