Bank of England Releases UK FX Turnover Survey Results for Oct 2025
TLDR
- โBank of England released Oct 2025 UK FX turnover survey from 25 financial institutions.
- โFull results published Feb 4, 2026 with detailed volume and instrument breakdown data.
- โLondon FX turnover serves as key global benchmark for USD, EUR, GBP trading.
Why this matters
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London remains the world's largest FX trading hub; shifts in UK FX turnover directly affect GBP/INR, USD/INR and Asian currency pair liquidity and pricing. A change in participation or volumes could signal broader risk appetite shifts relevant to Asian emerging market currencies.
What to watch
- โข Full FXJSC October 2025 survey report on Bank of England website for spot, swap, and options volume breakdowns
- โข BIS Triennial FX Survey comparisons โ next release will benchmark London's global market share against April 2022 data
Ripple effects
- โข GBP โ directionally sensitive to any change in UK FX liquidity depth revealed in full survey data
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The Quick Take
- 25 financial institutions participated in the Oct 2025 UK FX semi-annual turnover survey (FXJSC)
- No specific turnover volume figures or price movements disclosed in the excerpt available
- Survey conducted under the Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee, a Bank of England oversight body
- Full results published Feb 4, 2026; detailed volume and instrument breakdown data likely within full report
- London FX turnover data is a key global benchmark, influencing USD, EUR, GBP and Asian currency market outlooks
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London remains the world's largest FX trading hub; shifts in UK FX turnover directly affect GBP/INR, USD/INR and Asian currency pair liquidity and pricing. A change in participation or volumes could signal broader risk appetite shifts relevant to Asian emerging market currencies.
๐ Ripple Effects
- โธGBP โ directionally sensitive to any change in UK FX liquidity depth revealed in full survey data
- โธAsian EM currencies (INR, CNH, JPY) โ London FX volumes affect cross-currency swap availability and pricing for Asia-facing institutions
- โธGlobal bank stocks โ participation by 25 institutions reflects FX desk activity levels, a revenue proxy for major UK and international banks
๐ญ What to Watch Next
PRO- โธFull FXJSC October 2025 survey report on Bank of England website for spot, swap, and options volume breakdowns
- โธBIS Triennial FX Survey comparisons โ next release will benchmark London's global market share against April 2022 data
- โธApril 2026 FXJSC semi-annual survey participation and volume trends to assess whether London FX activity is growing or contracting
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