Nout Wellink: A new structure for European and global financial supervision Speech by Dr Nout Wellink, President of the Netherlands Bank and Chairman of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, at the 37th Economics Conference, Vienna, 14 May 2009. *  *  *  Introduction Reporters repeatedly ask me about my thoughts on the economic downturn.
We very much value the contribution made by various French institutions in Bahrain's financial sector, and this seminar marks a further development of our strong relations in the financial field. A special acknowledgement in this respect ought to go to BNP-Paribas, who are supporting this event financially, as well providing a speaker.