FMIs and Firms comply with the same operational resilience and business continuity regulations. They all make detailed operational resilience self-assessments available to the Bank of England, PRA and FCA.

The purpose of this questionnaire is to understand the macro vulnerabilities that exist in relation to business continuity and operational resilience between FMIs and their clients.

This questionnaire aims to be the next step in the dialogue between FMIs and clients. The spirit is to be collaborative and non-judgemental.

The questionnaire template includes sample answers to guide your responses.

The concept of a Voluntary Sterling Settlement Postponement (VSSP) first arose during the 1987 Storm when many London staff were unable to travel to work and the high street banks agreed with the Bank of England (‘the Bank’) that it was not possible to run an orderly settlement day and closed.

This document sets out the closure of VSSP Phase 2 and CMORG approval of scope for Phase 3.

The DSL is designed to be a shared resource which contains a catalogue of categorised and individually described scenarios, constructed using a common design methodology.

The updated firm mapping Template helps organisations document how they engage across SRF response groups. It supports clarity, streamlined communication, and enhanced collaboration during disruption. Firms are encouraged to integrate this into their business continuity plans and keep it regularly updated.

A simplified overview which provides a quick reference for raising awareness amongst internal stakeholders including C-suite.

The foundational framework remains stable and continues to underpin coordinated sector-wide responses to systemic incidents by articulating the operating modality and levels of the SRF. It also includes a reference to collective sector contingencies that might form part of the sector’s response. Firms are encouraged to ensure their group’s participation records are accurate and aligned with the latest guidance.

A simplified overview which provides a quick reference for raising awareness amongst internal stakeholders including C suite.

This version of the SRF Summary includes contact information for SRF response groups.

A detailed version outlining all Sector Response Group structures, membership criteria, and engagement pathways. Also includes information for Government and Financial Authorities and FMI Crisis Committees, International Groups and Information Sharing Forums.

This Shared Responsibility Model provides baseline guidance for understanding Artificial Intelligence security responsibilities and how these are managed between client firms and AI service providers.