The article "Basel and the wider financial stability agenda" discusses the importance of financial stability and the role of the Basel Committee in achieving it. The researchers presented their findings at the 2010 Institute of International Finance Annual Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C. The main goal was to highlight the significance of the Basel Committee's efforts in promoting financial stability globally. The researchers emphasized the need for cooperation among financial institutions and regulators to address potential risks and vulnerabilities in the financial system.