Promoting global monetary and financial stability

Chapter 1 of the BIS's Annual Report 2024/25

Our mission, values and activities

Our mission is to support central banks' pursuit of monetary and financial stability through international cooperation, and to act as a bank for central banks. To fulfil this mission, we help our member central banks navigate the opportunities and challenges they face and provide insights and services to support their work.

Report: Delivering Innovation BIS 2025

The Innovation BIS 2025 strategy began in 2019 with the vision of "shaping the Bank for tomorrow". Six years later, the strategy has more than delivered. Its commitments have been met, on time and within budget.