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This Overview is a guide to the Financial Services content on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with links to appropriate materials.

In response to coronavirus, UK and EU regulators (among other, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Bank of England (BoE) and the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs)) have taken steps to support regulated firms, their customers, financial stability and the functioning and integrity of financial markets. Regulatory, supervisory and prudential measures and guidance are evolving and have focused on key areas, including:

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    business contingency planning and operational risk management

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    financial support for businesses and households

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    financial services ‘key workers’ (whose children can remain in school)

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    global fiscal and health response

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    market disclosures

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    financial reporting

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    relaxed prudential requirements,

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