Bank for International Settlements

Central bank or institution Basel Founded 1930 www.bis.org

The BIS is owned by central banks and serves them as a bank and a research hub. Its economists track cross-border credit, dollar funding and market plumbing with data few others collect, and its publications often flag stresses before they show up elsewhere.

What they publish

BIS Quarterly Review and Annual Economic Report

The central banks' bank on global markets: a quarterly review of market developments plus research articles on credit, banking and market structure, and an annual report on the big policy questions. Strong on cross-border credit and dollar funding.

Research Advanced Quarterly Review in March, September and December (June when warranted); Annual Economic Report each June