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The UK Finance press office provides industry comment, information and data on banking and finance issues. We have a wide range of spokespeople available to speak to the media.

Journalists and media outlets can contact the press office on 020 7416 6750 or email press@ukfinance.org.uk. A duty press officer is always available via the same contact details for out of hours queries.

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Monthly Economic Insight - December 2024

03.12.24

Economic Insight

Monthly Economic Insight - December 2024

T’is the season of weaker growth and wobblier confidence. We look at what’s driving consumer and business sentiment as we close out the year. As well as a few post- (US) election data points and policy announcements.
Rethinking loyalty: How UK Banks can transform customer engagement through personalised programs

03.12.24

Blog

Rethinking loyalty: How UK Banks can transform customer engagement through personalised programs

Creating the future of payments, today: UK Finance hosts its first Regulated Liability Network (RLN) Hackathon

02.12.24

Blog

Creating the future of payments, today: UK Finance hosts its first Regulated Liability Network (RLN) Hackathon

Held between 20-21 November at EY’s FinTech Lab in Canary Wharf, London, and supported by tech partners R3 and Quant, the two-day event brought together financial institutions and FinTechs. Participants came with a range of innovative ideas for both retail and wholesale customers, all leveraging the RLN ‘platform for innovation’.
DORA compliance and beyond: A roadmap for regulatory success in the financial sector

02.12.24

Blog

DORA compliance and beyond: A roadmap for regulatory success in the financial sector

How financial institutions can build on DORA compliance strategies to meet future regulatory challenges and ensure long-term success.
Chief Executive newsletter - November 2024

28.11.24

Chief Executive Newsletter

Chief Executive newsletter - November 2024

This month we highlight our attendance at COP29, the Chancellor’s Mansion House announcements as well as latest reports and data, key work taking place to tackle fraud and upcoming events.
AI and Anti-Financial Crime – Hope Amidst the Hype

28.11.24

Blog

AI and Anti-Financial Crime – Hope Amidst the Hype

The past few years have seen an explosion in the prominence of artificial intelligence in discussions about the future of our societies and economies.
Gen-AI training

27.11.24

Blog

Gen-AI training

The blog provides the key takeaways from the training offered by EPAM, that UK Finance colleagues took to make good use of LLMs for our work and better understand the challenges that our members face.
Is there a link between forbearance arrangements, credit files and mortgage lending?

27.11.24

Blog

Is there a link between forbearance arrangements, credit files and mortgage lending?

In response to the rising cost of living and high-interest rate environment, mortgage lenders have increased support for customers facing financial difficulties.
Take Five to Stop Fraud: Empowering English as a Second Language speakers to guard against scams

26.11.24

Press release

Take Five to Stop Fraud: Empowering English as a Second Language speakers to guard against scams

UK Finance’s Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign is warning those who speak English as a second language (ESL) to stay alert to fraudulent requests for their money and personal information.