| Data to be reported: | |
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| Who has to report: |
All firms required to submit statistical returns |
| Data uses: |
Multiple including:
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| Frequency: |
Monthly or quarterly depending on reporter
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| Coverage | Go to reporting criteria to find detailed calculations used to determine eligibility |
Firms need to report figures as at the last calendar day of the reporting period.
Go to reporting criteria to download deadlines for all returns for all available years.
| Reporting period | Reporters impacted | Deadline (5pm UK time) |
Concessionary deadline (5pm UK time) |
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*If concessionary deadlines are applicable to your firm submission this will have been communicated directly by the Bank of England. If you have not received any such communication please adhere to the standard deadlines.
Deadlines for 2025 will be released in October 2024.
For help with BT instructions: dsd_ms@bankofengland.co.uk
For help with BEEDS: beedsqueries@bankofengland.co.uk
We aim to reply to emails within 2 working days.
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This return captures reporting institutions’ balance sheets. It includes breakdowns by:
It also captures:
In every return firms also need to include the following information:
You can find detailed instructions in the documents below.
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Document |
Notes for BT reporters | Last updated |
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| Form BT presentation (PPSX) | Includes a high level overview of BT with tips for common reporting issues | 4 May 2018 |
| BoE statistics data point model (DPM) 1.3.0 (ZIP) |
A folder containing two documents for defining all statistical reporting: annotated templates and a data dictionary The Table of Contents worksheet in the annotated templates shows reporting templates relating to form BT |
24 Oct 2022 |
| BT definitions (PDF) |
Includes details of what’s in scope and definitions of BT-specific terms | 24 Apr 2024 |
| BoE statistics validations 1.3.0 (XLSX) |
Business validations for cross-checking data points within form BT and the suite of other statistical returns View column O for a clearly worded description |
24 Oct 2022 |
| Form SPV worked examples (PDF) | Includes detailed instructions on reporting special purpose vehicles | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Document | Notes for all reporters | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Classification of accounts guide (PDF) |
Includes detailed guidance on how to classify counterparties plus country lists | 24 Apr 2024 |
| General notes and definitions (PDF) | Includes an introduction to preparing returns and definitions of common terms | 24 Apr 2024 |
These documents were used as part of a previous reporting method (XML) and are no longer applicable to XBRL reporting. They are still available to help firms as we transition to the new ways of working.