Bank For International Settlements news and trends

BIS Cautions Fed and Peers Against Rapid Iran War Rate Hikes
Economy // March 16, 2026

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said Monday (March 16) that central banks should not react too quickly to the spike in global energy prices caused by the conflict with Iran, because the increase could be temporary, Reuters reported Monday. Get the Full Story Complete...

Central Banks Hit Next Stage in Agora Cross-Border Payment Project
Cross-border Payments // January 15, 2026

A group of central and commercial banks are reportedly stepping up testing of the Agora cross-border payments project. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

FSB and BIS Warn Financial Authorities About Potential Risks of AI
artificial intelligence // October 10, 2025

Financial authorities should monitor the effects of the use of artificial intelligence, the Financial Stability Board and the Bank for International Settlements said in separate reports released Friday (Oct. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

BIS Says Tokenized Unified Ledger Offers Better Solutions Than Stablecoins
Cryptocurrency // June 24, 2025

A tokenized unified ledger developed by central banks and public authorities will enhance efficiencies without the shortcomings of stablecoins, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said Tuesday (June 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Project Agora Bank Consortium Counters Stablecoins With Programmable Fiat

June 11, 2025
In the digital age, banks and other traditional financial incumbents face the core challenge of building or being built upon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this […]

3 Things to Know as Private Credit Heads Toward a $2 Trillion Industry

October 02, 2024
The private credit market is booming — and has the potential to reshape lending, and risk, too, in financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

BIS: Central Banks See Opportunities and Challenges From AI

July 02, 2024
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform the financial sector and broader economy, creating opportunities and risks that central banks must navigate carefully, according to a top official at the Bank...

Central Banks and BIS Test Tokenization to Speed Cross-Border Payments   

April 03, 2024
Tokenization is gaining momentum on the global stage, and with commercial applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Quick Reads
Tech Giants Tap Private Credit to Fuel AI Growth

March 16, 2026
Three Bank for International Settlements (BIS) economists said Monday (March 16) that banks could be impacted by a trend in which artificial intelligence hyperscalers are tapping private credit firms to help build AI infrastructure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

BIS Cautions Fed and Peers Against Rapid Iran War Rate Hikes

March 16, 2026
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said Monday (March 16) that central banks should not react too quickly to the spike in global energy prices caused by the conflict with...

Central Banks Hit Next Stage in Agora Cross-Border Payment Project

January 15, 2026
A group of central and commercial banks are reportedly stepping up testing of the Agora cross-border payments project. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

FSB and BIS Warn Financial Authorities About Potential Risks of AI

October 10, 2025
Financial authorities should monitor the effects of the use of artificial intelligence, the Financial Stability Board and the Bank for International Settlements said in separate reports released Friday (Oct. 10)....