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. 

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UK Finance Response to the FCA Wholesale Data Market Study Report

24.04.24

Consultation Responses

UK Finance Response to the FCA Wholesale Data Market Study Report

On 12 April, UK Finance submitted a response to the FCA's MS23/1.5 Wholesale Data Market Study Report.
Variable recurring payments report

22.04.24

Reports and Publications

Variable recurring payments report

Commercial variable recurring payments model clauses
UK Finance  responds to HMT’s Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) consultation

18.04.24

Consultation Responses

UK Finance responds to HMT’s Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) consultation

Responding jointly with the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME), we welcome the innovative and collaborative approach that the UK government is taking to make the UK capital markets more attractive and we recognise that private capital markets are an important part of this eco-system.
UK Finance response to CP 3-24 PRA's waivers and permissions proposals

10.04.24

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to CP 3-24 PRA's waivers and permissions proposals

In CP 3/24 the PRA makes proposals about how it will implement section 138BA of the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) 2023, which UK Finance very much supports.
UK Finance response to PRA approach to Policy consultation - CP27-23

10.04.24

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to PRA approach to Policy consultation - CP27-23

We are pleased to have the opportunity to respond to this consultation. While we welcome the progress the PRA has made since its Discussion Paper in December 2022, there remain a number of issues with its proposed approach which our consultation response highlights.
UK Finance response to PRA’s CP28/23

08.04.24

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to PRA’s CP28/23

UK Finance are overall broadly supportive of the changes. We feel that the PRA’s suggestions in this consultation are sensible and therefore only have a few minor points to raise that look to streamline some of the reporting tables.
UK Finance response to PRA consultation paper 26/23 - FCA consultation paper 23/30

26.03.24

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to PRA consultation paper 26/23 - FCA consultation paper 23/30

Operational resilience: Critical third parties to the UK financial sector
UK Finance and AFME respond to FCA CP23/31

22.03.24

Consultation Responses

UK Finance and AFME respond to FCA CP23/31

UK Finance and its members have welcomed this opportunity to put forward our views and recommendations for enhancing the UK’s listing regime, and support the FCA’s programme of reforms to strengthen UK capital markets.
UK Finance response to the BCBS - Disclosure of climate-related financial risks

18.03.24

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to the BCBS - Disclosure of climate-related financial risks

UK Finance has responded to Basel Committee’s Climate risk Pillar 3 proposals by urging the Committee to back the International Sustainability Standard Board’s (ISSB’s) IFRS standards to drive global consistency and comparability across all sectors in all jurisdictions to support the transition to a decarbonised economy.