
BISness
Experts from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) explain their work and discuss current issues for the global economy. As a hub for central banks and other financial regulatory and supervisory authorities, the BIS seeks to build a greater collective understanding of the world economy, foster international cooperation and support policy making.
Latest episodes

Jun 21, 2022 • 18min
The future monetary system
What will the future of the monetary system look like? Hyun Song Shin, BIS Economic Advisor and Head of Research, presents a blueprint for the future monetary system as the fusion of enhanced technical capabilities around the core of the trust embodied in central bank money, as outlined in a special chapter of the BIS 2022 Annual Economic Report.

May 26, 2022 • 13min
Is green the new black?
From black swans to green swans, Luiz Pereira da Silva talks about climate risks and what sustainable finance can realistically do for the transition to net zero, also in the light of the recent increase in energy prices.

May 19, 2022 • 15min
Drivers of post-pandemic growth
What will global growth look like once the disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic come to an end? Phurichai Rungcharoenkitkul explains why growth is likely to be slower in future without policy intervention.

Apr 25, 2022 • 45min
What are the challenges for central banks in a digital world?
Agustín Carstens speaks with Andrew Bailey from the Bank of England, Jerome Powell from the Federal Reserve Board, Joachim Nagel from the Deutsche Bundesbank and Noor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus from Bank Negara Malaysia about innovation and central bank digital currencies. Taken from a panel at the BIS Innovation Summit.

Dec 27, 2021 • 22min
Cyber threats and cyber resilience
What is cyber resilience and how can institutions and users develop it? Chui Yong and David Whyte offer some insights into this fascinating topic.

Nov 5, 2021 • 27min
Beyond green swans: the BIS’s work on climate
Corrinne Ho offers a bird’s eye view on all of the BIS’s workstreams relating to climate change and green finance. From banking services to economic research, from innovation to regulation and capacity building, these activities all share the overarching principle of fostering international cooperation for the public good.

Oct 11, 2021 • 14min
Die Ausstellung BIS 90 Years
Projektleiter und BIZ Historiker Piet Clement spricht über die BIS 90 Years Ausstellung, die vom 26. Oktober – 4. November 2021 in Basel stattfindet.

Oct 11, 2021 • 25min
The BIS 90 Years exhibition
Project Manager and BIS historian Piet Clement and exhibition designer Pablo Berger discuss the BIS 90 Years exhibition set to take place from 26 October – 4 November 2021 in Basel.

Sep 8, 2021 • 25min
Big techs in finance: regulatory approaches and policy options
Johannes Ehrentraud reflects on potential regulatory approaches and policy options for big techs in finance, as described in FSI Brief 12, (co-author), FSI Occasional Paper 17, and other work at the BIS such as BIS Bulletin 45.

Jul 21, 2021 • 28min
Women in central banking
Diversity is about inclusion”. This podcast episode is a compilation of excerpts from a livestreamed panel discussion on women in central banking, moderated by Cecilia Skingsley and including panellists Andréa Maechler, Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus and Claudia Buch. See more
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