Bank for International Settlements
Stablecoin yields on exchanges: Two models, distinct risks
Centralised exchanges remunerate stablecoin holders through two distinct models, reserve-based and activity-based, which imply different risk exposures and macro-financial implications.
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BIS workshop explores stablecoin impact on central banks
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), in collaboration with the ECB and HKMA, hosted a two-day workshop in Frankfurt to examine the implications of stablecoin adoption.
Eswatini holds discount rate, flags global risks
Central Bank of Eswatini Governor Phil Mnisi updated media on global and domestic economic developments, confirming the discount rate remains at 6.75 percent.
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Stournaras: Savings Union to boost Europe's investment, resilience
Yannis Stournaras, Governor of the Bank of Greece, emphasized the critical role of the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) in strengthening the European economy.
Nagel: German economy needs investment, unified capital market
Deutsche Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel urged immediate action to boost the German economy.
Sleijpen: Europe races clock for Savings and Investment Union
Olaf Sleijpen, President of De Nederlandsche Bank, urged Europe to accelerate its journey towards a Savings and Investment Union.
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Kincaid: Consumer Code boosts financial literacy
Colm Kincaid, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, outlined the regulator's role in advancing financial literacy.
Global debt, cyber risks challenge Chile's financial stability
Central Bank of Chile Governor Rosanna Costa presented the Financial Stability Report for the first half of 2026.
Iceland's krona: From amplifier to shock absorber
Þórarinn G. Pétursson, Deputy Governor of Monetary Policy, explained how Iceland's krona transformed from amplifying economic shocks to absorbing them.
BIS study: Carbon uncertainty key for sovereign bond portfolios
A new Bank for International Settlements (BIS) working paper introduces a novel framework for constructing sovereign bond portfolios that integrates financial and environmental considerations.
Cyber insurance gap leaves firms vulnerable to digital threats
A new Bank for International Settlements (BIS) paper reveals a significant protection gap in cyber insurance, with only 1 percent of global economic cyber losses currently covered.
Greenidge: Caribbean builds resilience against global shocks
Dr Kevin Greenidge, Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, addressed the Insurance Association of the Caribbean on June 8, 2026.