Statistical Notices to Reporting Banks 2000/05
Statistical Notices should be received by all those responsible for the completion of Bank of England returns. To add names to the circulation list please contact the Domestic Banking Statistics Helpdesk (tel. 020 7601 5360 or e-mail peter.notman@bankofengland.co.uk).
- Clarification of the reporting of non-resident banks' facilities (effective immediately)
- Classification of English Partnerships (effective end-July 2000 reporting)
- Electronic reporting reminder (by end-July 2000)
- Banks briefing seminars (by 11 August 2000)
- General Notes & Definitions (update)
- Contents page for insertion in the Yellow Folder (update)
1. Clarification of the reporting of non-resident banks' facilities (effective immediately)
It has come to our attention that the instructions for reporting facilities within Form BT item 43 (Total amount of overdraft, loan and acceptance facilities outstanding) is unclear in respect of facilities for non-resident banks. Any outstanding facilities with non-resident banks should be excluded, be they drawn or undrawn. However, where it would be unduly costly for banks to exclude these facilities they may be included. See copy of revised page 32 of the Balance Sheet (Form BT).
2. Classification of English Partnerships (effective end-July 2000 reporting)
With effect from end-July 2000, all banks which have not already done so (as a result of bilateral contacts with the Bank of England) should reclassify deposits from and lending to English Partnerships and the Regional Development Agencies to "UK central government" (BT items 2E, 3E and 29A). Any accounts which remain in the names of those bodies which have been absorbed by English Partnerships, namely the Urban Regeneration Agency and Commission for New Towns (and the latter's predecessors the English New Town Development Corporations, Urban Development Corporations and Housing Action Trusts) should be reclassified similarly. Please advise Graham Clark of the details of any reclassifications. He can also be contacted by telephoning 020 7601 5356, faxing 020 7601 5395, or writing to DBS Group, MFSD HO-4, Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AH. See revised pages CAIII/Sector Definitions/9 and 10.
3. Electronic reporting reminder (by end-July 2000)
In January this year, Anne Smith wrote to all Form BT monthly reporters, stating the Bank's intention to phase out the processing of paper returns for those banks that are required to complete the balance sheet on a monthly basis. We would like to take this opportunity to remind those banks that Phase 1 of this initiative is for banks, by end-July 2000, to outline their plans (in writing addressed to Anne Smith) for transition to electronic reporting. Should you have any queries relating to electronic reporting, please contact Julie Bigwood on 020 7601 4544 or Sarah Waddington on 020 7601 5505.
4. Banks briefing seminars (by 11 August 2000)
Earlier on this year, we asked statistical notice recipients to complete a questionnaire on the next series of banks' briefing seminars to gauge the level and areas of interest. The replies indicated a high level of interest and we have arranged three half-day seminars to take place on 5, 6 and 26 September 2000. We plan to provide two general overview seminars aimed at reporters with a basic knowledge of statistical reporting. These will be similar to those provided in previous years. The other will be aimed at reporters with more than two years reporting experience and will cover common reporting difficulties. Outline timetables for these seminars are detailed below. The response form should be returned by post, e-mail or fax by 11 August 2000 (see response form for address and fax numbers). Demand is expected to be high and places are limited. We would therefore be grateful if respondents bear this in mind when requesting spaces, and inform us of any change in requirements so that we can offer spare places to others.
Overview for reporters with basic experience (5 and 6 September)
9.15 - Registration
9.30 - Welcome. Overview of Bank of England and Monetary &
Financial Statistics Division hierarchy. Bank of England relationship
with FSA.
9.40 - Data processing and electronic reporting
10.10 - Overview of Forms BT and BE and how the data are used.
10.40 - Overview of Forms AD and AL.
11.00 - Coffee break.
11.15 - Overview of Form A3.
11.35 - Overview of Forms BP, BG, H1(L) and P1 and how the data
are used.
12.15 - Demonstration of the Bank of England's website.
12.30 - Reminder of items of interest from past statistical
notices.
12.45 - Questions. AOB
13.00 - Close.
Overview for reporters with intermediate experience (26 September)
9.15 - Registration
9.30 - Welcome. Overview of Bank of England and Monetary &
Financial Statistics Division hierarchy. Bank of England relationship
with FSA.
9.40 - Guidance on reporting of problem areas on Form BT.
10.10 - Cash ratio deposits.
10.20 - Help with classifying companies correctly on Form AD
and AL.
10.40 - Form A3.
11.15 - Coffee break.
11.30 - Guidance on reporting of problem areas on Form BP, H1(L)
and P1.
12.00 - Future developments, including EMU reporting.
12.15 - Reminder of items of interest from past statistical
notices.
12.30 - Demonstration of the Bank of England's website.
12.45 - Questions. AOB.
13.00 - Close.
5. General Notes & Definitions (update)
Further to the update to the General Notes and Definitions in notice 2000/04, several banks have notified us of missing pages in their current set. This is the complete document.
6. Contents page for insertion in the Yellow folder (update)
Bank of England
Monetary & Financial Statistics Division
28 July 2000
