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Latest Bank of England stories
- Bank of England and ClearToken Discuss Tokenized Markets at DAS London
The Nov. 11 discussion covered potential onchain uses for cash, collateral and settlement.
· Technology
- U.K. FCA Opens Crypto Applications for Wholesale Banks Ahead of 2027 Rules
The regulator recommends applying by Feb. 28, 2027. A planned joint roadmap with the Bank of England will set target dates for wholesale-market tokenization work.
· Regulation
- U.S. Tech Selloff Dents Bets on a December Fed Rate Hike
The Bank of England voted eight to one to raise its policy rate to 4%, its first increase in more than three years.
· Investing
- Bank of England Raises Rate to 4% as Bailey Signals More Hikes
The move was the Bank’s first increase since Aug. 2023 and matched expectations. Bailey said it is unlikely to be the last unless the Iran war is resolved.
· Regulation
- Bailey Attributes Part of UK Yield Curve Rise to Bond Risk Premiums
The Bank of England’s Bank Rate stands at 3.75%, while Bailey distinguished bond risk pricing from expectations of a rate increase.
· Investing
- Bank of England Raises Rate to 4% in First Hike Since August 2023
The 25-basis-point increase matched market expectations and adds a new global tightening signal for crypto and risk markets.
· Regulation
- Bank of England Seeks Feedback on Tokenized Collateral for CCPs
The draft covers tokenized forms of assets currently eligible under the proposed UK CCP Rulebook. Responses are due Feb. 12, 2027.
· Regulation
- Bank of England Orders Revolut to Hire Outside Experts for Product Review
The review will assess Revolut’s product approval practices and whether the company broke any laws. The company has started offering personal loans and plans to enter mortgage and credit card markets.
· Regulation
- UK Inflation Reaches Nearly One-Year High as Rate Hike Bets Firm
Motor fuel prices rose 30% from a year earlier, and most economists expect the Bank of England’s main rate to reach 4% at its Nov. 5 meeting.
· Regulation
- UK Inflation Climbs to 3.5% in September as Fuel Prices Rise
Core inflation rose to 2.8% from 2.6% in August. The Bank of England’s next interest rate decision is scheduled for Nov. 5.
· Investing
- Bank of England’s Greene Challenges Wage Benchmark Before November Meeting
The bank estimates that pay growth of about 3.25% is consistent with its 2% inflation target. Greene pointed to indicators of higher wage growth.
· Regulation
- UK 10-Year Gilt Yield Climbs to 5.418% as Bid-to-Cover Ratio Rises
The yield rose from 5.383%, while the bid-to-cover ratio reached 3.61 ahead of the Bank of England’s Nov. 5 policy decision.
· Investing
- UK Gilts Rally as Investors Price In Healey’s Fiscal Discipline
Healey has pledged to keep fiscal rules with a buffer for uncertainty. Market pricing also points to a low likelihood of a Bank of England rate cut in November 2026.
· Investing
- Bank of England Deputy Governor Warns Hedge Funds Raise Bond Risks
Sarah Breeden said leveraged, internationally active funds may make stress in one government bond market spread to others. The industry has about $13 trillion in gross assets.
· Investing
- Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey Sees Limited Inflation Spillover
Bailey sees little evidence that higher energy costs are feeding into wages and broader prices. U.K. inflation was 3.1% in August, above the Bank of England’s 2% target.
· Regulation
- Sarah Breeden Says UK Economy Has Absorbed Recent Energy Shocks
The Bank of England deputy governor said a prolonged shock could revive inflation pressure and require higher rates.
· Regulation
- Bank of England and Singapore Set AI Expectations for Finance
Singapore’s finalized guidelines are scheduled to take effect in October 2027.
· Regulation
- UK Four-Year Gilt Yield Climbs to 4.945% as Longer Yields Rise
The bid-to-cover ratio rose to 3.415 at the latest auction. Market participants are watching inflation and wage data for signals on Bank of England policy.
· Investing
- Bank of England Seeks Successful Local Pound Stablecoins, Sees No CBDC Rush
Commercial stablecoins and tokenized bank deposits may provide some functions envisioned for a digital pound as the central bank upgrades settlement infrastructure.
· Regulation
- Consensys, ClearToken Plan 24/7 Settlement Infrastructure
The proposed system would settle tokenized securities against fiat, tokenized deposits and stablecoins, subject to regulatory conditions.
· Business
- BOE’s Pill Keeps Inflation Control at Center of Policy Outlook
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill highlighted inflation risks as UK consumer-price growth remained at 3.1% and the Bank Rate stood at 3.75%.
· Regulation
- Bank of England Committee Warns AI Growth Failure Could Threaten Government Bonds
The Financial Policy Committee urged financial institutions to prepare for advanced-AI risks, communicate with U.K. authorities and conduct more model testing before regulation is implemented.
· Regulation
- Bank of England Sets 2034 Target to End Policy Gilt Holdings
The central bank plans £20 billion in annual gilt sales while retaining £120 billion in long-dated bonds to support banknote issuance.
· Regulation
- Bank of England Deputy Governor Warns Energy Shock Could Lift Rates
Dave Ramsden said prolonged energy-cost pressures could feed into domestic inflation after the central bank held Bank Rate at 3.75% on Sept. 16.
· Regulation
- Bailey Warns High Energy Prices Could Prompt Bank of England Hike
The Bank held Bank Rate at 3.75% in a 6-3 vote, while inflation is projected at about 3.75% in late 2026 and just above 4% in early 2027.
· Regulation
- Bank of England’s Breeden Warns of Two-Sided Inflation Risks
Sarah Breeden said persistent price pressures and weaker demand create risks in both directions as the central bank weighs rate policy.
· Regulation
- UK Business Growth Slows as Input-Price Inflation Accelerates
The composite PMI fell to 51.7 from 52.5 in August, while services activity weakened and manufacturing output reached a six-month low.
· Investing
- European Central Banks Recommend Replacing MiCA Deposit Rules
The proposal would replace fixed bank-deposit thresholds with requirements for assets maturing within one and five working days.
· Regulation
- Bank of England Drops Stablecoin Holding Cap, Sets £40 Billion Issuance Limit
The Bank of England removed personal holding limits and introduced a £40 billion issuance cap in new draft rules for systemic stablecoins, signaling a structured path toward regulated adoption in the UK.
· Regulation