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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.

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.

SS 5/25: Approaches to managing climate related risks

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published its final Policy Statement PS25/25 and SS 5/25 on climate-related financial risks on 3 December 2025.

We have broken down the Supervisory Statement into a set of 41 expectations that non-systemic banks will need to proportionately consider.

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Small Domestic Deposit Takers (SDDT) PS15/23

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has introduced the Strong and Simple Framework for domestic banks and building societies that are non-systemic. The banks and building societies that meet the eligibility criteria are classified as Small Domestic Deposit Takers (SDDT) firms.

PRA’s Policy Statement PS15/23 (The Strong and Simple Framework: Scope Criteria, Liquidity and Disclosure Requirements) specifies the finalised SDDT criteria and prudential regulations for features (e.g., liquidity) not relating to capital requirements.