Braddick to take the helm at the UK’s banking watchdog
Why this matters
This regulatory update announces the appointment of a new Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of England, who will lead the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). This is a significant leadership change that will impact the prudential regulation and supervision of banks, insurers, and investment firms in the UK. The update also highlights the government's expectations for the PRA to support investment, lending, and innovation while maintaining high standards, which is relevant for firms across the banking, investment management, and wealth management sectors.
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What the BoE said
Katharine Braddick CB appointed as the next Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of England and Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority, succeeding Sam Woods when his term ends in June 2026.
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Context
Bank of England (BoE) — UK central bank overseeing monetary policy and financial stability. We track 247 updates from them.
Financial services regulation in the UK, primarily overseen by the FCA and PRA. Browse all United Kingdom updates.
This update is classified under Prudential / Capital Requirements, Consumer Protection / Conduct, Authorisation & Licensing and Banking & Credit.