Asset Purchase Facility: Gilt Sales Amendment – Market Notice 8 January 2026
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the Bank of England relates to changes in the schedule for sales of gilts held in the Asset Purchase Facility, which is a monetary policy tool. This is likely to impact banks, broker-dealers, and asset managers who participate in the gilt market. The update covers prudential requirements, market abuse, and reporting obligations, making it of medium urgency for the affected firms.
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What the BoE said
This Market Notice sets out amendment to the schedule for sales in Q1 2026 of gilts held in the Asset Purchase Facility (APF) for monetary policy purposes.
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Context
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This update is classified under Prudential / Capital Requirements, Market Abuse / Surveillance, Reporting & Disclosure and Banking & Credit.