Mugur Isărescu: Opening remarks - "Inclusion and financial stability" seminar

Opening remarks by Mr Mugur Isărescu, Governor of the National Bank of Romania, at the 13th edition of the regional seminar on Financial Stability "Inclusion and Financial Stability, organized by the National Bank of Romania together with the International Monetary Fund, Bucharest, 12 September 2019.

The views expressed in this speech are those of the speaker and not the view of the BIS.

Ladies and gentlemen, good morning and welcome!

This is the thirteenth edition of our international seminar on financial stability organized by the National Bank of Romania together with the International Monetary Fund. We would like to express our gratitude for the IMF's constant involvement and support in the successful outcome of this international seminar.

Traditionally, the seminar takes place at the NBR training center in Sinaia, an enchanting place at the foot of the mountains, where the effects of autumn on the vegetation can be admired. This year we have decided that the seminar is to be held in Bucharest, because these days Bucharest is the host of the International George Enescu Music Festival, which you will attend tonight.