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Experts from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) explain their work and discuss current issues for the global economy. As a hub for central banks and other financial regulatory and supervisory authorities, the BIS seeks to build a greater collective understanding of the world economy, foster international cooperation and support policy making.

Media briefing on the BIS Quarterly Review, March 2026

Mar 18, 2026

Hyun Song Shin summarises the March 2026 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.

Media briefing on the BIS Quarterly Review, December 2025

Dec 12, 2025

Hyun Song Shin summarises the December 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.

Shifting currents in FX and interest rate derivatives

Dec 8, 2025

Our latest BISness podcast analyses the 2025 Triennial Survey on FX and interest rate derivatives markets. Hyun Song Shin, Andreas Schrimpf and Goetz von Peter discuss market shifts and the implications for the global financial...

A primer on tokenisation

Nov 27, 2025

Morten Bech and Jon Frost explain the concept of tokenisation and how it can improve the international financial system.

The transformation of the life insurance industry: systemic risks and policy challenges

Oct 27, 2025

Gaston Gelos and Frank Parker explain how the life insurance industry has undergone a profound structural transformation since the Great Financial Crisis, amid a prolonged period of exceptionally low interest rates and evolving regulatory frameworks.