Christine Lagarde faces scrutiny over BIS payments despite ECB staff ban
ECB President Christine Lagarde reportedly receives about 140,000 euros annually from the BIS despite a ban. Staff have complained about a double standard.
The Financial Times reported on February 23, 2026, that European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde receives approximately €140,000 a year from the Bank for International Settlements for her service as a board member. This reported payment has emerged alongside the fact that the European Central Bank maintains a formal ban on third-party payments to its staff members. The situation is currently described as under discussion as the institution addresses the implications of these findings.
