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Bank of England allots most money since 2020 at indexed long-term repo

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Posted on March 11, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England said it allotted 2.127 billion pounds ($2.75 billion) of six-month funds to banks at an indexed long-term repo operation on Tuesday, the most since April 2020

Bank of England Allocates Record Funds in Indexed Long-Term Repo

LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England said it allotted 2.127 billion pounds ($2.75 billion) of six-month funds to banks at an indexed long-term repo operation on Tuesday, the most since April 2020 during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ILTR facility offers cash for six months against a wider range of collateral than the BoE's much more heavily used Short-Term Repo, which provides seven-day funds.

($1 = 0.7736 pounds)

(Writing by William Schomberg; editing by David Milliken)

Key Takeaways

  • Bank of England allocated £2.127 billion in repo funds.
  • This is the largest allocation since April 2020.
  • The funds are provided for six months.
  • Repo operation offers a wider range of collateral.
  • The ILTR facility supports banks during market needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money did the Bank of England allot?
The Bank of England allotted 2.127 billion pounds ($2.75 billion) in six-month funds.
What is the indexed long-term repo operation?
The indexed long-term repo operation provides cash for six months against a wider range of collateral than the Short-Term Repo.
When was the last time the Bank of England allotted this amount?
This is the most money allotted since April 2020.

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