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Media release 17 Jul 2024
Basel Committee publishes final disclosure framework for banks' cryptoasset exposures and targeted amendments to its cryptoasset standard
Basel Committee has published its final disclosure framework for banks' cryptoasset exposures. The Committee has also published targeted amendments to its cryptoasset standard to tighten the criteria for certain stablecoins to receive a preferential…
Media release 10 Jul 2024
BIS announces Secretary General and Innovation Hub leadership appointments
Véronique Sani appointed as Secretary General and member of BIS Executive Committee. Karmela Holtgreve appointed Deputy Head of the BIS Innovation Hub and Head of Operations. Miguel Díaz appointed Deputy Head of the BIS Innovation Hub and Head of Strategy.
Media release 09 Jul 2024
Basel Committee consults on principles for the sound management of third-party risk
The Basel Committee has published a consultation on Principles for the sound management of third-party risk. The proposed principles provide guidance to banks and prudential supervisors on effective third-party risk management, aiming to enhance banks'…
Media release 03 Jul 2024
Basel Committee approves disclosure framework and capital standard for banks' cryptoasset exposures and amendments to interest rate risk in the banking book standard, and agrees to consult on third-party risk principles
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision met virtually on 2 and 3 July to discuss a range of policy and supervisory initiatives.
Media release 01 Jul 2024
Project Nexus completes comprehensive blueprint for connecting domestic instant payment systems globally and prepares for work towards live implementation
Nexus is a BIS Innovation Hub project that seeks to enhance cross-border payments by connecting multiple domestic instant payment systems (IPS) globally. It is the first BIS Innovation Hub project in the payments area to move towards live implementation…
Media release 30 Jun 2024
Price stability and fiscal consolidation are key foundations of future prosperity: BIS
The global economy is poised for a smooth landing, but risks remain and policymakers must take a long-term view to lay the foundations for sustainable growth, the Bank for International Settlements said today in its flagship economic report.
Media release 25 Jun 2024
Central banks must prepare for AI's profound impact on economy and financial system: BIS
The rapid adoption of AI requires central banks to embrace the new technology, the Bank for International Settlements said today.
Media release 13 Jun 2024
Bank for International Settlements and Bank of Canada launch BIS Toronto Innovation Centre
Bank for International Settlements and Bank of Canada launch the BIS Toronto Innovation Centre. Toronto is the first BIS Innovation Hub Centre in the Americas. The Toronto Innovation Centre will help advance the BISIH's work on priority themes
Media release 12 Jun 2024
BIS Innovation Hub and Monetary Authority of Singapore develop blueprint for a climate risk platform for financial authorities
Project Viridis explores how regulatory and climate data could be integrated to provide insights into climate-related financial risks. The project's report outlines a blueprint for a climate risk platform that can be used to identify, monitor and manage…
Media release 05 Jun 2024
Nithya Navaratnam appointed as Deputy Head of Banking
Appointment is for a five-year term, starting on 1 July 2024. Nithya Navaratnam joined the BIS as the Head of Credit Risk Management in 2020.

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