This is a trend sweeping though the banking sector in general. 40th year celebrations Now let me briefly take you through the highlights of our anniversary year. This has served as a celebration of the wisdom and courage of our founders, a rite of passage into a new era in banking, and a preparation for the difficult journey ahead.
I have been immensely grateful  BIS Review 148/2007  3  to the staff past and present who have put so much of themselves into each of these unfolding events.