By Raphaël MORENON
16 July 2025
At the heart of the global financial ecosystem are players whose influence is as decisive as their name is unknown to the general public. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is one such entity. Often overshadowed by the International Monetary Fund or the World Bank, it is nonetheless a key player in financial regulation. As a forum for cooperation between central banks and a centre for standard-setting, the BIS quietly but surely shapes the rules that govern finance on a global scale. Understanding its role is essential if we are to grasp the underlying dynamics of economic stability, an issue that concerns governments and businesses alike. The BIS is part of a wider group of international financial institutions working to promote regulation and global stability. History and founding missions of the BIS Creation and original functions (repairs, central bank cooperation) The Bank for International Settlements...
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