• Encouraging signs in other countries too on fiscal consolidation
  • Imperative that G20 timelines agreed in 2008 for regulatory reform are met
  • Important impact of reforms thoroughly assessed, will consider IIF analysis
  • Market players have to accept main purpose of financial sector is to serve real economy (he’s sooo funny)
  • Recent market tensions show there is no time for complacency
  • Important recovery measured in broader terms than GDP, sustainable fiscal positions
  • Recovery must include full restoration of trust in financial institutions