CBI policy work helps shape the environment for UK businesses.

Supported by specialist in-house teams, CBI members set policy and influence decision makers in the UK and internationally to achieve a positive climate for business.

Business issues

Markets regulation

Ensuring robust financial markets that meet the needs of business

What we do

The CBI lobbies EU and UK institutions to ensure that financial markets are liquid, transparent and offer diverse products through a well-functioning regulatory framework.



CBI publications

Response on OTC derivatives (November 2011)

Regulation of over-the-counter derivatives may place a heavy burden on businesses if they are caught unnecessarily by the proposed rules. Read the response

UK Industry Briefing: Credit Agreements Relating to Residential Property (October 2011)

The CBI is working with other industry bodies to help ensure the European Credit Agreements Relating to Residential Property Directive does not place disproportionate restrictions on the UK mortgage market. Read the brief

Response to proposals on financial services taxation (April 2011)

The CBI opposes the introduction of any European financial services tax. Read the response

CBI sets out business concerns on European Market Infrastructure Regulation (March 2011)

Market Infrastructure Regulation could place a significant burden on corporate end-users, says the CBI. Read the brief

CBI responds to review of MIFID (February 2011)

It is essential that market reforms enable business to access diverse products and liquid financial markets through a well-functioning and flexible regulatory framework, says the CBI. Read the submission

CBI submits views on credit rating agencies (January 2011)

Ensuring investors have confidence in credit ratings is important for business to maintain a diverse range of financing options. Read the submission




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