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Basel 3.1 and SDDT: where non-systemic UK banks are on the implementation journey
Most firms have moved beyond impact assessment. The hard work now is documenting judgements, configuring reporting, running credible parallel calculations and securing board confidence before 1 January 2027.
Katalysys Boardroom Briefing on Basel 3.1 & Climate Risk : 15-Sept-2026
Katalysys is hosting a Boardroom Briefing for Board members, CFOs, CROs, and finance and risk professionals at the Guildhall on 15th of September 2026. Beyond a keynote speech to be delivered by Heena Samani, Head of Global Systemically Important Banks Division in the PRA, our experts will cover preparedness for Basel 3.1, and the rapidly changing picture of climate risks on how banks operate.
PS16/26: PRA Finalises Rule Changes to Accommodate HM Treasury's Overseas Prudential Requirements Regime (OPRR)
On 19 February 2026, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published Consultation Paper CP3/26, setting out proposed amendments to the PRA Rulebook to reflect the implementation of HM Treasury's (HMT) Overseas Prudential Requirements Regime (OPRR). Following consultation, the PRA published Policy Statement PS16/26 on 14 July 2026, confirming its final rules.
PS15/26 – Pillar 2A Review Phase 1: Final Policy
The PRA has published Policy Statement 15/26, concluding the first phase of a two-stage review of its Pillar 2A methodologies and supporting guidance. This article summarises the impact for firms.
Katalysys appointed to Lot T of PRA/FCA Consultancy and Skilled Person Framework
Katalysys is proud to announce its appointment to the PRA/FCA Consultancy and Skilled Person Framework for Lot T (Risk and Risk Management), following a rigorous tender process.
This appointment reflects the depth and breadth of the work we have delivered for firms across complex risk and risk management matters, demonstrates our subject matter expertise, and underscores our continued commitment to regulatory excellence.
Resolution and Recovery: What the PRA's March 2026 Reforms mean for UK Banks (PS9 to 11/26)
The PRA published three coordinated policy statements on 26 March 2026 (PS9/26, PS10/26, PS11/26), recalibrating the UK's resolution and recovery framework. For small and mid-tier banks, the changes bring tangible benefits, but the bar for preparedness is not falling. We summarise what's changing, what it means, and what firms should do now.
PS7/26 – Operational resilience: Operational incident and third-party reporting
The PRA's final rules on operational incident and third-party reporting (PS7/26) take effect in March 2027. We summarise the key requirements and what firms need to prepare.
CP5/26: Modernising the Liquidity Policy Framework
The PRA’s latest consultation (CP5/26) marks a notable evolution in the UK liquidity framework.
Rather than increasing quantitative requirements, focus is shifting toward liquidity usability and operational readiness, reflecting lessons from recent market events and the accelerating impact of digital banking on deposit behaviour.
UK Basel 3.1: Overview of the final rules
On 20 January 2026, the PRA published PS1/26, finalising Basel 3.1 rules and related policy materials. The package largely confirms the near-final policy, with minor clarifications. This article provides an overview of the final rules. This article provides an overview of the final UK Basel 3.1 rules.
UK Basel 3.1: Credit valuation adjustment and counterparty credit risk
This article outlines the key changes to the calculation of Credit valuation adjustment and counterparty credit risk, as part of the Basel 3.1 final rules (PS1/26).
UK Basel 3.1: Credit risk standardised approach – real estate exposures
This article highlights the key changes to real estate exposures under the standardised approach to credit risk, as set out in the final Basel 3.1 rules (PS1/26).
UK Basel 3.1: Operational risk - standardised approach
This article highlights the key changes to the calculation of own funds requirement for operational risk, as set out in the final Basel 3.1 rules (PS1/26).
UK Basel 3.1: Credit risk standardised approach – exposures to corporates
This article highlights the key changes to exposures to corporates under the standardised approach to credit risk, as set out in the final Basel 3.1 rules (PS1/26).
UK Basel 3.1: Credit risk standardised approach – retail exposures
This article highlights the key changes to the retail exposure class under the standardised approach to credit risk, as set out in the final Basel 3.1 rules (PS1/26).
UK Basel 3.1: Credit risk standardised approach – exposures to institutions
This article outlines the changes relating to exposures to institutions under the standardised approach of credit risk, as part of the Basel 3.1 final rules (PS1/26).
UK Basel 3.1: Market Risk
This article outlines the key changes to the calculation of market risk capital requirements as part of the Basel 3.1 final rules (PS1/26).
UK Basel 3.1: Credit risk standardised approach – exposures in default
This article highlights the key changes to exposures and default under the standardised approach to credit risk, as set out in the final Basel 3.1 rules (PS1/26).
UK Basel 3.1: Reporting changes
This article outlines the reporting changes, as set out in the final Basel 3.1 rules (PS1/26).
Simplified Capital Regime for Small Domestic Deposit Takers (SDDTs) - PS4/26
On 20 January 2026, the PRA published PS4/26, finalising SDDT rules and related policy materials. The package largely confirms the near-final policy, with minor clarifications. This article provides an overview of the final rules.
UK Basel 3.1: Credit risk standardised approach – off-balance sheet items
This article highlights the key changes to the treatment of off-balance sheet items under the standardised approach to credit risk, as set out in the final Basel 3.1 rules (PS1/26).