Ladies and gentlemen, it is extremely important for the population to understand the purpose of the Fund and how it is expected to work. For example, it is particularly important to distinguish the management of the HSF from that of the country’s official reserves.
Today, it can take a few days to get access to your funds. A real-time retail payments infrastructure would ensure the funds are available immediately—to pay utility bills or split the rent with roommates, or for small business owners to pay their suppliers.