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José Maria Ricciardi says that what happened in Banco Espírito Santo was “a real earthquake”, and estimates that the sale of New Bank to be completed in mid 2015.
José Maria Ricciardi, former director of the Bank Espirito Santo (BES ) and President of BES I recognized today that the Holy Spirit Group lived “a real earthquake” and admits provide clarification on the matter to the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry BES if it is convened. The President of BES Investment says it is the “obligation” of every citizen. Already on sale of New Bank, the banker believes the same can happen until the summer of next year.
“I will not deny that what happened [in BES ] was a real earthquake. now we must look forward. Novo Banco, which now has a team that looks very professional and very knowledgeable in this area. was formed I think that everything will be sorted in the best way ” José Maria Ricciardi said today on the sidelines of the Business Forum Algarve. About the Commission of Inquiry set up in Parliament, Ricciardi says that MPs understand that his “testimony is important” will “definitely” attend. “This is one more reason why I think this time I should not rule on this issue,” he says.
Ricciardi does not comment on possible contacts with Ricardo Salgado, former president of GES, after the break up of the family group: “On this subject, as you know are serious, serious problems I consistently answer your questions, but at this point all that matters is the target of investigations, audits and evaluations by different instances not.. it was wise to be pass judgment on this matter. “
Already on the possible connection of the Holy Spirit family to the case of submarines, the President of BES I that the newspaper “i” has received five million euros commission, says that “this [is] the opportune moment” to rule. “All these issues that are serious and grave matters, are being targeted surveys, evaluations and audits and think it’s not the time to say something about them because of this reason,” he said.
About the sale of New Bank, which may involve the disposal of the institution over which he presides – BES Investment – José Maria Ricciardi, believes that “by the middle of next year there are conditions to sell “. “These things can not be made in great hurry, because it usually does not give great results, and also can not make a huge slowdown,” he said, arguing that the solution to the New Bank requires some calm. The President of BES I believe customers are the New Bank “progressively quieter” and some of the old customers are even returning.
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