When the majority of banks were drastically cutting back on loans to countries neighbouring the EU for their financial programmes, both of the above banks were vigorous in promoting investments in transport or the environment.
Când majoritatea băncilor reduceau drastic împrumuturile către ţările vecine ale UE pentru programele lor financiare, ambele bănci menţionate mai sus promovau puternic investiţiile în domeniul transportului sau al mediului.