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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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Delivering a UK consolidated tape framework

18.09.23

Blog

Delivering a UK consolidated tape framework

Last Friday, UK Finance submitted its response to "CP23/15: The framework for a UK consolidated tape" with the advisory support of law firm CMS.

Capital Markets & Wholesale

Navigating the affordability landscape: a closer look at essential bill payments and financial realities

15.09.23

Blog

Navigating the affordability landscape: a closer look at essential bill payments and financial realities

As the weight of the cost-of-living crisis gradually lessens, attention shifts to the aftermath it has left behind. How have consumers weathered the storm of escalating expenses and managed their crucial bills amid these challenges?

Cards Personal Banking

Half of all payments now made using debit cards

14.09.23

Press release

Half of all payments now made using debit cards

UK Finance today releases its latest Payment Markets Report which shows payments trends across 2022 and forecasts to 2032.

Data & Research Payments, Innovation & Resilience

Vulnerable Victims Notifications – bringing together banks and law enforcement

14.09.23

Blog

Vulnerable Victims Notifications – bringing together banks and law enforcement

Criminals are increasingly targeting the more vulnerable people. Consequently, it is imperative that law enforcement and the financial services industry work together to help protect those who are vulnerable to fraud. This blog describes some initiatives that have been developed to strengthen this relationship.

Economic Crime

The race for space becomes the race for rates

11.09.23

Blog

The race for space becomes the race for rates

The Iress Efficiency Survey, now in its 12th year, seeks to uncover the technology trends that shaped our industry over the last 12 months. It shows how lenders of all sizes are using technology to both adapt to current market conditions and to make sure their businesses are evolving for the future.

Mortgages

UK Corporate Governance Code consultation: its impact on UK-listed firms

11.09.23

Blog

UK Corporate Governance Code consultation: its impact on UK-listed firms

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC)’s latest consultation, focusing on internal control, assurance and resilience, represents the latest indication of its intended direction of travel with regards to the UK Corporate Governance Code.

Prudential Risk, Reporting and Tax

Gen Z more likely to be tricked by criminals and fall for impersonation scams

07.09.23

Press release

Gen Z more likely to be tricked by criminals and fall for impersonation scams

Under 25s are more likely than older age groups to have been targeted in an impersonation scam and also be swayed to provide personal or financial information, according to new research by UK Finance’s Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign.

Economic Crime