Gov. King spoke at the European Systemic Risk Board conference today, according to Bloomberg.

  • Stressed market conditions are being passed through to the real economy
  • Dependence on central banks has risen
  • European governments must implement crisis plans
  • Financial system must be strengthened
  • Banks must prepare for a wide range of contingencies
  • ESRB did not discuss possible exit of a euro country
  • Concerned about risk from debt crisis
  • Wants banks to build capital without cutting lending