The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the 'Old Lady' of Threadneedle Street, the Bank was founded in 1694, nationalised on 1 March 1946, and gained independence in 1997. Standing at the centre of the UK's financial system, the Bank is committed to promoting and maintaining monetary and financial stability as its contribution to a healthy economy.
The British Bankers' Association (BBA) is the principal trade association for banks operating in the UK. It is a leading representative body in the financial services sector and has 218 members, as well as many associate member, which fund its not-for-profit activities.
European Central Bank website dealing with the introduction of the European single currency.
International Compliance Association
The ICA is a professional organisation dedicated to the furtherance of best compliance and anti money laundering practice in the financial services sector.
European Central Bank - Press releases
UK Financial Services Authority
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is an independent non-governmental body, given statutory powers by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. We are a company limited by guarantee and financed by the financial services industry.
A discussion forum for payments practitioners, the Euro Banking Association plays a major role in the financial industry as a developer of European payment infrastructures.
British Venture Capital Association
the industry body for the UK private equity and venture capital industry
The European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association
the industry body for European private equity and venture capital industry
The Basel Committee provides a forum for regular cooperation on banking supervisory matters. Over recent years, it has developed increasingly into a standard-setting body on all aspects of banking supervision, including the Basel II regulatory capital framework.
Professional Risk Managers' International Association
PRMIA is a higher standard for risk professionals. Its a fast-growing, collaborative network of risk professionals from around the globe, defining and implementing the best practices of risk management.
Bank for International Settlements
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is an international organisation which fosters international monetary and financial cooperation and serves as a bank for central banks.
The Global Association of Risk Professionals
The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) is a not-for-profit association consisting of 58780 individuals around the world who are involved in financial risk management. Members come from over 100 countries, and work in regional and global banks, asset management firms, insurance companies, central banks, securities regulators, hedge funds, universities, large industrial corporations and multinationals.
International Swaps and Derivatives Association
ISDA, which represents participants in the privately negotiated derivatives industry, is the largest global financial trade association, by number of member firms.
International Accounting Standards Board
The International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC) Foundation was formed as a not-for-profit corporation incorporated in the State of Delaware, US. The IASC Foundation is the parent entity of the International Accounting Standards Board, an independent accounting standard-setter based in London, UK.
International Association of Insurance Supervisors
Established in 1994, the IAIS represents insurance regulators and supervisors of some 180 jurisdictions in more than 130 countries, constituting 97% of the world's insurance premiums. It also has more than 100 observers.
European Commission Financial Services Page
An overarching policy and strategy in financial services and financial markets ensures coherence and consistency between the various policy areas, such as banking, insurance, securities and investment funds, financial markets infrastructure, retail financial services and payment systems.
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