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Media release 27 Mar 2026
BIS extends term for John Williams as Chair of the Markets Committee
John C. Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, is to continue as Chair of the Bank for International Settlements' Markets Committee.
Media release 24 Mar 2026
Basel III liquidity indicators increase slightly while risk-based capital and leverage ratios are stable for large internationally active banks, latest Basel III monitoring exercise shows
Banks' liquidity ratios increased slightly while Basel III risk-based capital and leverage ratios are stable in the first half of 2025.
Media release 22 Mar 2026
Statement on the nomination of Hyun Song Shin as Governor of the Bank of Korea
Following the nomination of Hyun Song Shin as Governor of the Bank of Korea, the BIS today announced that Mr Shin will step back from his duties with immediate effect.
Media release 17 Mar 2026
Ben Gully appointed Secretary General of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
Ben Gully will lead the international standard setter's Secretariat in Basel. Mr Gully has been appointed for a three-year term, starting in August. He is currently Deputy Superintendent at the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions …
Media release 16 Mar 2026
Hélène Rey appointed as Economic Adviser and Head of Monetary and Economic Department
Hélène Rey, Professor of Economics at London Business School, appointed as Economic Adviser and Head of the Monetary and Economic Department of the BIS.
Media release 09 Mar 2026
Governors and Heads of Supervision welcome progress to implement Basel III and discuss elements of the Basel Committee's work programme
Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS) welcome the progress to fully implement Basel III.
Media release 26 Feb 2026
Basel Committee issues a consolidated version of its guidelines
The Basel Committee has published a consultation on a consolidated version of its guidelines and sound practices. The consolidated version aims to improve accessibility and substantially streamline guidance materials.
Media release 25 Feb 2026
Basel Committee discusses recent market developments and targeted review of cryptoasset standard
Discusses vulnerabilities in government bond-backed repo markets. Discusses progress of a targeted review of the prudential standard for banks' cryptoasset exposures. Announces date and location of the International Conference of Banking Supervisors.
Media release 17 Feb 2026
Basel Committee publishes analysis of synthetic risk transfers
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision today published a report on synthetic risk transfer (SRT) transactions.
Media release 09 Feb 2026
Statement by Pablo Hernández de Cos, BIS General Manager, on François Villeroy de Galhau
François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, today announced his decision to leave the Bank of France at the beginning of June to become President of the Fondation Apprentis d'Auteuil. Accordingly, he will step down from his position as…

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