Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
International financial institution owned by central banks. It hosts their cooperation and publishes research and statistics on monetary and financial stability.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Intergovernmental body
- Also known as
- BIS
- Flagship output
- Annual Economic Report (latest: Annual Economic Report 2026, 28 June 2026)
- Category
- Systemic & global risk reports
- Also covers
- Macro-economic forecasting
- Tier
- Tier 1: Central banks' bank; Annual Economic Report frames systemic risk
- Headquarters
- Basel, Switzerland
- Coverage
- Global monetary and financial stability
- Public access
- Free
- Latest activity seen
- 28 Jun 2026
- Evidence
- Verified
How it produces intelligence
In-house economists' analysis of global monetary, financial and banking data. Much of the data comes from BIS statistics compiled with member central banks.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Leadership
- Pablo Hernández de Cos, General Manager (presented the Annual Economic Report 2026 briefing)
- Frank Smets, Presented the Annual Economic Report 2026 briefing
- Andréa M Maechler, Presented the Annual Economic Report 2026 briefing
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Economic Report | Annual outlook | Annual | Annual Economic Report 2026 | 28 Jun 2026 | Read report |
| BIS Quarterly Review | Other | Quarterly | Visit site | ||
| BIS podcast | Podcast | Irregular | Read report |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by Bank for International Settlements (BIS), summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
The BIS identified pressure points that put the global economy at risk. Chief among them is renewed inflation driven by the Middle East war.
28 Jun 2026 · Horizon: next 12 months · Source: AFP via NAMPA: BIS warns 'pressure points' putting global economy at riskA possible cooling of AI-related investment is a second threat to financial stability.
28 Jun 2026 · Horizon: next 12 months · Source: AFP via NAMPA: BIS warns 'pressure points' putting global economy at riskMonetary policymakers were urged to act promptly to protect global economic stability rather than wait for the risks to materialise.
28 Jun 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: AFP via NAMPA: BIS warns 'pressure points' putting global economy at risk
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Questions about Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
What is Bank for International Settlements (BIS)?
International financial institution owned by central banks. It hosts their cooperation and publishes research and statistics on monetary and financial stability.
How does Bank for International Settlements (BIS) produce its intelligence?
In-house economists' analysis of global monetary, financial and banking data. Much of the data comes from BIS statistics compiled with member central banks.
Where is Bank for International Settlements (BIS) based?
Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is based in Basel, Switzerland.
What does Bank for International Settlements (BIS) cover?
Its work covers financial stability, macroeconomy, regulation & policy, technology & ai, with a focus on Global.
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