In this regard, I wish to make special mention of the Stock Exchange Technical Committee (SETC) First Initiative, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management, the Team of local Lawyers headed by Mr Eke Halloway, as well as market practitioners in neighbouring countries who have been unrelenting in sharing their experiences and expertise with us. Naming people in these situations can be invidious, but let me crave your indulgence to mention Mr Maroof Matin, the Resident Consultant provided by First Initiative, Mr Jacob Kanu of First Discount House, Mr Melvin Tucker, former Deputy Governor and other members of the Stock Exchange Technical Committee. To all of these, I say thank you very much and please let us continue to work together for a more prosperous Sierra Leone. Thank you for your attention. 2  BIS Review 107/2007
History has shown that it is precisely in good times that the seeds of financial distress develop. In the present context of the desperate hunt for yield, risk transfer markets may encourage investors to take on more risk. Therefore, financial innovation should not only concentrate on extracting yield but also on pricing risk at a sustainable level. This is one of the most demanding challenges of the coming years for both the private sector and the public authorities. BIS Review 33/2007  3