Tower Of Basel: The Shadowy History Of The Secr... May 2026

LeBor argues that the BIS is an that exerts immense influence over global economic policy without any public accountability. He highlights that while leading central bankers meet there every two months to discuss the global financial system, no minutes or agendas are ever released to the public. Book Availability

The book (2013) by Adam LeBor is an investigative history of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) , an institution often called the "bank for central banks" . Based in Basel, Switzerland, the BIS is presented as the most powerful and secretive financial organization in the world, operating with near-total legal immunity. Core Themes and Historical Context Tower of Basel: The Shadowy History of the Secr...

: Founded in 1930 to manage German reparations after World War I, the BIS was created by an international treaty that places its assets beyond the reach of any government or jurisdiction. Even Swiss authorities have no power over its premises or staff. LeBor argues that the BIS is an that

: One of the most controversial sections of the book details how the BIS remained open throughout World War II . Under American president Thomas McKittrick, the bank reportedly accepted looted Nazi gold and facilitated Reichsbank deals, acting as a "covert bridge" for international finance between Axis and Allied powers. Based in Basel, Switzerland, the BIS is presented