External business of Monetary Financial Institutions operating in the UK - 2020 Q2

This statistical release covers all claims on and liabilities to other countries by UK-resident banks and building societies (monetary financial institutions).
Published on 04 September 2020

Key points

  • Adjusted for exchange rate movements, external liabilities decreased by $256.6 billion during 2020 Q2. The largest decrease in liabilities was to Developed Countries, which was largely accounted for by the United States.
  • Adjusted for exchange rate movements, external claims decreased by $351.8 billion during 2020 Q2. The largest decrease in claims was on Developed Countries, which was again largely accounted for by the United States.

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Next release date: 4 December 2020