We shall never forget that we are issuing a single currency for  1  See the article “Axel Weber – ein Porträt: ‘Nicht Glück – Können!’“, authored by Marc Neller and Marietta Kurm-Engels, published in the Handelsblatt of 16–17 July 2010. 2  BIS central bankers’ speeches  17 sovereign countries and 331 million citizens.
I am very much delighted and convinced that this forum provides a unique opportunity for your Lordships and Worships together with the bankers to discuss and have a better understanding of emerging issues and risks in pursuit of enhancing the soundness of the financial sector.