- Restoring Discipline and Confidence in the Banking System
One of the most important responsibilities of a central bank is to ensure that financial institutions operate transparently, responsibly and within established regulatory standards.
For years, concerns about regulatory forbearance, inadequate recognition of bad loans and weaknesses in financial reporting had raised questions about the true condition of parts of the banking sector.
A stricter supervisory approach can help address these problems by requiring banks to recognise risks promptly, report their financial positions accurately and maintain adequate capital buffers.
The principle is straightforward: no bank should be exempt from appropriate regulatory scrutiny because of its size, reputation or political connections.
Effective supervision protects depositors, strengthens investor confidence and helps prevent financial problems from growing into systemic crises.
For Cardoso’s reform agenda to deliver lasting benefits, regulatory discipline must remain consistent, transparent and fair.
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