Bank for International Settlements

BIS Executive Warns Disappointing AI Returns Could Trigger Global Downturn

BIS Executive Warns Disappointing AI Returns Could Trigger Global Downturn
BIS Executive Warns Disappointing AI Returns Could Trigger Global Downturn
September 10, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The artificial intelligence investment boom poses potential risks to global financial stability, Bank for International Settlements General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos said Thursday (Sept....

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Project Agorá Says It Cuts Cross-Border Payment Times to 80 Seconds
Project Agorá Says It Cuts Cross-Border Payment Times to 80 Seconds
July 31, 2026  |  Cross-border Payments

Real-value testing (RVT) of tokenization of wholesale cross-border payments demonstrated an average time from payment initiation to settlement of about 80 seconds, according to a...

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BIS Warns That AI Spending May Not Be Sustainable
BIS Warns That AI Spending May Not Be Sustainable
June 28, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is warning artificial intelligence optimism could be a short-lived phenomenon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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BIS Marks Successful Test of Cross-Border Blockchain Payments Project
BIS Marks Successful Test of Cross-Border Blockchain Payments Project
May 27, 2026  |  Blockchain

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and its partners have marked a new milestone in their “Project Agorá.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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BIS Report Warns Banking Services From Crypto Firms Carry Risk
BIS Report Warns Banking Services From Crypto Firms Carry Risk
April 23, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

A global banking regulator is warning of risks stemming from cryptocurrency exchanges offering banking services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Central Banks Say US Stablecoins Threaten Financial Integrity
Central Banks Say US Stablecoins Threaten Financial Integrity
April 20, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Central bank officials are warning of potential threats from the increasing use of U.S. stablecoins for international payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Tech Giants Tap Private Credit to Fuel AI Growth
Tech Giants Tap Private Credit to Fuel AI Growth
March 16, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

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...

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

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...

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