We can surely sympathize with Mervyn King, Governor of the Bank of England, when he asked: “If it is too  4  BIS central bankers’ speeches  big to fail, is it not just too big?” The question is not just academic – it has many implications on the future of mega-banks.
It is, however, our duty to aim for optimal results by adopting methodologies that make full use of our supervisory resources and skills. Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you for your attention and wish you all an enriching seminar. 4