I think, based on the European experience and the experiences of other countries, that it's an option that certainly should be seriously considered. I would raise the question about the need for a serious, independent assessment of the prospects of postal banking and not be overly swayed by the perspectives of the banks or financial institutions themselves, since they have a vested interest in avoiding additional competition with at least one sector of the market that they might be sensitive to competition in.
On October 21st, 2016. See this statement in context.