And so I want to thank you, Mr President, for the invitation to partake in the dinner that is soon to be served. It is the dining and wining part that I came for but I can also well appreciate why you would want me to say something, albeit short. I therefore intend to be very brief in my remarks.
Mr president, ladies and gentlemen Let me start by applauding BAM executive management for being foresighted in fostering discussions and debate on issues that affect the banking industry and thus the entire economy. It is through occasions like this one that the financial and banking experts in this country can make enormous contribution to the policy making process.