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. 

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DCPCU end of year report 2024

07.03.25

Reports and Publications

DCPCU end of year report 2024

As we say goodbye to 2024, I wanted to express my appreciation to everyone who has helped ensure the year was another success.
UK Finance response to CMA Strategic Steer consultation

06.03.25

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to CMA Strategic Steer consultation

UK Finance has responded to the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) consultation on its Strategic Steer to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
UK Finance’s response to the Financial Stability Board’s Leverage in NBFI consultation

03.03.25

Consultation Responses

UK Finance’s response to the Financial Stability Board’s Leverage in NBFI consultation

We agree that the recent increase in the NBFI sector’s share of financing of the real economy impacts on risk and financial stability. So, the FSB’s work in this topic is appropriate.
UK Finance backs reform of energy performance certification regime

26.02.25

Consultation Responses

UK Finance backs reform of energy performance certification regime

UK Finance has responded to UK Government proposals to reform the framework for energy performance certificates (EPCs), supporting changes that will produce better information for the UK’s environmental goals.
UK Finance response to Business and Trade Committee Call for Evidence on the Industrial Strategy

24.02.25

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to Business and Trade Committee Call for Evidence on the Industrial Strategy

The consultation is part of an inquiry seeking to scrutinise the design and delivery of the Government’s Industrial Strategy.
UK Finance response to FCA DP24/2

18.02.25

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to FCA DP24/2

UK Finance response to FCA’s discussion paper on improving the UK transaction reporting regime.
UK Finance and AFME respond to the FCA's PISCES Consultation (CP24/29)

17.02.25

Consultation Responses

UK Finance and AFME respond to the FCA's PISCES Consultation (CP24/29)

Our members continue to be supportive of the PISCES initiative and the stated objective of giving private companies greater flexibility to enable them to access broader investment opportunities, strengthen capital-raising prospects, growth aspirations and, support potential future transition to public markets.
UK Finance response to FCA enforcement approach Part 2

17.02.25

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to FCA enforcement approach Part 2

UK Finance has responded to the FCA's Part 2 consulation on its proposals for greater transparency of its enforcement investigations. We emphatically recommended that the proposals should be withdrawn in their entirety.
Prioritising accessibility in industry thinking to deliver optimal customer outcomes

17.02.25

Guidance

Prioritising accessibility in industry thinking to deliver optimal customer outcomes

This document highlights key takeaways and understanding from the conversations held between industry experts and charities to improve services.