The history of the BIS
BISness
The BIS marked its 95th anniversary in May 2025. Andréa M Maechler and Tobias Straumann talk about its origins and how its role has developed over the years.
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Tech firms in banking
BISness
Johannes Ehrentraud explains the evolving relationship between banks and tech firms in the financial sector.
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Media briefing on the BIS Quarterly Review, March 2025
BISness
Hyun Song Shin summarises the March 2025 BIS Quarterly Review and, along with Gaston Gelos and Frank Smets, answers journalists’ questions about market developments, the state of the global economy and fiscal policy.
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Innovation Hub work programme 2025-26
BISness
Cecilia Skingsley reflects on the first five years of the and discusses how it can continue to be useful to the central banking community.
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Media briefing on the BIS Quarterly Review, December 2024
BISness
Claudio Borio and Hyun Song Shin summarise the and answer journalists' questions about financial market developments and the economic outlook.
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Price stability and trust in money
BISness
Andréa M Maechler explains why price stability matters for consumers, employers, and investors and how central banks provide trust in money on three fronts, among other topics.
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Fast payments and central bank digital currencies: rivals or partners?
BISness
Jon Frost of the BIS Office for the Americas and Holti Banka from the World Bank dive into fast payments and central bank digital currencies, exploring their key differences and similarities, and looking into what the future holds.
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Central banks’ role in climate change-related topics
BISness
Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda, Bank of Spain Governor José Luis Escrivá and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde discuss the implications of climate change for the real economy and central banks. Link to event page: https://www.bis.org/events/green_swan_2024/overview.htm
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Housing costs
BISness
Deniz Igan explains the drivers and implications of the strong growth of housing costs despite a decline in inflation.
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Media briefing on the BIS Quarterly Review, September 2024
BISness
Claudio Borio and Hyun Song Shin summarise the September 2024 Quarterly Review and answer journalists' questions about financial market developments and the economic outlook.
info_outlineRoberto Campos Neto, Governor of the Central Bank of Brazil, talks to Alexandre Tombini, Chief Representative for the BIS Office for the Americas, about past challenges for the central bank and future priorities, including instant payments and financial inclusion.