Implications of PRA’s Basel 3.1 proposals on all firms
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Implications of PRA’s Basel 3.1 proposals
We have taken an additional look at certain aspects of Basel 3.1 changes and their potential impact on firms.
As a part of the review, we have delved into each of these areas, exploring how these changes may influence firms’ capital requirements, and how the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) is diverging from the European Central Bank (ECB) and even the Basel standards.
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Understanding Basel 3.1
On 1 January 2026, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) is implementing the biggest changes to the capital regime for banks in over a decade. This reform package is commonly known as Basel 3.1.
UK vs EU Basel comparison
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