Furthermore, the article in the Nationalbank Act which defines the OeNB’s tasks and objectives was revised to comply with the formulation of objectives as laid down in the Maastricht Treaty. Secondly, the provisions regulating duties and instruments were revised to ensure the OeNB’s integration into the ESCB.
In fact, we as the banking authority see that much remains for us to do to be able to meet this demand. The second point is that in the future, the public will become more discerning and cautious in the selection of banks capable of serving their transaction needs.