BIS Committee Examines Key Issues for Payment Systems

On September 8, 2026, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced a new discussion paper from its Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures. The paper addresses the challenges posed by critical third-party services to financial market infrastructures, including payment systems and central counterparties. This could have significant implications for future regulatory frameworks as financial markets evolve. Read more in the official announcement.

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The BIS’s latest discussion paper sheds light on important challenges that financial market infrastructures face, particularly regarding third-party service providers. Such services play a vital role in the functioning of payment systems and central counterparties, which are essential for the stability of the financial ecosystem. As the landscape of financial markets continues to evolve, the insights from this paper could guide regulators in shaping policies that ensure resilience and security across these critical infrastructures.

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