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Bank of England
The central bank of the United Kingdom, founded in 1694 and one of the world's oldest central banks. It sets UK interest rates and, through the PRA, prudentially supervises banks.
- Legal name
- Bank of England
- Type
- Central
- Headquarters
- London
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Ownership
- Public institution
- Founded
- 1694
- Primary regulator
- UK Parliament (oversight)
- Licensing
- Chartered in 1694 and nationalised in 1946; it houses the Prudential Regulation Authority, which supervises UK banks and insurers.
- Website
- www.bankofengland.co.uk
Monetary policyPrudential regulation (PRA)Banknote issuanceFinancial stabilityPayment systems (RTGS)
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jurisdiction_regulatorsPRA
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Central peers
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