The Bank for International Settlements is an international financial institution which is owned by member central banks. Its primary goal is to foster international monetary and financial cooperation while serving as a bank for central banks. Wikipedia
Headquarters: Basel, Switzerland
Founded: January 20, 1930
Founders: Hjalmar Schacht and Montagu Norman, 1st Baron Norman
General manager: Agustín Carstens
Coordinates: 47°32′53″N 7°35′31″E / 47.54806°N 7.59194°E
Main organ: Board of directors
Purpose: Central bank cooperation