BIS Publishes Bank of Greece Deputy Governor's Remarks on Cross-Border Payments in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape

What was published

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has published an intervention by Christina Papaconstantinou, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Greece. She delivered it on a panel titled "Improving cross-border payments in a changing geopolitical landscape". The panel took place on 2 October 2026 in Roda de Berà, at the 10th Conference of Mediterranean Central Banks, which the Bank of Spain organised. The BIS listing is dated 21 October 2026.

Why it matters for markets

The source gives only the title and event details, not the full text of the remarks. This article therefore does not cover any specific proposals or conclusions. The panel's title links payments infrastructure with the geopolitical backdrop. Central banks discuss this link as part of the wider conversation on financial policy. Readers who want the substance of the remarks should read the original publication on the BIS website.

Notes for EA trading

Central bank communications can coincide with periods of higher volatility. Spreads may also widen around major events and data releases. If you run EAs, check the economic calendar and consider pausing automated systems around such times. General speeches do not always move markets, but it is still sensible to keep watching conditions.