2  BIS Review 92/2008  We also have designated Partnership for Progress contacts in each of the twelve Reserve Bank districts and at the Board to answer questions and coordinate assistance for institutions requesting guidance. 1 I hope that you will consider contacting us for support or to provide additional suggestions for improving this evolving program.
Prices are rising in the German real-estate sector, and lending is on the rise. However, there are no acute signs of an easing of credit standards. Preventive measures can mitigate future risks, though. 3. Risks are accumulating in financial institutions’ balance sheets. The amount of low-interest long-term loans is rising, while the share of low-yielding assets has increased.