No doubt, future challenges lie ahead in what remains an unusually uncertain global financial environment. Yet I trust that the spirit of co-operation that we have developed in our financial markets over the years will help us to successfully meet these challenges. I also would like to extend thanks to my own colleagues, the management and staff of the Financial Markets Department.
Their hard work and dedication during a rather challenging year for the department has been exemplary. They continue to make the Reserve Bank and the country proud. I would also like to thank colleagues from other departments within the SARB, many of which are present tonight, who work closely with the Financial Markets Department on a daily basis.