Explanatory Notes

Banking Act 2009

2009 CHAPTER 1

12 February 2009

Commentary on Sections

Part 5: Inter-Bank Payment Systems

Introduction

Section 181: Overview

405.This section summarises the purpose of this Part. This Part establishes a new regulatory regime for the oversight of inter-bank payment systems, in particular, it confers on the Bank of England a formal role of oversight of recognised inter-bank payment systems.