I also salute this institution on its 20th anniversary of existence and for the role that it has played in Fiji’s economic development. Once again, my warm congratulations and all the very best in your future endeavors. Vinaka vakalevu. BIS central bankers’ speeches  3
Greece’s financial sector remains heavily burdened by non-performing loans (NPLs) and is thus constrained in its ability to support the recovery. Greek national policies aimed at ensuring access to finance for businesses include direct lending from the state (repayable advances) and two schemes implemented by the Hellenic Development Bank – a guarantee scheme and a co-financed interest subsidy scheme for new corporate loans.