We 3/7  BIS central bankers' speeches  have received more than 70 high-level applications, a very important result given the complexity of the topics. Data issues Let me now dedicate few minutes to one of the key issues in both this conference and the work of the G20, the question of data availability.
I would also like to reflect on the need to accept change and reform in order to move forward. Let me start with the successes to date. Successes The first success I would like to stress is a technical success which enabled a smooth implementation of the single monetary policy from day one, namely the integration of money markets in early January 1999.