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UK PRA extends adjustments to Basel 3.1 market risk framework consultation

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The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has announced, as part of its Regulatory Digest for July, an extension to the consultation period for CP17/25 which sets out proposed adjustments to the market risk framework under...more

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UK PRA extends Phase 1 Pillar 2A review consultation and defers implementation of certain risk areas

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The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has announced an extension to the consultation period for CP12/25 which sets out Phase 1 of its Pillar 2A review. The consultation was originally published on 22 May. In response...more

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UK PRA consults on restatement of CRR definitions in Rulebook

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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...more

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UK FPC finalises O-SII buffer framework review

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The Bank of England (BoE) has published the Financial Policy Committee's (FPC) final response to the 2024 review of the Other Systemically Important Institutions (O-SII) buffer framework. This follows the March consultation,...more

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PRA policy statement confirming amendments to the large exposures framework

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The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a policy statement confirming amendments to the large exposures framework in respect of exposures arising from mortgage lending, exposures to the UK FSCS,...more

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Mansion House: UK government publishes draft Overseas Recognition Regimes Regulations and Guidance

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Alongside its Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy, the UK government has laid before Parliament, a draft of the Financial Services (Overseas Recognition Regime Designations) Regulations 2025 (the ORR...more

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Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Act implemented

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The Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Act 2025 (Commencement) Regulations 2025 have been made, which brings into force certain provisions of the Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Act 2025 from 16 July, in parallel with the...more

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Mansion House: Bank of England measures to maintain a fit for purpose resolution regime

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The Bank of England (BoE) has published a suite of publications in its capacity as the UK′s resolution authority, covering significant updates in relation to its approach to setting the minimum requirement for own funds and...more

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BCBS report on interconnections between banks and NBFIs

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The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has released a horizon-scanning report examining the interconnections between banks and non-bank financial intermediaries (NBFIs)...more

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PRA to review Loan to Income flow limit rule and offers interim modification by consent

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The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has announced it will be reviewing the Loan to Income (LTI) flow limit requirements, following the Financial Policy Committee's (FPC) recommendation, as stated in its July financial...more

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Bank of England's FPC publishes July financial stability report

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The Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has published its July financial stability report alongside the record of its 27 June meeting. After assessing the risks to the UK financial system, the FPC reports that...more

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UK PRA publishes policy statement on amendments to UK capital buffers framework

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The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published its final policy statement in relation to amendments being made to the UK framework on capital buffers. Together with the Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential...more

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UK PRA publishes annual fees for 2025/26

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The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has issued final policy statement PS10/25, setting out the annual fees for the 2025/26 financial year, following the consultation in April (CP8/25). The final policy introduces...more

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PRA consults on proposed reforms to credit union investment rules

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The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published consultation paper CP13/25 proposing amendments to the credit union investment rules to permit investments in credit union service organisations (CUSOs). The proposals...more

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The Capital Ratio Podcast | Entering the US Banking Market

When crafting an entry into the U.S. markets, U.K. and European financial institutions need to carefully plan an appropriate strategy. Sebastian Barling, host of “The Capital Ratio” is joined by financial institutions...more

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Executive directors “knowingly concerned” in bank’s breach of the UK listing rules

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The UK Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery) has upheld the Financial Conduct’s Authority’s (FCA) decision to take action against two former executives of a bank for being “knowingly concerned” in the bank’s breach of the listing...more

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The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Capital Buffers and Macro-Prudential Measures) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations...

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The draft UK Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential Measures) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 were laid before the UK parliament and have been published, alongside an...more

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Heating Up, June 2025 - The UK’s Banking Regulator Sets Out Its Expectations When Supervising Non-UK Branches

The UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority (“PRA”) has published its final rules and policies in relation to its approach to supervising branches and subsidiaries of international banks headquartered, or part of a group based,...more

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UK: The Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Act 2025

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The Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Act 2025 (Act) received Royal asset on 15 May 2025. Although deceptively short and dependant on the passing of further regulations in order to come into effect, it introduces significant...more

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Basel Committee on Banking Supervision discusses key initiatives

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The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) had met to discuss a range of initiatives, following the GHOS meeting which took place earlier this month. The discussions focused on: Recent market developments and the...more

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PRA Phase 1 of Pillar 2A review

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The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a consultation paper (CP12/25) setting out Phase 1 of its Pillar 2A review. This first phase review seeks to address the consequential impact of the near-final PRA...more

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PRA Announces Updates to Approach of Responsible Openness to International Banks

On 20 May 2025, the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published a policy statement (PS6/25) on business conducted within branches of international banks operating in the UK, as well as its booking model expectations...more

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Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Act 2025 published

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The UK Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Act 2025 has received royal assent and was published. The Act makes provision for recapitalisation costs in relation to the special resolution regime under the Banking Act 2009, in...more

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GHOS Meeting: Basel III implementation and climate-related financial risks

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The Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS), the oversight body of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BIS), met to discuss the implementation of Basel III and its work on climate-related...more

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PRA consults on withdrawal of SS20/15: Supervising building societies' treasury and lending activities

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The Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) has published a consultation paper (CP/11/25) proposing the deletion of supervisory statement (SS) 20/15, which outlines the supervision of building societies' treasury and lending...more

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