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For more information, see \u003ca href=\"/banking/index.htm\"\u003eBanking services for central banks\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI think I've received communication that is using the BIS's name fraudulently. How can I check?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"/about/warning0405.htm\"\u003enotice\u003c/a\u003e advising caution against fraudulent schemes. If you are still unsure, contact the BIS's \u003ca href=\"mailto:media@bis.org\"\u003eGlobal Media and Public Relations team\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow can I contact your Hong Kong or Mexico office?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eThe details for the BIS representative offices in Hong Kong and Mexico are listed on the \u003ca href=\"/about/contact.htm\"\u003econtact\u003c/a\u003e page.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eThe Basel Committee on Banking Supervision provides a forum for regular cooperation on banking supervisory matters. 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If you are a journalist who would like to register, please contact the BIS's \u003ca href=\"mailto:media@bis.org\"\u003eGlobal Media and Public Relations team\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr /\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the BIS website\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do I search the website?\u003ca id=\"search\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eThere is a search box in the top right-hand corner of every page. Just type in the word or phrase you're searching for and hit \"Enter\" or click the magnifying glass. This searches the entire website. Alternatively, on this \u003ca href=\"/search/index.htm\"\u003esearch page\u003c/a\u003e you can filter results by category and language, and/or choose to match any words, all words or the exact phrase.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I be notified about new information on the BIS website?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eYes, via the \u003ca href=\"/emailalerts.htm\"\u003eBIS email alert\u003c/a\u003e. Select the type(s) of alert(s) you would like to receive and click on \"subscribe\". You can edit your profile at any time by logging into your account using your email address and password. This is a free service. Alternatively, you can use \u003ca href=\"/rss/index.htm\"\u003eRSS feeds\u003c/a\u003e to subscribe to updates to the site.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI signed up for an email alert but haven't received any emails from you since then. What could be wrong?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eWe use Mailchimp as an external email service to send out newsletters and publication alerts. We make every technical effort to signal that the email is from the BIS, but sometimes your IT department's email spam policies may be too strict. Please ensure that your IT department white-lists the appropriate IP addresses as specified in \u003ca href=\"https://mailchimp.com/about/ips/\"\u003ethis help note\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat browser is best for viewing your site?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eOur website can be viewed with any standard browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 9.0 or higher), Chrome or Firefox. Using older browser versions can lead to graphic anomalies. Please note that you need to have JavaScript activated in order to use our website.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I browse BIS web pages on my mobile device?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eOur website is optimised for browsing on mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones, using standard mobile browsers, such as Android stock browser, Chrome, Firefox or Safari. The website includes responsive design technology and automatically adapts to fit the screen size of various mobile devices. Using older browser versions can lead to graphic anomalies. Please note that you need to have JavaScript activated in order to use our website.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr /\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eBIS publications\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I reproduce material from a BIS publication?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eYes. 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In order to maximise portability, CSV files contain only the values (numeric or text) of the table cells, no formatting such as information about column widths, cell merging, fonts or line breaks. 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For more information, see \u003ca href=\"/banking/index.htm\"\u003eBanking services for central banks\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI think I've received communication that is using the BIS's name fraudulently. How can I check?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"/about/warning0405.htm\"\u003enotice\u003c/a\u003e advising caution against fraudulent schemes. If you are still unsure, contact the BIS's \u003ca href=\"mailto:media@bis.org\"\u003eGlobal Media and Public Relations team\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow can I contact your Hong Kong or Mexico office?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eThe details for the BIS representative offices in Hong Kong and Mexico are listed on the \u003ca href=\"/about/contact.htm\"\u003econtact\u003c/a\u003e page.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eThe Basel Committee on Banking Supervision provides a forum for regular cooperation on banking supervisory matters. Its objective is to enhance understanding of key supervisory issues and improve the quality of banking supervision worldwide.聽The \u003ca href=\"/bcbs/index.htm\"\u003eBasel Committee pages\u003c/a\u003e聽give you more detailed information.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen is the next Basel Committee on Banking Supervision meeting?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eFor information on upcoming Basel Committee meetings, see the \u003ca href=\"/bcbs/events/index.htm\"\u003elist of events\u003c/a\u003e.聽\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I have access to press releases under embargo?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eEmbargoed material is only available to pre-registered journalists. If you are a journalist who would like to register, please contact the BIS's \u003ca href=\"mailto:media@bis.org\"\u003eGlobal Media and Public Relations team\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr /\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the BIS website\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do I search the website?