The Central Bank is absolutely committed to maintaining macroeconomic stability so the business sector can continue to make longer-term decisions in an environment of increasing 6  BIS central bankers’ speeches  confidence. By explaining the cross-currents at work in our economy, our projections for what’s ahead, and our monetary policy response, we are doing our part to help strengthen business confidence.
•  Publish the names of banks that qualify by 31 December 2005. (ii)  Phased withdrawal of public sector funds from banks, starting in July 2004. (iii)  Consolidation of banking institutions through mergers and acquisitions. (iv)  Adoption of a risk focused, and rule-based regulatory framework. We will always pre-announce the rules of the game and stick to them.