The UK rule set and institutional structure that shapes how buyers buy.

What it holds

• Regulators and their remits. FCA, PRA, Bank of England, Payment Systems Regulator and the ICO.
• Market bodies and standard setters that carry weight in evaluation.
• Procurement structures common in UK financial services, including framework and panel routes.

Sources. FCA and PRA handbooks · Bank of England policy statements

• UK sub-sector overlaysWhat differs in the UK, layered on top of the global fundamentals.
• Regulatory calendarDated obligations that create demand, used to time proactive plays.