Much ado about PuFins: How the UK’s public financial institutions can unlock billions for investment
Resolution Foundation
Tracking UK government ownership, shareholdings and funding relationships in financial institutions.
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Established UK relationships in this directory
Government-owned institutions and financing bodies
UK shareholdings and membership contributions
PIDG: UK backing alongside other public partners
Number of institutions by lead UK department or body.
6 lead departments and bodies. Profiles explain ownership, sponsorship and representation separately.
Put up to four institutions side by side to examine the UK’s stake, financial commitments and accountability.
Latest recorded UK-related updates
Selected reading from 33 catalogued publications
Resolution Foundation
National Audit Office
Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI)

Created by Wasim Tahir, a development finance specialist and former Director at British International Investment.
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