Policy & guidance

We aim to ensure members have access to the information and tools needed to adapt and thrive, while meeting regulatory and compliance obligations.

The regulatory landscape is constantly evolving, while rapid developments in technology are changing the face of financial services. We publish an extensive range of reports and publications on the topics and issues facing businesses, consumers and the banking and finance industry, from policy papers and data and statistics, through to research reports. We work with in-house expertise, members, government and regulators to develop policy and guidance, including industry-wide standards such as the Invoice Finance and Asset-Based Lending Standards Framework. As a collective voice for the banking and finance industry, UK Finance provides detailed responses to regulator and government-driven consultations, looking to shape the best outcome for our members and their customers and ensure proportionate and measured results. 

Filter policy and guidance

UK Finance Response Payment Services Regulations - Call for Evidence

03.05.23

Consultation Responses

UK Finance Response Payment Services Regulations - Call for Evidence

UK Finance welcomes the opportunity to respond to HMT’s Review of Payment Services Regulations, as part of its Future Regulatory Framework for the UK Financial Services market.
Powering Up Britain and Mobilising Green Investment - response

28.04.23

Reports and Publications

Powering Up Britain and Mobilising Green Investment - response

UK Finance has issued a response to the UK Government’s “Powering Up Britain” and “Mobilising Green Investment” package, brought forward on 30 March.
Digital Assets: Non-Fungible Tokens

25.04.23

Reports and Publications

Digital Assets: Non-Fungible Tokens

Through the latter half of 2022 and into early 2023, UK Finance came together with our associate member CMS to write a comprehensive and insightful report on Non-Fungible Tokens, representing a type of digital asset that may have uses in financial markets.
UK Finance response to the HM Treasury consultation – Regulation of Buy-Now Pay-Later

11.04.23

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to the HM Treasury consultation – Regulation of Buy-Now Pay-Later

In February 2021 the government announced their intentions to regulate Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) credit, and UK Finance responded to their initial consultation on policy options to deliver a proportionate approach to regulation.
UK Finance response to PRA CP16/22 Implementation of the Basel 3.1 standards

31.03.23

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to PRA CP16/22 Implementation of the Basel 3.1 standards

UK Finance has worked with member firm subject matter experts to respond, on a chapter-by-chapter basis, to the Prudential Regulation Authority’s extensive consultation on implementing the Basel 3.1 prudential regulation framework in the UK.
VAT treatment of fund management services: Consultation

28.03.23

Consultation Responses

VAT treatment of fund management services: Consultation

UK Finance has responded to the HM Treasury and HM Revenue & Customs 'VAT Treatment of Fund Management - Consultation'.
UK Finance Response to HM Treasury Call For Evidence – Short Selling Regulation Review

14.03.23

Consultation Responses

UK Finance Response to HM Treasury Call For Evidence – Short Selling Regulation Review

UK Finance responded to this call for evidence with our recommendations for improving the short selling regulation.
UK Finance Response to FCA Consultation – CP22/12

14.03.23

Consultation Responses

UK Finance Response to FCA Consultation – CP22/12

UK Finance responded to this consultation with our recommendations for improving equity secondary markets.
Information on Silicon Valley Bank

13.03.23

Guidance

Information on Silicon Valley Bank

Following the announcements made by regulatory authorities, UK Finance has been working with our members, the government and regulators as part of the response to Silicon Valley Bank UK.