Policy & guidance

We aim to ensure members have access to the information and tools needed to adapt and thrive, while meeting regulatory and compliance obligations.

The regulatory landscape is constantly evolving, while rapid developments in technology are changing the face of financial services. We publish an extensive range of reports and publications on the topics and issues facing businesses, consumers and the banking and finance industry, from policy papers and data and statistics, through to research reports. We work with in-house expertise, members, government and regulators to develop policy and guidance, including industry-wide standards such as the Invoice Finance and Asset-Based Lending Standards Framework. As a collective voice for the banking and finance industry, UK Finance provides detailed responses to regulator and government-driven consultations, looking to shape the best outcome for our members and their customers and ensure proportionate and measured results. 

Filter policy and guidance

Guide for the defence and security sectors on access to financial services in the UK

19.12.23

Reports and Publications

Guide for the defence and security sectors on access to financial services in the UK

This guidance is aimed at businesses operating in the defence and security sectors in the UK.
UK Finance responds to HMT’s consultation on Implementing the Bank of England Levy

18.12.23

Consultation Responses

UK Finance responds to HMT’s consultation on Implementing the Bank of England Levy

A Consultation on Draft Regulations, and the Bank of England’s Levy Framework Document.
Ethnic Minority Businesses Report

18.12.23

Reports and Publications

Ethnic Minority Businesses Report

An independent report by BVA BDRC, December 2023
UK Finance responds to DESNZ’s call for evidence on Scope 3 emissions reporting.

14.12.23

Consultation Responses

UK Finance responds to DESNZ’s call for evidence on Scope 3 emissions reporting.

We are pleased to respond to the call for evidence of the UK DESNZ on the benefits, costs, and practicalities of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting in the UK, including links to the government’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework.
Identifying and tackling frictions in the UK and US regulatory regimes for global banks

11.12.23

Reports and Publications

Identifying and tackling frictions in the UK and US regulatory regimes for global banks

There is a deep level of financial services trade between the UK and US, with both markets providing a significant level of financial services trade and investment to each other.
Lords Industry and Regulators Committee inquiry into UK Regulators

05.12.23

Consultation Responses

Lords Industry and Regulators Committee inquiry into UK Regulators

UK Finance responds to the Lords’ Regulators and Industry Committee inquiry into UK Regulators
UK Finance response to the PRA’s consultation ring-fenced bodies: managing risks from third country subsidiaries and branches

27.11.23

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to the PRA’s consultation ring-fenced bodies: managing risks from third country subsidiaries and branches

UK Finance responds to PRA’s consultation on Ring-fenced banks (RFBs) managing risks from third country subsidiaries and branches.
UK Finance response to HMT’s consultation on near-term reforms to the ring-fencing regime

24.11.23

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to HMT’s consultation on near-term reforms to the ring-fencing regime

UK Finance responds to HMT’s consultation on near-term reforms to the ring-fencing regime.