\u003ca id=\"search\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eThere is a search box in the top right-hand corner of every page. Just type in the word or phrase you're searching for and hit \"Enter\" or click the magnifying glass. This searches the entire website. Alternatively, on this \u003ca href=\"/search/index.htm\"\u003esearch page\u003c/a\u003e you can filter results by category and language, and/or choose to match any words, all words or the exact phrase.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I be notified about new information on the BIS website?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eYes, via the \u003ca href=\"/emailalerts.htm\"\u003eBIS email alert\u003c/a\u003e. Select the type(s) of alert(s) you would like to receive and click on \"subscribe\". You can edit your profile at any time by logging into your account using your email address and password. This is a free service. Alternatively, you can use \u003ca href=\"/rss/index.htm\"\u003eRSS feeds\u003c/a\u003e to subscribe to updates to the site.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI signed up for an email alert but haven't received any emails from you since then. What could be wrong?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eWe use Mailchimp as an external email service to send out newsletters and publication alerts. We make every technical effort to signal that the email is from the BIS, but sometimes your IT department's email spam policies may be too strict. Please ensure that your IT department white-lists the appropriate IP addresses as specified in \u003ca href=\"https://mailchimp.com/about/ips/\"\u003ethis help note\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat browser is best for viewing your site?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eOur website can be viewed with any standard browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 9.0 or higher), Chrome or Firefox. Using older browser versions can lead to graphic anomalies. Please note that you need to have JavaScript activated in order to use our website.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I browse BIS web pages on my mobile device?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eOur website is optimised for browsing on mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones, using standard mobile browsers, such as Android stock browser, Chrome, Firefox or Safari. The website includes responsive design technology and automatically adapts to fit the screen size of various mobile devices. Using older browser versions can lead to graphic anomalies. Please note that you need to have JavaScript activated in order to use our website.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr /\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eBIS publications\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I reproduce material from a BIS publication?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eYes. Read \u003ca href=\"/terms_conditions.htm#Copyright_and_Permissions\"\u003ecopyright and permissions\u003c/a\u003e for details.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr /\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eStatistics\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow can I use BIS statistics?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eFor help using BIS statistics, please visit the statistics \u003ca href=\"/statistics/statstools/tutorials.htm\"\u003evideo tutorials\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"/statistics/statstools/faqs.htm\"\u003eFAQs\u003c/a\u003e pages.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen are the statistical data sets updated?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eYou can see when the various BIS data sets will be updated in the \u003ca href=\"/statistics/relcal.htm\"\u003estatistical release calendar\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow can I use the statistical data available in CSV files?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 2%;\"\u003eCSV (comma-separated values) format files can be read into most spreadsheet packages and word processors. 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For more information, see <a href="/banking/index.htm">Banking services for central banks</a>.</p> <p><em>I think I've received communication that is using the BIS's name fraudulently. How can I check?</em></p> <p style="padding-left: 2%;">Read our <a href="/about/warning0405.htm">notice</a> advising caution against fraudulent schemes. If you are still unsure, contact the BIS's <a href="mailto:media@bis.org">Global Media and Public Relations team</a>.</p> <p><em>How can I contact your Hong Kong or Mexico office?</em></p> <p style="padding-left: 2%;">The details for the BIS representative offices in Hong Kong and Mexico are listed on the <a href="/about/contact.htm">contact</a> page.</p> <p><em>What is the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision?</em></p> <p style="padding-left: 2%;">The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision provides a forum for regular cooperation on banking supervisory matters. Its objective is to enhance understanding of key supervisory issues and improve the quality of banking supervision worldwide. The <a href="/bcbs/index.htm">Basel Committee pages</a> give you more detailed information.</p> <p><em>When is the next Basel Committee on Banking Supervision meeting?</em></p> <p style="padding-left: 2%;">For information on upcoming Basel Committee meetings, see the <a href="/bcbs/events/index.htm">list of events</a>. </p> <p><em>Can I have access to press releases under embargo?</em></p> <p style="padding-left: 2%;">Embargoed material is only available to pre-registered journalists. If you are a journalist who would like to register, please contact the BIS's <a href="mailto:media@bis.org">Global Media and Public Relations team</a>.</p> <hr> <h3>Using the BIS website</h3> <p><em>How do I search the website?<a id="search"></a></em></p> <p style="padding-left: 2%;">There is a search box in the top right-hand corner of every page. Just type in the word or phrase you're searching for and hit "Enter" or click the magnifying glass. This searches the entire website. Alternatively, on this <a href="/search/index.htm">search page</a> you can filter results by category and language, and/or choose to match any words, all words or the exact phrase.</p> <p><em>Can I be notified about new information on the BIS website?</em></p> <p style="padding-left: 2%;">Yes, via the <a href="/emailalerts.htm">BIS email alert</a>. Select the type(s) of alert(s) you would like to receive and click on "subscribe". You can edit your profile at any time by logging into your account using your email address and password. This is a free service. Alternatively, you can use <a href="/rss/index.htm">RSS feeds</a> to subscribe to updates to the site.</p> <p><em>I signed up for an email alert but haven't received any emails from you since then. 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