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

UK Finance response to Call for Inputs from the Competition and Markets Authority

23.10.23

Consultation Responses

Mobilising Capital for a Net Zero transition

20.10.23

Reports and Publications

Mobilising Capital for a Net Zero transition

UK Finance publishes paper on key policy asks of the banking and finance sector to support the transition to a Net Zero economy.
UK Finance backs UK endorsement of international sustainability reporting standards.

12.10.23

Consultation Responses

UK Finance backs UK endorsement of international sustainability reporting standards.

UK Finance and the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) have jointly responded to a call for evidence by the new Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for UK sustainability disclosures, encouraging the endorsement of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.
UK Finance response to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments Impairment

29.09.23

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments Impairment

A response to the IASB’s Amendments to the Post-implementation Review IFRS 9 Financial Instruments Impairment September 2023
How banking and finance can help deliver a high growth economy

28.09.23

Reports and Publications

How banking and finance can help deliver a high growth economy

The UK’s banking and finance sector accounts for over 8% of GDP, employs over a million people in highly productive, well-paid jobs – over half outside of London and the South East - and contributes tens of billions in tax revenue each year.
UK Finance response to HMRC’s discussion document

28.09.23

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to HMRC’s discussion document

UK Finance response to HMRC’s discussion document: 'Reform of UK law in relation to transfer pricing, permanent establishment and Diverted Profits Tax'
UK Finance response to FCA CP 23/20 and PRA CP18/23

28.09.23

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to FCA CP 23/20 and PRA CP18/23

UK Finance response to FCA CP 23/20 and and PRA CP18/23 on diversity and inclusion
UK Finance response to HMT consultation on banning consumer FS cold calling

28.09.23

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to HMT consultation on banning consumer FS cold calling

UK Finance has responded supportively to HM Treasury’s proposals to ban cold calling in financial services which will protect consumers from fraud by enabling them to terminate and report unsolicited calls.
UK Finance Response To EC’s Proposed FASTER Directive

22.09.23

Consultation Responses

UK Finance Response To EC’s Proposed FASTER Directive

UK Finance response to European Commission Proposal for a Council Directive on Faster and Safer Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes