BoE announces a simplification and reduction in the Discount Window Facility (DWF) pricing, as part of its previously announced review of the DWF.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 27 Mar 2026, 07:55 UTC

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This Market Notice confirms lower and fixed pricing for DWF drawings against each collateral set, which will be set at 15bps for Level A collateral, 25bps for Level B collateral and 50bps for Level C collateral.

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The BoE's move to simplify and reduce the Discount Window Facility (DWF) pricing indicates a more accommodative stance, potentially to ease liquidity pressures in the market. This decision could influence expectations around future rate paths and supportive measures, especially in a challenging economic environment, thereby impacting the GBP and fixed income markets.

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