A new BIS report on Central bank collateral frameworks and practices is out. Given the growing attention focused on collateral-related issues in the broader financial system the Markets Committee established a Study Group to take stock of how collateral frameworks and practices compare across central banks and the key changes they have undergone since mid-2007. As the role of central banks in collateral acceptance is extremely important, this report, which covers one specific area of collateral practices, could also serve as factual input to the wider debate. Maria L