UK moves closer to launching first digitally native government bond
What was announced
The UK is a step closer to launching its first digitally native government bond, with roles allocated to the six banks supporting the landmark pilot.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- Six banks given specific roles to support the launch of DIGIT, the UK’s first digitally native government bond.
- Bank of England regulatory approval for a world-first link between HSBC and LSEG platforms will give investors more options to access DIGIT.
- Latest milestone towards the pilot issuance, expected by Q1 2027, as the government puts new digital financial infrastructure into practice.
Who and where
People
- Lucy Rigby (MP for Northampton North (Labour)) · more news
UK bodies of power
- HM Treasury (UK government department) · more news
- Bank of England (UK national body) · more news
Constituencies of the MPs named: Northampton North.
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Government efficiency, transparency and accountability.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-moves-closer-to-launching-first-digitally-native-government-bond
- Published 2026-11-02 14:38:18 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-11-02 14:45:10 UTC from GOV.UK
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