Consolidated worldwide claims - 2020 Q3

This statistical release covers the consolidated worldwide external claims and unused commitments of UK-owned monetary financial institutions (excluding central banks) and their branches and subsidiaries worldwide.
Published on 18 December 2020

Key points

  • UK-owned monetary financial institutions and their branches and subsidiaries worldwide reported an increase in consolidated external claims on an ultimate risk basis of $66.9 billion during 2020 Q3, to a level of $3,881.0 billion.
  • By sector, the largest increase was on the public sector, up $25.1 billion to a level of $1,268.1 billion. 
  • By region, the largest increase in claims was on Developed Countries, up $56.5 billion to a level of $2,334.7 billion.

The tables in this statistical release are also available in Excel format. Table A is a regional breakdown of external claims of UK-owned monetary financial institutions (excluding central banks). Tables B-G are an analysis of consolidated external claims on an ultimate risk basis, by counterpart sector and by debtor country. 

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Next release date: 19 March 2021