Media centre

The BIS Media and Public Relations team is available Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 18:00 Central European Time.

Contact information
Email: media@bis.org
Telephone: (+41 61) 280 8188

Material under embargo
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Media resources

If you are a journalist and would like access to our password-protected material, please contact us. Once registered, you will automatically receive details of how to access embargoed materials.

If you want to receive press releases by email please contact us with your full contact details including address and telephone number.

For interview requests, please send an email with the following information:

  • Name of the person you wish to interview
  • The topic you are writing about
  • Proposed date and place
  • The main questions you would like to ask

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Seminars for journalists

We occasionally hold one-day seminars for journalists focusing on the work of the BIS, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and the Financial Stability Board, and on BIS research and statistics. Please contact us for information about future seminars.

Guided visitor tours

We welcome occasional visits by local community and school groups. Our visits include presentations from our knowledgeable staff and include information about the BIS's activities, architecture and members. More...

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