BIS Press Releases

BIS Appoints Hélène Rey as Economic Adviser and Department Head

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced the appointment of Hélène Rey as its new Economic Adviser and Head of the Monetary and Economic Department. Ms Rey will serve a five-year term starting September 2026, succeeding Hyun Song Shin.

BIS General Manager Statement on Villeroy de Galhau Departure

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) issued a statement from General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos acknowledging the departure of François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, from his role as Chair of the BIS Board of Directors. The BIS will begin the process of appointing a new Chair.

Basel Committee Publishes Synthetic Risk Transfer Analysis Report

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has published a report analyzing synthetic risk transfer (SRT) transactions. The report notes that while SRTs appear more prudently structured than pre-GFC transactions, risks associated with their growing use merit continued supervisory monitoring.

Basel Committee Consults on Consolidated Banking Guidelines

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has published a consultation on a consolidated version of its banking guidelines and sound practices. The aim is to improve accessibility and streamline guidance materials, reducing their volume by approximately 75%. Comments are requested by June 26, 2026.

Basel Committee: Governors welcome Basel III progress, discuss cryptoassets and G-SIBs

The Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS) met on March 9, 2026, to review progress on Basel III implementation, with approximately 75% of member jurisdictions having implemented or planning to implement the standards. The GHOS also endorsed targeted reviews of prudential standards for cryptoasset exposures and the assessment methodology for global systemically important banks (G-SIBs).