We must develop an approach to the commercial banking sector that is minima
list in intervention - one that maximises the role of the existing markets
and market players and then leaves the banking system to find its own solut
ions in regard to organisation. Whether to merge or de-merge, to enter into
strategic relationships, to sell off parts of their businesses piecemeal o
r to close unviable operations - these objectives are ill-served by decisio
ns taken by fiat.