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The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the “Old Lady” of Threadneedle Street, the Bank was founded in 1694 with a founding charter that stated its purpose was to “promote the public good and benefit of our people”.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) Propose Measures to Boost Diversity and Inclusion in Financial Services
September 25 2023
In consultation papers published today, the financial regulators have set out proposals to boost diversity […]
CHAPS transitions to latest global financial messaging standard ISO 20022
June 19 2023
The Bank of England, working closely with the payments industry, has today successfully migrated CHAPS, […]
Bank of England, HM Land Registry, Bank of International Settlements and Coadjute Unveil Revolutionary Settlement Prototype
April 24 2023
The property settlement process is set to vastly improve thanks to a ground-breaking collaboration between the Bank […]
Bank of England - Understanding the Transmission Mechanism of Monetary Policy
February 23 2023
Prominent economist Catherine L Mann discussed the effectiveness of monetary policy and its transmission mechanism […]
New P20 report calls for greater industry collaboration to harmonise cross-border payments
November 21 2022
Payments 20 (P20), the leading voice of the global payments industry, has published a new […]
Bank of England Sets Out Plans for a Demand-led Approach to Unwind Recent Financial Stability Gilt Purchases in a Timely but Orderly Way
November 11 2022
Between 28 September and 14 October 2022 the Bank of England, in line with its […]
Bank of England to 'sacrifice' Economy – How to Protect Your Investments
November 3 2022
The Bank of England is to deliberately drive the UK into a painful recession and […]
Bank of England and Treasury in Two-pronged Attempt to Calm Markets
October 10 2022
Susannah Streeter, senior investment and markets analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’With the pound remaining weak and […]
Bank of England renews its commitment to adhere to the FX Global Code
March 18 2022
The Bank of England (BoE) has renewed the Statement of Commitment to the FX Global […]
Bank of England: Statement on Central Bank Digital Currency next steps
November 10 2021
HM Treasury and the Bank of England have today announced the next steps on the […]
Ultra-low mortgage deals vanish ahead of Bank of England base rate decision
November 3 2021
Ultra-low mortgage rates have already been vanishing amid expectations that the Bank of England base […]
Huw Pill Appointed Chief Economist Of The Bank Of England
September 1 2021
The Court of the Bank of England has appointed Huw Pill as Chief Economist and […]
Bank of England Set Out Plan to Improve Diversity in Regulated Firms
July 7 2021
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and Bank of England (“the regulators”) […]
The New £50 Enters Circulation, and the Paper £20 and £50 Will be Withdrawn in 2022
June 23 2021
Bank of England, The new note will start to become available in bank branches and […]
Bank of England publishes Discussion Paper on New Forms of Digital Money
June 7 2021
These new forms of digital money could be publically or privately provided. Central Bank Digital […]
Bank of England sees speedier COVID Recovery ahead but holds interest rates
May 6 2021
Bank of England, The latest meeting of the central bank’s interest rate-setting committee left policy […]
Bank of England Announces Plans For New Northern Hub As Part of Review
April 22 2021
Chief Operating Officer Jo Place will lead a review of the Bank’s geographical footprint which […]
The Bank of England and HM Treasury Announce the Joint Creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Taskforce
April 21 2021
The Bank of England and HM Treasury have today announced the joint creation of a […]
Bank of England added over 240 tons of gold to its custody
February 16 2021
In managing the economic uncertainty resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, the Bank of England (BoE) […]
