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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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PRA Announces Reform to the UK Insurance Special Purpose Vehicles Regulatory Framework

- What is new: The PRA has published a policy statement finalising reforms to the UK insurance special purpose vehicles regulatory framework, including changes to funding, grace periods, authorisation and contract...more

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UK PRA publishes discussion paper on proposed reforms to IRB approach for residential mortgages

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The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published discussion paper DP1/25 inviting views on potential reforms to the internal ratings based (IRB) approach to credit risk for residential mortgage exposures. The PRA...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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Mansion House: PRA consults on adjustments to its Basel 3.1 market risk framework

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HM Treasury (HMT) and the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have published updates with proposed changes to the expected implementation of Basel 3.1. The changes relate to delaying the implementation of the new...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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PRA thematic findings from the 2024 Cyber Stress Test

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The Bank of England and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have released a letter to PRA-regulated firms and relevant financial market infrastructure (FMIs) outlining the thematic findings from the 2024 Cyber Stress...more

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UK’s Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy: Welcome news for insurers

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The UK government’s Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy published on 15 July 2025, identifies insurance/reinsurance as one of the sectors with ‘priority growth opportunities’ and as such the Strategy sets...more

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UK’s Proposed New Captive Insurer Regime: Key Developments and Next Steps

What is new: The UK government has proposed a new regulatory framework for captive insurance companies, aiming to simplify regulations and enhance competitiveness in the financial services sector. Why it matters: The...more

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The PRA's Letter to Chief Risk Officers on Solvency-triggered Termination Rights

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The Prudential Regulation Authority ("PRA") has issued a letter, dated 4 July 2025, to Chief Risk Officers of life insurers active in the bulk purchase annuity ("BPA") market. The letter focusses on the use of so-called...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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The Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential Measures Regulations 2025

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The Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential Measures Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/653) have been laid before the UK parliament and published, together with an explanatory memorandum. The regulations restate relevant provisions of...more

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UK: FCA consults on a prudential regime for cryptoasset firms

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As part its ongoing programme of consulting on elements of the new regulatory regime for cryptoassets, the FCA has published Consultation Paper CP25/15: “A prudential regime for cryptoasset firms”, and is inviting feedback...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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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 Consultation: Matching Adjustment Investment Accelerator (MAIA)

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INTRODUCTION - The recent “Solvency UK” reforms to Solvency II represent the UK’s tailored approach to insurance prudential regulation post-Brexit, aiming to enhance flexibility and competitiveness in the insurance...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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FCA findings from smaller asset managers and alternatives business model review

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published findings of its review of smaller asset managers and alternatives business models, together with a press release. The review formed part of the FCA's alternatives...more

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Key elements of the 2025 CCP Stress Test

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The Bank of England (BoE) has published key elements to its 2025 Stress Test of UK Central Counterparties (CCPs), along with a spreadsheet containing the relevant market stress scenarios. This exercise, the fourth of its...more

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The PRA’s Views on the BPA Market and the Matching Adjustment Investment Accelerator

In a recent speech, Gareth Truran, the executive director of insurance supervision at the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), set out observations on growth in bulk purchase annuity (BPA) deals. The number of BPA deals...more

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