| Data to be reported: |
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| Who has to report: |
Institutions reporting Form PL that have significant non-resident activity. |
| Data uses: | |
| Frequency: |
Quarterly or annually based on their non-resident activity. Go to reporting criteria to find detailed calculations used to determine eligibility |
Firms need to report figures as at the last calendar day of the reporting period.
Go to reporting criteria to download deadlines for all returns for all available years.
| Reporting period | Reporters impacted | Deadline (5pm UK time) |
Concessionary deadline (5pm UK time) |
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For help with BG instructions: dsdplteam@bankofengland.co.uk
For help with BEEDS: beedsqueries@bankofengland.co.uk
We aim to reply to emails within 2 working days.
View all statistical forms
The purpose of this form is to collect a variety of geographic data from selected non-resident items of Form PL, broken down by geographical location of the immediate counterparty. It includes breakdowns of:
In every return firms also need to include:
You can find detailed instructions in the documents below.
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Document |
Notes for BG reporters | Last updated |
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| Form BG definitions (PDF) | Includes details of what’s in scope and definitions of BG items | Mar 2016 |
| Form BG box codes (XLSX) |
An excel file containing worksheets where a breakdown of the BG items | Mar 2016 |
| Form BG internal validations (XLSX) | BG box line items and the relevant equations to validate their data points | Mar 2016 |
| Form PL/BG FAQs (PDF) | Answers to frequently asked questions regarding Form PL and BG | Sep 2016 |
| Document | Notes for all reporters | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Classification of accounts guide (PDF) |
Includes detailed guidance on how to classify counterparties plus country lists | 24 Apr 2024 |
| General notes and definitions (PDF) | Includes an introduction to preparing returns and definitions of common terms | 24 Apr 2024 |