The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published consultation paper CP19/25, proposing the transfer of definitions from Articles 4, 4A, 4B and 5 of the UK Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) into the PRA Rulebook Glossary. This follows HM Treasury's (HMT) announcement to revoke remaining CRR provisions, aligning with the UK's FSMA model of regulation. The PRA intends to adopt a "lift and shift" approach, restating most definitions without substantive change. However, targeted amendments to improve clarity and reduce regulatory burden are also proposed. Key proposals include updates to definitions such as 'SME', 'large institution' and 'credit risk' terms, among others, introducing new definitions for terms currently implicitly defined in the CRR, as well as consequential amendments across the Rulebook and supervisory statements. The proposed changes are set out in the PRA Rulebook: Definitions and Interpretation (CRR) Instrument [2026] and the draft amendments to Supervisory Statement SS13/13 on Market Risk. The proposal in this consultation also considers the draft Credit Institutions and Investment Firms (Miscellaneous Definitions) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, published by HMT on 15 July and the PRA expects to consider any relevant subsequent legislative proposals and statutory instruments when finalising its approach. The deadline for comments on the consultation is 30 October, with proposed implementation aligned with the Basel 3.1 package, taking effect on 1 January 2027.
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