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Data collection

This information is for firms that provide data to the Bank of England. There are many different ways to send us your data, depending on what type of data it is. This page contains all forms that we use to collect data, along with supporting documents and contact details.

Who has to provide us with statistical data? 

Any financial institution that has permission from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) to accept deposits has to provide us with data.

What you have to report depends on the size and type of your business. Once the PRA has granted you permission to accept deposits, we will tell you what your statistical reporting requirements are in writing. If you are unsure of your current obligations, email DSDCompliance@bankofengland.co.uk for more information.

PDFGeneral notes and definitions

PDFClassification of accounts guide

PDFPolicy and procedures on confidentiality of data

How do I send data?

OSCA

Most data should be submitted through the online statistical collection application (OSCA). You can either manually key-in data or upload XML files containing your data. 

If you experience issues submitting data via OSCA, email OSCAQueries@bankofengland.co.uk or call +44 (0) 203 461 5360.

PDFOSCA tutorials                

PDFOSCA specification            

Managed File Transfer 

Sterling money market data, stress testing and central counterparty reporters transfer data to us using Managed File Transfer (MFT).

Read our MFT user guide and MFT FAQs for more information.

If you experience issues submitting data via MFT, email SMMReporting@bankofengland.co.uk or call +44 (0)203 461 6416.

PDFMFT user guide              

WordMFT FAQs                        

 

Data collection forms, definitions and validations

Additional information for each of the below Forms can be found within their respective definitions document.

For submission queries, email DataReception@bankofengland.co.uk or call +44 (0)203 461 5360, unless otherwise stated.

PDF Reporting Schedule 2017

PDF Reporting Schedule 2018

PDF Reporting Thresholds Document

  • Analysis of deposits from UK residents (Form AD)

    This form is used to collect information on deposits (including liabilities incurred under sale and repurchase agreements) received from UK residents other than monetary financial institutions. It should be submitted via OSCA. 

    For data queries, email DSD_MS@bankofengland.co.uk. 

    PDFForm AD definitions             

    ExcelForm AD                                   

    PDFForm AD box codes            

    PDFForm AD internal validations

    Reporting schedule

    Reporting period Submission deadline
    December 2017 16 January 2018
    January 2018 15 February 2018
    February 2018 15 March 2018
    March 2018 17 April 2018
    April 2018 16 May 2018
    May 2018 15 June 2018
    June 2018 16 July 2018
    July 2018 15 August 2018
    August 2018 17 September 2018
    September 2018 15 October 2018
    October 2018 15 November 2018
    November 2018 17 December 2018
    December 2018 16 January 2019

  • Analysis of lending to UK residents (Form AL)

    This form is used to collect information on loans and advances (including claims made under sale and repurchase agreements), finance leases and facilities granted to UK residents other than monetary financial institutions. It should be submitted via OSCA.

    For data queries, email DSD_MS@bankofengland.co.uk.

    PDFForm AL definitions            

    PDFForm AL                                

    PDFForm AL box codes

    PDFForm AL validations

    Reporting Schedule

    Reporting period Submission deadline
    December 2017 16 January 2018
    January 2018 15 February 2018
    February 2018 15 March 2018
    March 2018 17 April 2018
    April 2018 16 May 2018
    May 2018 15 June 2018
    June 2018 16 July 2018
    July 2018 15 August 2018
    August 2018 17 September 2018
    September 2018 15 October 2018
    October 2018 15 November 2018
    November 2018 17 December 2018
    December 2018 16 January 2019

  • Additional sectoral detail (Form BE) 

    This form is used to collect additional breakdowns of liabilities to and claims on UK residents for certain items on Form BT, to allow sectoral analysis of the monetary and lending aggregates. It should be submitted via OSCA.

    For data queries, email DSD_MS@bankofengland.co.uk.

    PDFForm BE definitions

    ExcelForm BE

    PDFForm BE box codes

    PDFForm BE validations

    Reporting schedule

    Reporting period Submission deadline
    December 2017 16 January 2018
    January 2018 15 February 2018
    February 2018 15 March 2018
    March 2018 17 April 2018
    April 2018 16 May 2018
    May 2018 15 June 2018
    June 2018 16 July 2018
    July 2018 15 August 2018
    August 2018 17 September 2018
    September 2018 15 October 2018
    October 2018 15 November 2018
    November 2018 17 December 2018
    December 2018 16 January 2019

  • Additional detail of non-resident business (Form BN)

    This form is used to collect additional sectoral and instrument breakdowns of liabilities to and claims on non-residents for certain items on Form BT. It should be submitted via OSCA.

    For data queries, email DSD_Quarterly@bankofengland.co.uk.

