Regulatory Alerts2026-06-19
Asset Purchase Facility: Gilt Sales – Market Notice 19 June 2026
The Bank of England issued this market notice to outline the schedule for selling gilts held in the Asset Purchase Facility during the third quarter of 2026. The Bank will conduct five auctions totaling £3.375 billion, comprising three short maturity sales of £725 million each and two medium maturity sales of £600 million each. This schedule supports the Monetary Policy Committee's target to reduce the gilt stock by £70 billion between October 2025 and September 2026, with potential adjustments allowed to meet the final target.
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