Also this broad comprehensive reform approach can help create the consensus that is needed for reform, as different actors perceive more clearly the benefits of a comprehensive reform package, and not only the costs to them of specific reforms. Some good examples of the benefits of this comprehensive approach are Denmark or the Netherlands, countries that adopted a mix of labour market, public finance and product market reforms that complemented and reinforced one another. I do not want to take up any more of your time with these opening remarks. Let me simply thank you once again for sharing your thoughts with us. Here’s wishing every success for the conference. Now Professor Blanchard will complete these introductory remarks. Olivier, the floor is yours. 4  BIS Review 65/2010
As a growing part of the international financial system that has become increasingly challenging, our task will be to build on the inherent strengths of Islamic finance and to continue to strengthen the supporting structures so as to ensure that Islamic finance will contribute to the overall stability of the global financial system. BIS Review 145/2008  5