Researchers and analysts from central banks and international organizations are members of the network. Since its foundation in 2012, the IBRN has grown quickly from an initial four central banks as founding members to, currently, 33 central banks and 4 international organizations. Selected topics are motivated by policy relevance, with results of the network providing input into discussions of monetary and financial stability policy.
The core objectives of the IBRN are to conduct rigid policy relevant experiments based on micro-level banking data, to replicate analyses across countries, to draw broader lessons from these studies in overview papers and meta analyses, to publish results in high-level journals, and to provide informed input into policy discussions within institutions and policy fora.