Thus, BNYM will continue to be held to the high standards to which all U.S. bank SIFIs are held. And it will also be expected to operate in a manner that provides confidence that it is as resilient and robust as a systemically important financial market utility (FMU).
Ultimately this will benefit your customers in terms of stronger social protection and your shareholders in terms of better returns. As it is, the rural banking sector as a whole is already on the right track, as far as operational bottom line is concerned. I base this on 2009 consolidated figures.