The BIS Innovation Hub develops public goods in the technology space to support central banks and improve the functioning of the financial system. We have centres around the world and a …

Our medium-term strategy, Innovation BIS 2025, leverages technology and new collaboration channels to serve the central banking community in this fast-changing world. In research and …

BIS mission statement Our mission is to support central banks' pursuit of monetary and financial stability through international cooperation, and to act as a bank for central banks. To pursue …

BIS researchers collaborate extensively with researchers in academia, central banks and other policy institutions. To this end, the BIS operates a range of visiting programmes for members …

The BIS Innovation Hub aims to foster international collaboration on innovative financial technology within the central banking community. Our mandate is threefold: to identify and …

BIS staff The BIS is a small and diverse organisation. We currently employ over 600 staff members from more than 60 countries. Our staff have expertise in finance, banking, risk …

The BIS ceased receiving data from public authorities in Russia after 28 February 2022. Where possible, data publication will be continued if the BIS is able to use data from public or …

The BIS as a forum for European monetary cooperation (1947-93) In the aftermath of World War II, Europe's priority was stabilising the different national currencies before trade and foreign …

The BIS was the agent for the European Payments Union (EPU, 1950-58), helping the European currencies restore convertibility after the Second World War. Similarly, the BIS has acted as …

The Bank's capital is held by central banks only. Sixty-three central banks and monetary authorities are currently members of the BIS and have rights of voting and representation at …