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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06.03.18

Consultation Responses

UK Finance submission to Treasury Committee inquiry into Women in Finance

UK Finance is a signatory to the HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter.

28.02.18

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to the FCA Consultation CP17/32

Our response to the FCA Consultation CP17/32

28.02.18

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to the PRA's consultation paper 29/17

UK Finance responds to the PRA?s consultation paper 29/17

02.02.18

Reports and Publications

Guidance for the financial services sector on the corporate criminal offences within the Criminal Finances Act 2017

UK Finance and other financial services sector associations have produced the following financial sector industry guidance on the corporate criminal offences within the Criminal Finances Act 2017, which came into force on 30th September 2017. The Chancellor approved this guidance on 8th January 2018 pursuant to his power under section 47(7) of the…

29.01.18

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to Banking Standards Board consultation

We are supportive of the principle of applying a consumer perspective to help firms to understand the extent to which their service offering meets the needs of consumers.

12.01.18

Reports and Publications

Obtaining additional ISA allowances following the death of your spouse or civil partner

Since 3 December 2014, where a person holding an ISA dies and that person was married or in a civil partnership, the surviving spouse/civil partner is entitled to an extra ISA allowance (even where the spouse/civil partner does not actually inherit the ISA). This is referred to as the Additional Permitted Subscription (APS) allowance.

12.01.18

Consultation Responses

UK Finance response to the BEIS call for evidence: Building a market for energy efficiency

We have flagged that the viability of many of the proposals in the Call for Evidence could depend on issues including conduct and capital regulation, which would have to be addressed first.

08.01.18

Consultation Responses

Response to the DCLG call for evidence: Improving the home buying and selling process

There are many parties in the home-buying process (including buyers, sellers, brokers, valuers, conveyancers, and estate agents).