On 12 September 2024, the PRA published Consultation Paper 9/24: Streamlining the Pillar 2A capital framework and the capital communications process (CP9/24).

In CP9/24 the PRA sets out proposals to streamline the Pillar 2A capital framework and capital communications process. CP9/24 is relevant to all PRA-regulated banks, building societies, designated investment firms, and all PRA-approved or PRA-designated holding companies.

The proposals in CP9/24 include:

  • Retiring the ‘refined methodology’ to Pillar 2A (chapter 2).
  • Streamlining firm-specific capital communications and directions under section 192C Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (chapter 3).
  • Minor clarifications to the interest rate risk in the banking book and pension obligation risk Pillar 2A approaches (chapter 4).

Next steps

The deadline for comments on CP10/24 is 12 December 2024.