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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.

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The rise of Bond Execution Management Systems (EMS)

11.11.24

Blog

The rise of Bond Execution Management Systems (EMS)

Bond market trading is changing. 25 years ago, equities trading underwent a shift that embraced electronic order books with opening and closing auctions that could provide definitive reference prices for trading, having previously been by appointment and over the phone.​
Mortgage arrears and possessions Q3 2024

08.11.24

Press release

Mortgage arrears and possessions Q3 2024

UK Finance today releases its latest mortgage arrears and possessions data for Q3 2024, while highlighting continuing lender support for any customers facing financial difficulty
Warm Homes Plan at the Budget: Government needs to galvanise demand for retrofit

08.11.24

Blog

Warm Homes Plan at the Budget: Government needs to galvanise demand for retrofit

In 2022, UK Finance released Net Zero Homes: Time for a Reset, which called on government to do far more to improve UK household energy efficiency and reduce carbon associated with home heating.
The power and challenges of sanctions in economic deterrence

06.11.24

Blog

The power and challenges of sanctions in economic deterrence

Sanctions remain a critical tool in global economic deterrence, but their effectiveness is increasingly challenged by evolving circumvention tactics, increasing the need for international coordination.
Monthly Economic Insight - November 2024

05.11.24

Economic Insight

Monthly Economic Insight - November 2024

This month the main focus is the detail of the much-anticipated Budget statement and the update economic and fiscal forecasts from the OBR. We also look at some of the encouraging news on inflation ahead of the next interest rate decision.
Response to the Prudential Regulation Authority’s Consultation Paper on International firms: Updates to SS5/21 and branch reporting

01.11.24

Blog

Response to the Prudential Regulation Authority’s Consultation Paper on International firms: Updates to SS5/21 and branch reporting

Updates to SS5/21 and branch reporting
Fraudster sentenced to over six years after stealing over £950,000 from vulnerable customers

01.11.24

Press release

Fraudster sentenced to over six years after stealing over £950,000 from vulnerable customers

A man has been sentenced at Manchester Crown Court to 6 years and 9 months in custody for defrauding elderly customers out of an estimated £958,949. He posed as a bank employee working to investigate fraud, tricking customers into handing over control of their bank.
Should the Bank of England have tiered remuneration on Commercial Bank Reserve Accounts?

01.11.24

Blog

Should the Bank of England have tiered remuneration on Commercial Bank Reserve Accounts?

The Bank of England’s liabilities include nearly £750bn of sight deposits by commercial banks – known as reserve accounts - which are remunerated at Bank Rate.
Chief Executive newsletter - October 2024

31.10.24

Chief Executive Newsletter

Chief Executive newsletter - October 2024

This month we highlight our response to the Autumn Budget announcement, latest published reports including the Half Year Fraud report, our campaign work in relation to authorised push payment fraud reimbursement, and upcoming events.