Asset Purchase Facility: Gilt Sales – Market Notice 20 March 2026
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the Bank of England relates to the Asset Purchase Facility (APF) and the sale of gilts held by the central bank. It provides details on the planned gilt sales schedule for Q2 2026, which is relevant for banks, asset managers, and broker-dealers that participate in the gilt market. The update covers topics such as prudential requirements, reporting, and market abuse, making it of medium urgency for the affected financial firms.
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What the BoE said
This Market Notice sets out the schedule for sales in Q2 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, Reporting & Disclosure, Market Abuse / Surveillance and Banking & Credit.