For the financial industry to recruit qualified talents, the key lies in whether they can effectively demonstrate the advantages of working in the industry, since those with the qualities I have just mentioned are in high demand across industries. Whether or not you work in the financial industry, financial and economic literacy is necessary for everyone.
Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, while we undoubtedly regard the aforementioned achievements with a certain satisfaction, we are far from becoming complacent. Already during our exchanges in April 1999 in Frankfurt, I emphasised that the ECB does not anticipate settling down into "business as usual" anytime soon.