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Media release 14 Dec 2021
BIS CPMI report highlights rapid development of retail fast payments and implications for real-time gross settlement systems
New BIS CPMI report reviews recent developments in retail fast payment systems (FPS) based on a survey of BIS CPMI member jurisdictions. FPS can have significant implications for the operations and services of real-time gross settlement (RTGS) systems,…
Media release 13 Dec 2021
Correspondent banking trends persisted in 2020, even as payment landscape changed, new data show
Correspondent banking trends continued in 2020, with the volume and value of transactions increasing despite the changing payments landscape during the pandemic, according to new data published today by the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures…
Media release 10 Dec 2021
CPMI calls for managers of payment service level agreements and schemes to join cross-border payments task force
Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) to set up task force on defining common features of cross-border payment service levels. The task force's findings will feed into the development of a service level template. CPMI invites nominations…
Media release 08 Dec 2021
BIS, Bank of France and Swiss National Bank conclude successful cross-border wholesale CBDC experiment
Project Jura explored settlement of tokenised euro commercial paper and foreign exchange transactions. Tests were conducted in a near real-life setting and met current regulatory requirements. Jura studied a new approach for central banks to allow access…
Media release 06 Dec 2021
BIS Quarterly Review: Widening the regulatory circle for non-bank financial firms
Non-bank financial intermediaries (NBFIs) have grown significantly. Their activities can amplify market stress and undermine financial stability. A macroprudential regulatory approach is needed to address the structural vulnerabilities in NBFIs, most…
Media release 01 Dec 2021
BIS Board extends term for Chair of the Consultative Council for the Americas until 2023
John Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, is to continue as chair of the Consultative Council for the Americas. Mr Williams' term will run until 8 January 2023. The Consultative Council for the Americas…
Media release 29 Nov 2021
Call for comments on access to central clearing and portability
CPMI and IOSCO invite comments on a new consultative report focusing on access to central counterparties (CCP) clearing and client-position portability. The report considers the potential benefits and challenges of new access models developed by CCPs and…
Media release 23 Nov 2021
Basel Committee publishes more details on global systemically important banks
The Committee provides additional information regarding the end-2020 G-SIB assessment. Further details include global denominators and individual bank indicators. The release accompanies the Financial Stability Board's updated G-SIB list.
Media release 18 Nov 2021
CPMI calls for comments on payment system operating hours to enhance cross-border payments
CPMI invites comments on a consultative report into extending and aligning payment system operating hours for cross-border payments. The report outlines three potential improvements: an incremental increase in opening hours on current operating days; an…
Media release 16 Nov 2021
Basel Committee consults on principles for the effective management and supervision of climate-related financial risks
Basel Committee issues public consultation on principles for the effective management and supervision of climate-related financial risks. The consultation paper seeks to promote a principles-based approach to improve banks' risk management practices and…

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