The next BIS triennial survey in 2022 will contain more questions on settlement methods and many central banks – 3/4  BIS central bankers' speeches  including the RBA – will begin collecting similar data in their regular, semi-annual surveys of their local markets. Recognising the importance of this issue, the GFXC agreed that the Code’s guidance on settlement risk should be strengthened.
The interest rate on the deposit facility will be raised by 0.25 percentage points to 3.75%, with effect from 6 October 2000. Including today’s adjustment, since November 1999 we have raised ECB interest rates by a total of 225 basis points, with the objective of sustaining price stability in the euro area over the medium term.