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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.

We are unable to deal with individual customer queries. Please contact your finance provider directly.

 

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Where next on Net Zero Homes?

20.10.23

Blog

Where next on Net Zero Homes?

Our CEO David Postings considers what the UK needs to do next to green our housing stock, the role of banking and finance, and the impact of recent government announcements.
Discover the Future of UK Financial Services at the Digital Innovation Summit with IBM

18.10.23

Blog

Discover the Future of UK Financial Services at the Digital Innovation Summit with IBM

Today’s world is ever changing but one thing you can be sure of is quantum is our future and it’s filled with promise and potential. Together, let’s explore the cutting-edge capabilities and uncover all of its benefits. 
S2E2: Thematic sanctions

17.10.23

Podcasts

S2E2: Thematic sanctions

In this lesson, we are joined by Thomas Lane from Latham & Watkins to discuss thematic sanctions.
Deforestation, land conversion and financial crime - mitigating the financial industry's risk exposure.

17.10.23

Blog

Deforestation, land conversion and financial crime - mitigating the financial industry's risk exposure.

Deforestation and land conversion are a serious global concern.
Is your firm ready for the FCA PEP review?

16.10.23

Blog

Is your firm ready for the FCA PEP review?

Following the launch of the FCA’s forthcoming review of how financial services companies in the UK treat PEPs, Claire Rees, Client Manager at Jade ThirdEye considers how firms might approach this review.
UK Finance Submission to Autumn Statement 2023

13.10.23

Press release

UK Finance Submission to Autumn Statement 2023

In advance of the Autumn Statement, we have submitted a range of ideas that we believe support the government’s aims of growing the economy, alongside ensuring support is given to those who need it in this challenging economic environment.
Tackling the UK's Mule issue: Why a Holistic View of Transactions is Essential

12.10.23

Blog

Tackling the UK's Mule issue: Why a Holistic View of Transactions is Essential

The UK Payments System Regulator's (PSR) revised position on reimbursing APP scam victims underlines the urgency for UK banks to promptly identify mule accounts and will likely heighten their focus on mule strategies.
S2 E4: The future of AI in finance

11.10.23

Podcasts

S2 E4: The future of AI in finance

In this episode, we explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services.
Governance reforms - is the timeline delayed?

10.10.23

Blog

Governance reforms - is the timeline delayed?

You may have spotted recent press articles stating that government is reportedly preparing to delay the primary legislation necessary to establish the Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARGA) – the new statutory regulatory proposed to replace the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).