Monetary policy provides only a temporary bridge; it cannot act as a substitute for more fundamental reform and economic adjustment. 4  BIS central bankers’ speeches  Hopeful signs on the horizon Happily, there are positive signs on the horizon. The advanced economies seem to be getting their act together. The pre-conditions for a return to stronger growth are present in the United States.
The Finnish situation is exceptional, since Nordea Bank Finland is counted as a Swedish subsidiary and Sampo Bank as a Danish subsidiary. With Danske Banks acquisition of Sampo Bank, the two biggest players in the Nordic-Baltic banking markets are Danske Bank and Nordea.