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Treatment of Construction Retentions outside of the United Kingdom
Global Perspectives on Retentions: International Practices and Reforms
Overseas
September 8, 2025

Global Perspectives on Retentions: International Practices and Reforms

A focus on other common law jurisdictions such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States.
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We support the Retention Protection Pledge

Waiving retentions for contracts under £100,000
Protecting retentions for contracts over £100,000
Committing to fair practices in respect of retentions and payment

As safe as houses.

We secure your retentions at the Bank of England

We don't lend, invest or leverage your retentions.  We simply hold all deposits in full and unencumbered at the Bank of England, always keeping them fully available on demand.

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    Retentions are safeguarded and protected from the trading activities of any underlying bank, meaning that even if the worst happens to a bank, or there is a run on its funds, or even if anything happens to us, your retentions are 100% secure.