Consequently, the central banks in the EMEs, in their pursuit of financial stability, have additional challenges. First, to manage the transition in their own economies, which has socio-economic as well as political dimensions; second, to keep a watch on the sentiments affecting foreign capital flows – which could change for reasons other than domestic.
I am most delighted to join the President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry in welcoming all dignitaries to this National Summit on the Small and Medium Industries Equity Investment Scheme (SMIEIS) and to make a few opening remarks.