FinMin urges banks to think about jobs and not primarily about profit

Ljubljana, 24 June - Addressing a Slovenian Bank Association conference on the impact of Covid-19 on the economy, Finance Minister Andrej Šircelj said banks should presently focus not so much on their profitability but on helping preserve jobs and companies in general. "A long-term perspective is needed," he said, arguing banks cannot do without companies.

Ljubljana Slovenian Bank Association organises conference on impact of Covid-19 on economy. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian Bank Association organises conference on impact of Covid-19 on economy.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian Bank Association organises conference on impact of Covid-19 on economy. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian Bank Association organises conference on impact of Covid-19 on economy.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian Bank Association organises conference on impact of Covid-19 on economy. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian Bank Association organises conference on impact of Covid-19 on economy.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana Slovenian Bank Association organises conference on impact of Covid-19 on economy. Photo: Bor Slana/STA

Ljubljana
Slovenian Bank Association organises conference on impact of Covid-19 on economy.
Photo: Bor Slana/STA

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