Annual Report 2025/26
The Annual Report introduces the BIS's new strategy and shows how the BIS has supported stakeholders throughout the year.
Find out about our mission, our work, our people and our organisation, together with our annual financial statements for 2025/26.
Promoting global monetary and financial stability
The BIS is a global organisation that acts as a hub for the world's central bankers and financial regulators.
In-depth analysis and insights
BIS research supports central banks in their pursuit of monetary and financial stability. The BIS aims to provide stakeholders with in-depth analysis and insights by drawing on our unique position at the intersection of research and policy.
Promoting international cooperation
The BIS acts as a global forum for dialogue and cooperation among central banks and financial supervisory authorities from around the world.
The BIS provides a broad range of banking services to central banks and other reserve managers. Activities include deposit-taking, gold and foreign exchange trading services, and the provision of third-party asset management products. BIS Banking also manages the Bank's own funds and conducts knowledge-sharing activities for the broader reserve management community.
Exploring public goods for central banks through digital innovation
In an era of rapid technological advancements, the BIS collaborates with central banks to identify relevant technology trends, engage in practical experimentation and foster international cooperation to leverage technology to more efficiently fulfil their mandates.
Governance, oversight and institutional developments
The BIS is governed by member central banks, a Board of Directors and senior management. Each play a crucial role in governance, oversight and steering the organisation. This governance structure is supported by our operational resilience. Our work environment is anchored in strong core values that guide our work culture and actions and shape how we deliver on our mission.
Financial results and profit allocation
The Bank's balance sheet and financial results are driven mainly by its banking activities and by the management of the funds associated with its shareholders' equity. The annual net profit is allocated as a dividend or transferred to reserve funds according to the Bank's Statutes.
The BIS's financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 provide an analysis of the Bank's balance sheet and profit and loss account, together with other financial, capital adequacy and risk management disclosures. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Statutes and accounting policies of the Bank, and are externally audited.
