3  BIS Review 113/2000  As I already mentioned, there has been a solid response on the part of countries concerning the two underlying factors of financial strength: macroeconomic stability and domestic reforms of prudential regulation and supervision. You will find a very receptive ear to ideas to further strengthen the countries’ financial systems.
With these buffers in place but at the same time mindful of the challenges that are still upon us, how must we be in 2009 so we could limit the adverse impact of the crisis and be prepared for the expected upturn?