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UK banks complete first live customer transactions using tokenised sterling deposits

Press release

24 Sep 2026

UK banks complete first live customer transactions using tokenised sterling deposits

UK banks have collaborated to complete the first live customer transactions using tokenised sterling deposits, marking a major milestone for payments innovation in the UK.
Tax certainty and commitment to growth should be the centre piece of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget

Blog

24 Sep 2026

Tax certainty and commitment to growth should be the centre piece of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget

UK Finance has published its submission to HM Treasury ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Lib Dems shift from slogans to growth policy in Brighton

Blog

24 Sep 2026

Lib Dems shift from slogans to growth policy in Brighton

At this year’s Liberal Democrat conference, UK Finance saw a party moving into a more serious phase of policy development, with business engagement, growth and financial services firmly on the agenda.
UK faces increasing competition from rival financial centres

Press release

23 Sep 2026

UK faces increasing competition from rival financial centres

The UK faces increasing competition for future investment and financial services activity from other global financial centres, and risks losing out unless action is taken to protect the country’s…
UK Finance calls for tax certainty to support growth and competitiveness

Press release

23 Sep 2026

UK Finance calls for tax certainty to support growth and competitiveness

Ahead of the Autumn Budget on 28 October, UK Finance has published its submission, which calls on the government to support growth and financial services sector.
Protecting the UK’s future as a global financial centre

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23 Sep 2026

Protecting the UK’s future as a global financial centre

The UK remains one of the world’s leading financial hubs, but its competitive edge is narrowing. This strategic assessment sets out the action needed to retain international banking activity, attract…
Building the UK's agentic financial services infrastructure: creating the future, building on the past? Part one

Blog

22 Sep 2026

Building the UK's agentic financial services infrastructure: creating the future, building on the past? Part one

The past month has seen a swift but aligned shift in UK policy thinking on agentic AI in financial services.
SME lending hits post-pandemic high

Press release

21 Sep 2026

SME lending hits post-pandemic high

Gross lending to small and medium sized business (SMEs) hit £5.35 billion in the second quarter of this year – its highest level since the pandemic - UK Finance’s latest Business Finance Review found.
Get ahead of the game: Navigating the FCA cryptoasset regime

Blog

21 Sep 2026

Get ahead of the game: Navigating the FCA cryptoasset regime

The UK cryptoasset regime is entering a new phase.