Specifically, as indicated in red in the chart, it is likely to continue growing at a pace above its potential through the projection period -- that is, through fiscal 2018 -- at around 1 percent.
The coming years will be extremely demanding for the financial institutions but also for the Banco de Portugal as the regulatory and supervisory authority. However, I am confident that together we will overcome the challenges and ensure the financial stability conditions required for the sounder growth model we all wish for Portugal. BIS central bankers’ speeches  5