The Bank of England’s governing body discussed IMF and World Bank concerns over threats to global financial stability in its April meeting.
The Bank of England’s Court of Directors met on 23 April 2026 to assess risks to global financial stability, following discussions at recent IMF and World Bank gatherings. Governor Andrew Bailey briefed members on emerging threats, though no specific policy actions were outlined in the minutes.
The meeting also covered routine updates, including approval of February’s minutes and an Audit and Risk Committee report on year-end financials and control testing. Diana Noble recused herself from one agenda item due to a conflict of interest, while no other conflicts were declared.
No immediate market reaction was noted, as the minutes focused on procedural and thematic discussions rather than monetary policy decisions.