The Prudential Regulation Authority launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Pillar 2A capital framework. The Pillar 2A framework is effectively a layer of regulatory capital beyond standard requirements based on firm-specific quantitative requirements rather than regulatory discretion.

The PRA is proposing to revise the IRB benchmark, adjust the Pillar 2A approach for firms using the standardized approach for credit risk and include additional considerations for firms using both the standardized approach and IFRS as their accounting framework. The proposals are relevant to banks, building societies and PRA-designated investment firms. Responses to the consultation are due by May 31, 2017. The proposed implementation date for the updated Pillar 2A capital framework is January 1, 2018. The PRA will consider whether further changes are needed to the Pillar 2 framework as a result of the Basel Committee on Banking Standards and the European Commission's related proposals.

View the consultation paper.