Stress tests: a success for cooperation and transparency – and also very good for Spain

Episode 6,   Aug 13, 2010, 01:39 PM

Xavier Freixas interviewed by Viv Davies, 13 August 2010

Xavier Freixas talks to Viv Davies about the outcome of the recent stress tests undertaken by European banks. Freixas explains his view of the purpose of the tests and why he considers they were successful in spite of criticisms regarding their lack of robustness. He discusses the impact of the tests on the Spanish cajas and the Spanish banking system, and comments on the surge in investment in the activities of European banks following the results of the tests.