# Capital Issuance - February 2026

> Capital Issuance - February 2026. A business report — sourced from Bank of England Statistics.

*Section: Business — By Marcus Vale (Editor-in-Chief & Business & Markets Editor) — Published July 12, 2026 — 1 min read*

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The Bank of England has published its monthly statistics on capital issuance by UK banks and building societies for February 2026, providing a detailed picture of how financial institutions are funding themselves and meeting their regulatory capital requirements.

The data show that UK banks and building societies issued approximately £4 billion of capital instruments during the month, consistent with the average monthly issuance over the past year. The majority of issuance was in the form of senior unsecured debt, with smaller amounts of subordinated debt and equity.

The statistics are an important input into the Bank's assessment of the resilience of the banking system. Capital is the buffer that banks hold against losses, and the ability of banks to raise capital from private markets is an indicator of market confidence in the banking system. The Bank monitors capital issuance for signs that banks are struggling to raise the capital they need, which could indicate emerging stress.

The data for February 2026 do not show any signs of stress. Capital issuance has been broadly stable for several quarters, and the cost of capital — as measured by the spreads on bank debt — has been consistent with a healthy banking system. The Bank said it would continue to monitor the data as part of its regular assessment of financial stability.

## Sources

- [Bank of England Statistics](https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/statistics/capital-issuance/2026/february-2026)

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