    PDFForm BN definitions 

    ExcelForm BN

    PDFForm BN box codes 

    PDFForm BN validations

    Reporting schedule

    Reporting period Submission deadline
    December 2017 17 January 2018
    January 2018 16 February 2018
    February 2018 16 March 2018
    March 2018 18 April 2018
    April 2018 17 May 2018
    May 2018 18 June 2018
    June 2018 17 July 2018
    July 2018 16 August 2018
    August 2018 18 September 2018
    September 2018 16 October 2018
    October 2018 16 November 2018
    November 2018 18 December 2018
    December 2018 17 January 2019

  • Balance sheet return (Form BT)

    This form is used to collect all the spot liabilities and assets of the reporting institution. It should be submitted via OSCA.

    For data queries, email DSD_MS@bankofengland.co.uk.

    PDFForm BT definitions

    ExcelForm BT

    PDFForm BT box codes

    PDFForm BT validations

    Reporting schedule 

    Reporting period Submission deadline Submission deadline (for those submitting PB)
    December 2017 12 January 2018 17 January 2018
    January 2018 13 February 2018 16 February 2018
    February 2018 13 March 2018 16 March 2018
    March 2018 13 April 2018 18 April 2018
    April 2018 14 May 2018 17 May 2018
    May 2018 13 June 2018 18 June 2018
    June 2018 12 July 2018 17 July 2018
    July 2018 13 August 2018 16 August 2018
    August 2018 13 September 2018 18 September 2018
    September 2018 11 October 2018 16 October 2018
    October 2018 13 November 2018 16 November 2018
    November 2018 13 December 2018 18 December 2018
    December 2018 14 January 2019 17 January 2019

  • Specialist mortgage institutions: monthly analysis of lending to individuals, individual trusts and housing associations (Form MM)

    This form is used to collect data on sterling and euro secured lending to individuals and individual trusts and housing associations and other lending to individuals and individual trusts. It should be submitted via OSCA.

    For data queries, email DSD_MS@bankofengland.co.uk. 

    PDFForm MM definitions          

    ExcelForm MM                             

    PDFForm MM box codes           

    PDFForm MM internal validations

    Reporting schedule

    Reporting period Submission deadline
    December 2017 15 January 2018
    January 2018 14 February 2018
    February 2018 14 March 2018
    March 2018 16 April 2018
    April 2018 15 May 2018
    May 2018 14 June 2018
    June 2018 13 July 2018
    July 2018 14 August 2018
    August 2018 14 September 2018
    September 2018 12 October 2018
    October 2018 14 November 2018
    November 2018 14 December 2018
    December 2018 15 January 2019

New and upcoming data collection forms, definitions and validations

The following data collections are new and have yet to come into effect.

Additional information for each of the below Forms can be found within their respective definitions document.

For submission queries, email DataReception@bankofengland.co.uk or call +44 (0)203 461 5360, unless otherwise stated.

PDFClassification of accounts guide

  • MFI holdings of securities collection (Form AS)

    Following consultations with a sample of potential reporters, the Bank’s Data and Statistics Division has finalised fields and definitions for a new collection of securities holdings called Form AS.

    Excel Form AS Fields - Quarterly with monthly volumes collected

    PDF Form AS definitions

    A statistical notice will be posted when the collection method has been finalised. 

  • Financial vehicle corporations return (Form FV)

    Form FV: Following consultations with a sample of potential reporters, the Bank’s Data and Statistics Division has finalised fields and definitions for a new collection for Banks’ securitisation vehicles and similar entities, Form FV.

    Excel Form FV

    PDF Form FV definitions (effective January 2019)

    A statistical notice will be posted when the collection method has been finalised. 

Please see the National Archives for historic notices.

The National Archives

Monetary and Financial Institutions (MFI) list

The following list details all banks and building societies who have permission to accept deposits in the UK.

The list is broken down by nationality of the institutions and is updated monthly. This list relates to those Bankstats tables where nationality breakdowns are provided.

Until 31st March 2013 this list was sourced from information provided by the Financial Services Authority (FSA), who previously published an alternative list, showing banks by type. From 1st April 2013 the list is provided by the Prudential Regulation Authority.

Excel MFI list - updated 5 April 2018

Securitisation SPV list

The securitisation special purpose vehicle (SPV) list details all UK MFI-owned securitisation SPVs. Information on these SPVs includes name of parent MFI, residency of the SPV, type of loans held and a list of the ISIN codes for issued securities together with issuance dates. The list is sourced from information provided by reporting institutions and is updated on a quarterly basis.

Excel Securitisation SPV List - 2017 Q4 

Covered Bond LLP list

The covered bond limited liability partnership (LLP) list details all UK MFI-owned covered bond LLPs. Information on these LLPs includes name of parent MFI, residency of the LLP, type of loans ring-fenced and a list of the ISIN codes for issued covered bonds together with issuance dates. The list is sourced from information provided by reporting institutions and is updated on a quarterly basis.

Excel Covered Bond LLP list - 2017 Q4 

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