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Britain plans new Bank of England objective to support payments innovation
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The British government will add a new secondary objective to the Bank of England focused on supporting innovation in payment systems and digital currencies like stablecoins, while maintaining financial stability as the primary goal. The Bank will report annually to parliament on progress toward this innovation goal.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 6 sources have reported it between 26 Aug 2026 and 10 Sep 2026.
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You face a regulatory shift where the Bank of England is mandated to foster payments innovation alongside stability. Now is the time to engage regulators with your digital payment solutions before the Bank defines the innovation roadmap.
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6 sources · first reported 26 Aug 2026 · latest 10 Sep 2026
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