External business of Monetary Financial Institutions operating in the UK - 2026 Q1

Key points

Adjusted for exchange rate movements, external liabilities increased by $309.3 billion during 2026 Q1. By region, the largest increase in liabilities was to Advanced Economies ($194.8 billion), where the largest increase by country was against USA ($133.4 billion).

Adjusted for exchange rate movements, external claims increased by $372.5 billion during 2026 Q1. By region, the largest increase in claims was in Advanced Economies ($320.3 billion), where the largest increase by country was against USA ($203.4 billion).

Table A: Regional breakdown of external claims and liabilities (US$ billion)

Exchange rate adjusted flows

Emerging Market and Developing Economies

International Organisations & Other

Emerging Market and Developing Economies

International Organisations & Other

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Next release date: 4 September 2026