I will also briefly discuss some policy proposals concerning repo markets that have been raised in the international debate. I. The relevance of shadow banking for European financial stability  The activities of shadow banking before the crises were widely mentioned as triggers or factors contributing to the financial crisis.
When considering the published results, it is therefore important to pay particular attention to the column listing the capital measures taken in 2014. We expressly welcome the fact that several banks have strengthened their capital base in recent months. This helps make the banking system more stable.