Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

240 results about this entity

Period: 19 Mar 2007 - 26 Nov 2024

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Fintech to spur financial inclusion

Fintech can spur financial inclusion by facilitating payments, but it is not a panacea and comes with risks that need to be managed, concludes a report by the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and the World Bank.

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Covid-19, cash, and the future of payments

Despite public concern that Covid-19 is being transmitted by cash, scientific evidence suggests the risk is low compared with other frequently touched objects, including PIN pads, says a bulletin from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).

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BIS staff member confirmed with Covid-19 in Basel

The Bank for International Settlements confirms that a member of staff working at its Basel headquarters has tested positive for Covid-19.

BIS appoints Innovation Hub heads in Singapore and Switzerland

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) today announced two key appointments to the BIS Innovation Hub, a new initiative designed to support central bank collaboration on new financial technology.

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BIS summarises international policy response to fintech challenges

Technological innovations in financial services (fintech) are increasingly transforming the way financial services are provided. While fintech opens opportunities, it also comes with potential risks.

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One in five people could have access to central bank digital currencies within three years

Central banks collectively representing a fifth of the world's population say they are likely to issue a general purpose digital currency in the next three years, according to a survey from the Bank for International Settlements.

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Central banks form group to explore digital currency creation

Six of the world's central banks have come together to share their knowledge and experiences in assessing the potential cases for central bank digital currency (CBDC) in their home jurisdictions.

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Bank for International Settlements to grow membership roster

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is to expand its central bank membership base and to increase collaboration in its work as a forum for international cooperation and as a hub for central banks and other financial authorities.

BIS: The cost of clearing fragmentation

This paper studies the costs associated with clearing fragmentation as central clearing of over-the-counter derivatives contracts becomes more common.

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Central banks consult on crypto-asset oversight

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision is calling for feedback on the prudential regulatory treatment of crypto-assets.

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BIS sites Innovation Hub in Singapore

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) today launched the BIS Innovation Hub Centre in Singapore.

Benoît Cœuré to head BIS Innovation HUB

The Board of Directors of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) on Sunday appointed Benoît Cœuré as Head of the new BIS Innovation Hub, set up to foster international collaboration among central banks on innovative financial technology.