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The UK Finance press office provides industry comment, information and data on banking and finance issues

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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Responding to ESG risks and challenges – A priority for the finance sector

08.12.23

Blog

Responding to ESG risks and challenges – A priority for the finance sector

Many environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are driven by pressure from investors and business leaders and by compliance requirements. These considerations include activities like product development and risk management, ESG data collection and reporting, collaboration internally and with external partners, and the latest regulations.
Navigating Economic Uncertainty: A Snapshot of Q3 Household Finances

06.12.23

Blog

Navigating Economic Uncertainty: A Snapshot of Q3 Household Finances

In the ever-changing landscape of economic uncertainties, the third quarter of 2023 brought both challenges and glimpses of recovery in household finances.
How the UK’s small businesses are managing economic uncertainty

06.12.23

Blog

How the UK’s small businesses are managing economic uncertainty

The UK’s small businesses face a number of stark challenges. Job vacancies are at an historic high, inflationary pressures remain stubbornly persistent and Q2 saw the largest number of registered company insolvencies since our index began in 2013. Yet there are some optimistic signs for small businesses as we head towards 2024.
Monthly Economic Insight - December

05.12.23

Economic Insight

Monthly Economic Insight - December

The main economic news in November was the government’s autumn statement and accompanying forecast update from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) – this month’s briefing will dig into the headlines. ICYMI productivity week has just passed, so we’ll take a top level look at why it matters.
Humanising identity in the crypto world

05.12.23

Blog

Humanising identity in the crypto world

The importance of the seamless user experience is a common denominator associated with large scale adoption technologies.
Cross-border payments – Reducing frictions and unlocking potential

04.12.23

Blog

Cross-border payments – Reducing frictions and unlocking potential

The G20 nations have endorsed a Roadmap for enhancing cross-border payments that seeks to reduce costs as well as increase speed, access and transparency for international payments - a core area for growth and expected to increase in transaction value by $100 trillion in the 10 years leading up to 2027.
What do retailers really want from digital innovation?

01.12.23

Blog

What do retailers really want from digital innovation?

Insights from the Digital Innovation Summit's Digital Payments workstream sessions.
Chief Executive's Insight - November 2023

30.11.23

Chief Executive Newsletter

Chief Executive's Insight - November 2023

This month we share the latest activity from our Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign that raises awareness of fraud and steps to how consumers can protect themselves. And our latest report exploring the opportunities, risks and policy around deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the financial services sector.
Small businesses struggling to spot scams

29.11.23

Press release

Small businesses struggling to spot scams

Criminals stole £42.6 million from businesses through authorised push payment (APP) fraud in the first six months of 2023. Nearly 1 in 5 could not always spot the scams in Take Five to Stop Fraud’s quiz. 1 in 10 didn’t recognise a procurement scam.