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Media release 31 Mar 2021
Governors and Heads of Supervision meet to endorse strategic priorities and work programme of Basel Committee and discuss global initiatives on non-bank financial intermediation
Press Release - Governors and Heads of Supervision meet to endorse strategic priorities and work programme of Basel Committee and discuss global initiatives on non-bank financial intermediation
Media release 25 Mar 2021
BIS Innovation Hub and SWIFT announce winners of ISO 20022 and API hackathon
Three winners of hackathon to highlight potential of the new ISO 20022 payments standard and APIs to enhance cross-border payments. Winning firms Atomic Wire, Mojaloop and The Isonauts (Virtusa & AWS) presented solutions for synchronising foreign exchange…
Media release 10 Mar 2021
Jens Weidmann re-elected as Chair of the BIS Board of Directors
Deutsche Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann re-elected as Chair of the BIS Board of Directors. Mr Weidmann's third three-year term will start in November 2021.
Media release 01 Mar 2021
Markets wrestle with reflation prospects: BIS Quarterly Review
Prospects of a more robust economic recovery buoyed risky asset prices, with signs of exuberance reflected in the behaviour of retail investors. Sovereign yield curves steepened as investors priced in higher inflation and fiscal support. Sentiment towards…
Media release 25 Feb 2021
Bank for International Settlements (BIS) to hold inaugural BIS Innovation Summit on 22-25 March
Bank for International Settlements (BIS) to hold inaugural BIS Innovation Summit on 22-25 March
Media release 23 Feb 2021
BIS Innovation Hub and SWIFT launch ISO 20022 and API hackathon
BIS Innovation Hub and SWIFT launch ISO 20022 and API hackathon
Media release 23 Feb 2021
Central banks of China and United Arab Emirates join digital currency project for cross-border payments
The Digital Currency Institute (DCI) of the People's Bank of China (PBC) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) have joined a central bank digital currency project for cross-border foreign currency payments.
Media release 26 Jan 2021
Basel Committee proposes amendments to rules on haircut floors for securities financing transactions
Press Release - Basel Committee proposes amendments to rules on haircut floors for securities financing transactions, 26 January 2021
Media release 25 Jan 2021
BIS launches second green bond fund for central banks
BIS launches second green bond fund for central banks
Media release 22 Jan 2021
BIS Innovation Hub sets out annual work programme and launches Innovation Network
BIS Innovation Hub sets out annual work programme and launches Innovation Network

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