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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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SMEs relying on savings rather than new lending in Q3

13.12.23

Press release

SMEs relying on savings rather than new lending in Q3

UK Finance today releases its latest Business Finance Review which reports on the finance needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the third quarter of 2023.
Identified OCiR shortcomings and shared challenges

13.12.23

Blog

Identified OCiR shortcomings and shared challenges

Following the 2008 financial crisis, regulators have increasingly mandated that financial institutions should demonstrate robust contingency plans for sustained operations during potential recovery or resolution phases, ensuring the protection of retail clients, critical functions and the broader economic landscape.
News in brief - 12 December 2023

12.12.23

News in brief

News in brief - 12 December 2023

Welcome to the News in Brief, a daily summary of the latest banking and finance news.
Strengthening financial services: best practices in cyber risk exposure management

12.12.23

Blog

Strengthening financial services: best practices in cyber risk exposure management

In an era where the digital landscape expands across the cloud, remote locations, and interconnected digital supply chains, financial services organisations face a growing threat: cyber risk exposure.
News in brief - 11 December 2023

11.12.23

News in brief

News in brief - 11 December 2023

Welcome to the News in Brief, a daily summary of the latest banking and finance news.
Mortgage lending to fall in 2024

11.12.23

Press release

Mortgage lending to fall in 2024

UK Finance has today published its housing and mortgage market forecasts for 2024 and 2025 together with projections for 2023 full year numbers.
Build CX aspiration and purpose at the top

11.12.23

Blog

Build CX aspiration and purpose at the top

Until recently customer-driven planning and experience design competency were missing from the customer communications lexicon.
News in brief - 8 December 2023

08.12.23

News in brief

News in brief - 8 December 2023

Welcome to the News in Brief, a daily summary of the latest banking and finance news.
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.