> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bis.org/ellipse/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bis.org/ellipse/background.md).

# Background

- [Challenges of Regulatory Reporting](https://docs.bis.org/ellipse/background/background-the-challenges-of-regulatory-reporting.md)
- [Possible Solutions](https://docs.bis.org/ellipse/background/possible-solutions.md)
- [Digital Reporting and Granular Data](https://docs.bis.org/ellipse/background/digital-reporting-and-granular-data.md)
- [Understanding Data Needs of Stakeholders](https://docs.bis.org/ellipse/background/understanding-data-needs-of-stakeholders.md)