Consolidated worldwide claims - 2026 Q2

Key points

UK-owned monetary financial institutions and their branches and subsidiaries worldwide reported an increase in consolidated external claims on an ultimate risk basis of $230.0 billion during 2026 Q2, to a level of $5,509.7 billion.

By sector, the largest increase in claims was on the Public sector, up by $74.7 billion to a level of $1,713.2 billion.

By region, the largest increase in claims was on Advanced Economies, up $196.0 billion to a level of $4,570.0 billion.

Table A: Regional breakdown of external claims of UK-owned monetary financial institutions - 2026 Q2 (US$ billion)

Emerging Market and Developing Economies:

Latin America & Caribbean

Africa & Middle East

Table B: Changes in external claims on an ultimate risk basis: Advanced Economies (US$ billion) - 2026 Q2

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Table C: Amounts outstanding of external claims on an ultimate risk basis: Advanced Economies (US$ billion) - 2026 Q2

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Table D: Changes in external claims on an ultimate risk basis: Emerging Market and Developing Economies (US$ billion) - 2026 Q2

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Table E: Amounts outstanding of external claims on an ultimate risk basis: Emerging Market and Developing Economies (US$ billion) - 2026 Q2

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Next release date: 18 December 2026