Bangkok Blueprint launched by IMF, World Bank, BoT against cyber fraud
Why in the news
On 14 October 2026 the IMF, the World Bank and the Bank of Thailand launched the Bangkok Blueprint, a global policy framework to fight cyber-enabled financial fraud, during the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok.
Key facts
- Developers: the IMF and the World Bank, in collaboration with the Bank of Thailand.
- Content: 12 Key Considerations to help countries bring their anti-fraud policies into line.
- Approach: ecosystem-wide, stressing international cooperation, coordination and technology-led prevention.
- Venue: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok.
- A follow-up session on implementing the Blueprint was held the same afternoon.
| Person | Role at the launch |
|---|---|
| Ekniti Nitithanprapas | Deputy PM and Finance Minister of Thailand; opening remarks |
| Vitai Ratanakorn | Governor, Bank of Thailand; introduction |
| Kristalina Georgieva | Managing Director, IMF |
| Anshula Kant | Managing Director and CFO, World Bank Group |
| Andrew Bailey | Governor, Bank of England; Chair, Financial Stability Board |
About the 2026 Annual Meetings
The 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings were hosted by Thailand in Bangkok from 12 to 18 October, with sessions at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The World Bank Group is led by President Ajay Banga.
Exam angle
- Bangkok Blueprint: IMF, World Bank and Bank of Thailand; targets cyber-enabled financial fraud.
- It contains 12 Key Considerations.
- 2026 Annual Meetings host city: Bangkok.
- Bank of Thailand Governor: Vitai Ratanakorn.