- FCA Research into the issue of de-risking
News · 23 May 2016
The FCA’s research into de-risking—the practice of financial institutions terminating or restricting business relationships to avoid rather than manage risk—has evolved significantly since the…
- Financial Inclusion TechSprint
Report · 7 October 2024
This final article describes the Financial Inclusion TechSprint, a collaborative initiative launched in 2024 by the FCA and FinTech Scotland. Unlike previous regulatory efforts focused on systemic…
- Karina McTeague speech on retail banking and payments at the PayExpo 2017
Speech · 13 November 2017
In this 2017 keynote at PayExpo London, Karina McTeague, then-Director of Retail Banking Supervision at the FCA, outlined a "paradigm shift" in the UK financial landscape driven by the implementation…
- Investing in Financial Inclusion
Report · 22 March 2026
Inclusive finance drives growth and resilience, yet 1.4 billion adults globally remain unbanked. Digital financial services cut costs and expand access, but they also pose consumer and cyber risks.…
- Labor Markets
The global agenda on poverty and shared prosperity hinges largely on the number and quality of jobs people have. Amidst mounting challenges disrupting industries and the nature of work, policymakers…
- Digital
Blog
Digitalization is the transformational opportunity of our time. The critical services that support development—like hospitals, schools, energy, and agriculture—all run on connectivity and data. The…
- François Groepe: The changing role of central banks
Speech · 11 August 2016
In this insightful address at the University of the Free State, François Groepe, Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), examines the evolving mandates and inherent limitations of…
- Raghuram Rajan: The changing paradigm for financial inclusion
Speech · 17 July 2016
In this visionary speech, Dr. Raghuram Rajan outlines the evolving strategies for achieving universal financial inclusion in India. He identifies the core economic impediments using the acronym IIT…
- R Gandhi: Pioneering best practices in banking - India's record
Speech · 24 November 2016
In this insightful lecture, R Gandhi argues that India has historically pioneered many financial regulatory standards that are only now being adopted globally as international best practices. He…
- Burkhard Balz: The digital euro for tomorrow's payment systems
Speech · 17 May 2022
In this influential speech, Burkhard Balz articulates the multi-dimensional rationale for a Digital Euro, framing it as a vital response to the declining use of physical cash and the growing…
- Nestor A Espenilla, Jr: Continuing the voyage of excellence to a bright tomorrow
Speech · 2 July 2017
In this 24th anniversary address, Governor Espenilla celebrates the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)'s legacy of "excellence," which he defines through the Japanese concept of kaizen—continuous…
- Ignazio Visco: The Italian economy and banks - implications of the pandemic and outlook
Speech · 15 September 2020
In his September 2020 address to the Italian Banking Association, Governor Ignazio Visco examines the "unprecedented" economic paralysis caused by COVID-19, which led to a cumulative 17% drop in GDP…
- Philip R Lane: The role of financial regulation in protecting consumers
Speech · 23 February 2017
In this analytical and policy-oriented address, Governor Philip R. Lane delineates the Central Bank of Ireland’s multidimensional strategy for consumer protection, grounded in the theoretical…
- Luís Máximo dos Santos: Financial inclusion and education for Central Banks of Portuguese-speaking Countries
Speech · 5 July 2017
In this welcoming address, Vice-Governor Luís Máximo dos Santos emphasizes that financial inclusion is a cornerstone of social inclusion and a vital precursor to global financial stability. He posits…
- T Rabi Sankar: Reserve Bank of India and fintech - the road ahead
Speech · 6 July 2023
Keynote address by Mr T Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, at the Moneycontrol India Startup Conclave, Bengaluru, 7 July 2023.The views expressed in this speech are those of…
- Financial inclusion: the role of the Basel Process
16 May 2026
Opening remarks by Jaime Caruana, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, at the First Annual GPFI Conference on Standard-Setting Bodies and Financial Inclusion: Promoting…
- Loi M Bakani: The future of credit unions given the global regulatory trends
Speech · 6 November 2014
Speech by Mr Loi M Bakani, Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea, at the Pacific Credit Union Technical Congress 2014, Port Moresby, 6 November 2014.The views expressed in this speech are those of…
- Harvesh Seegolam: Address - G20/OECD Task Force on Financial Consumer Protection
Speech · 25 April 2023
Governor Harvesh Seegolam addresses the G20/OECD Task Force to underscore the critical link between financial literacy and systemic stability in an era of rapid technological disruption. He argues…
- Welcoming remarks at the 2nd Conference on Standard-Setting Bodies and Financial Inclusion
Speech · 30 October 2014
In his 2014 welcoming remarks at the 2nd Conference on Standard-Setting Bodies and Financial Inclusion, Jaime Caruana, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), describes the…
- Ignazio Visco: Harnessing financial education to spur entrepreneurship and innovation
Speech · 6 May 2015
In this comprehensive address, Governor Ignazio Visco emphasizes that financial literacy is not merely an educational goal but a critical lever for sustainable and inclusive economic growth. He…
- T Rabi Sankar: Fintech innovation and approach to regulation
Keynote address by Mr T Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, at the Global Fintech Festival, Mumbai, 5 September 2023.The views expressed in this speech are those of the speaker…
- R Gandhi: Information technology - new gauntlets for banks
Speech
Opening remarks by Mr R Gandhi, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, at the 12th IDRBT (Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology) Banking Technology Excellence Awards…
- Patrick Njoroge: Developing robust and sustainable strategies for microfinance in Kenya
Speech · 24 February 2016
In this strategic opening address, Dr. Patrick Njoroge, Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, discusses the critical role of microfinance and technological innovation in advancing financial…
- Digital financial inclusion the focus of third GPFI-FSI conference
Event · 26 October 2016
The third G20 GPFI-FSI conference, hosted by the Financial Stability Institute at the Bank for International Settlements in October 2016, brought together regulators and supervisors from over 30…
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