The Bank of England today, 22 September 2026, issued a market notice concerning its foreign currency reserves. These reserves are maintained by the Bank to support its policy objectives and are distinct from the Government's own foreign exchange reserves, which the Bank manages as the Treasury's agent.
The notice references a previous announcement from 23 September 2025, where the Bank stated its intention to target two benchmark issuances annually. This strategy aims to finance its foreign exchange reserves with a regular timetable, high transparency, and a group of banks for marketing and distribution.
Prospective investors are directed to a prospectus dated 9 February 2026, published for the Bank of England Debt Issuance Programme, and forthcoming final terms related to the notes mentioned in the notice.