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- PRA and FCA propose new captive insurance regime to drive UK growth and competitiveness
The PRA and FCA have announced proposals for a captive insurance framework aimed at positioning the UK as a hub for the expanding captive insurance market.
- UK financial regulators to begin overseeing Critical Third Parties announced by HM Treasury
UK regulators - the Bank of England, Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority - will start overseeing designated Critical Third Parties on Monday 13 July 2026, following their designation by HM Treasury.
- Minutes of the UK Money Markets Code Sub-Committee – June 2026
The Bank of England released minutes from the UK Money Markets Code Sub-Committee meeting held in June 2026, covering discussions on the UK unsecured deposits and funding market, securities lending and repo markets.
- Minutes of the UK Money Markets Code Sub-Committee – June 2026
The Bank of England published the June 2026 minutes of the UK Money Markets Code Sub-Committee, documenting discussions between market participants and authorities on unsecured deposits, funding, securities lending and repo markets.
- Letter from the Governor to Joe Powell MP
The Governor of the Bank of England sent a letter to MP Joe Powell, as noted in a recent communication from the central bank.
- Statistical Notice 2026/07 - Bank of England Levy: Notification Document Levy Year 2026/27
The Bank of England released Statistical Notice 2026/07, updating definitions and guidance for the Bank of England Levy for the 2026/27 year, as outlined in the Banking Statistics Yellow Folder.
- Financial Policy Committee Record – July 2026
The Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee met in July 2026 to identify risks to financial stability and agree on policy actions intended to safeguard the resilience of the UK financial system.
- Bank of England appoints Rhys Phillips as the new Chief Cashier
The Bank of England announced that Rhys Phillips will become Chief Cashier and Director of Notes, with the appointment taking effect on 19 October 2026.
- Minutes of the London FXJSC Legal Sub Committee Meeting – 17 March 2026
The Bank of England chaired the London FXJSC Legal Sub-Committee meeting on 17 March 2026, which includes market participants, infrastructure providers and UK financial regulators.
- Minutes of the London FXJSC Main Committee Meeting – 26 March 2026
The Bank of England released minutes from the London FXJSC Main Committee meeting held on 26 March 2026, noting that the FXJSC, chaired by the BoE, comprises market participants, infrastructure providers and UK regulators discussing the wholesale foreign-exchange market.
- Minutes of the London FXJSC Operations Sub-Committee Meeting – 18 March 2026
The Bank of England released minutes from the London FXJSC Operations Sub-Committee meeting held on 18 March 2026, noting that it chairs the FXJSC Operations and Legal Sub-Committees, which include market participants, infrastructure providers and UK regulators.
- Statistical Notice 2026/06 - Form PL - updates to definitions
The Bank of England has issued Statistical Notice 2026/06 for Form PL, updating definitions and guidance in the Banking Statistics Yellow Folder.
- The Retail Payments Infrastructure Board launches consultation on the next generation UK payments infrastructure
The Retail Payments Infrastructure Board has launched a public consultation on the design of the UK's next-generation retail payments infrastructure, marking a milestone in the modernization of the country's payments landscape.
- Megan Greene's CV and questionnaire for the Treasury Select Committee
The Bank of England released the curriculum vitae and questionnaire of economist Megan Greene to the Treasury Select Committee, as part of the committee’s review process.
- Bank of England launches policy statement and draft rules on regulating systemic stablecoins
The Bank of England has released a policy statement and draft Code of Practice outlining regulatory expectations for issuers of systemic stablecoins.
- Asset Purchase Facility: Gilt Sales – Market Notice 19 June 2026
The Bank of England's Market Notice dated 19 June 2026 outlines the schedule for Asset Purchase Facility gilt sales planned for the third quarter of 2026.
- PRA sets out adjustments to its market risk internal model approach under Basel 3.1
The Prudential Regulation Authority has released a consultation on adjustments to its internal model approach for market risk, marking the final component of Basel 3.1 implementation in the United Kingdom.
- Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 23 April 2026
Bank of England released minutes of its Court of Directors meeting on 23 April 2026, outlining the board’s role in strategy, budget, resourcing and appointments; it meets at least seven times a year with five executives and up to nine…
- Transcript of the Governor's pooled broadcast interview given on 18 June 2026
The Bank of England released a transcript of the Governor's pooled broadcast interview given on 18 June 2026, following the publication of the Monetary Policy Summary and the Monetary Policy Committee minutes.
- Bank Rate maintained at 3.75% - June 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee kept the Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% in its June 2026 monetary policy summary and minutes.
- Index-linked Treasury Stock
The Bank of England notes that index-linked treasury stocks are UK government gilts that make semi-annual payments, with the payment amount adjusted in line with the Retail Prices Index.
- Announcement of the publication of the Governor's interview transcript
The Bank of England announced that it will publish the transcript of the Governor’s interview.
- Summary of the RTGS CHAPS Industry Forum
The Bank of England held the inaugural meeting of the RTGS CHAPS Industry Forum and released a summary of the discussion.
- Banknote imagery advisory group minutes – 15 December 2025
The Bank of England published minutes from its Banknote Imagery Advisory Group meeting held on 15 December 2025.
- Banknote imagery expert panel minutes – 24 April 2026
The Bank of England released minutes from its banknote imagery expert panel meeting held on 24 April 2026.
- Banknote imagery expert panel minutes – 10 March 2026
The Bank of England released minutes from its banknote imagery expert panel meeting held on 10 March 2026.
- Banknote imagery advisory group minutes – 29 April 2026
The Bank of England released minutes from its Banknote Imagery Advisory Group meeting held on 29 April 2026.
- Banknote imagery expert panel minutes – 15 April 2026
The Bank of England released minutes from its banknote imagery expert panel meeting held on 15 April 2026.
- Changes to collateral eligibility in the Sterling Monetary Framework - Market Notice 11 June 2026
The Bank of England issued a Market Notice on 11 June 2026 outlining changes to collateral eligibility within the Sterling Monetary Framework.
- Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority – Memorandum of Understanding on the supervision of Financial Market Infrastructure
The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority issued a joint statement announcing a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate supervision of financial market infrastructure.