The only assumption I make is this one: no amount of regulation can snuff out the forces of competition – competition is a force of nature, and it is going to manifest itself in some way, for there is a lot of money at stake. Regulatory response to the crisis: too much or too little?
I am delighted to say, fourteen months on, that we can clearly witness the good progress in financial inclusion and microfinance efforts across Fiji. This is no doubt due to the passion and efforts of many of you here today. The clear challenge for us is not to lose that passion and to keep the momentum going.