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Media release 02 Sep 2021
BIS Innovation Hub and central banks of Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa will test CBDCs for international settlements
Project Dunbar will develop prototypes for shared platforms that will enable international settlements with digital currencies issued by multiple central banks. System aims to allow direct transactions between institutions, reducing costs and increasing…
Media release 24 Aug 2021
BIS Innovation Hub and HKMA investigate how tokenized green bonds can improve sustainable investment
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub Hong Kong Centre and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority joined forces with the tech industry. Aim is to build a prototype digital infrastructure that can enable green investments and help issuers…
Media release 05 Aug 2021
Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures publishes work programme for 2021-22
Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) publishes its work programme for the first time. The 2021–22 work programme focuses on shaping the future of payments and addressing risks in financial market infrastructures. CPMI's priorities…
Media release 28 Jul 2021
BIS Innovation Hub and Monetary Authority of Singapore publish proposal for enhancing global real-time retail payments network connectivity
Project Nexus will allow countries to link real-time national payment systems with minimal adaptations. Proposed blueprint includes technical standards, operational guidelines and common functionalities. Model builds on the successful connection of…
Media release 21 Jul 2021
Implementation monitoring of the PFMI: Level 3 assessment of financial market infrastructures' business continuity planning
The CPMI and IOSCO assessed the implementation of Principle 17 (Operational risk) of the Principles for financial market infrastructures in 38 FMIs from 29 jurisdictions. Surveyed financial market infrastructures (FMIs) have business continuity plans,…
Media release 20 Jul 2021
Basel Committee consults on an amendment to the process for reviewing the G-SIB methodology
Press Release - Basel Committee consults on a technical amendment to the Basel Framework to reflect a new process for reviewing the G-SIB assessment methodology. The Committee plans to replace the existing three-year review cycle with a process of ongoing…
Media release 12 Jul 2021
Statement on the appointment of Carolyn Rogers as Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
Press Release - Statement on the appointment of Carolyn Rogers as Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada
Media release 09 Jul 2021
International financial organisations unite with the central bank and financial supervisory community to launch the Central Banks' and Supervisors' Climate Training Alliance (CTA) ahead of COP26
Leading international organisations are launching the Climate Training Alliance (CTA), which will establish a dedicated online portal for global training on climate risks for central banks and supervisors.
Media release 09 Jul 2021
International cooperation is essential for central bank digital currencies to improve cross-border payments
CBDCs can help to enhance cross-border payments when authorities coordinate internationally. Implications extend beyond national borders, highlighting the need for multilateral collaboration on macro-financial consequences and interoperability…
Media release 06 Jul 2021
Basel Committee's reforms helped cushion the impact of Covid-19 shock on banks
Press Release - New report gives a preliminary assessment of the impact of implemented Basel reforms during the pandemic as part of a broader evaluation of their effectiveness. Higher quality capital and liquidity levels required by the reforms helped…

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