In the last ten years the number of banks has diminished; mergers and acquisitions have involved institutions accounting for 80 per cent of total assets. And further significant concentrations are being discussed.
We expect these efforts to lead to the conclusion of an arrangement with the IMF as an additional guarantee to investors that Serbia is implementing a responsible and sustainable economic policy. This would help Serbia to adjust to changes in the international environment at the lowest cost and to become more resistant to potential external shocks.