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''US banking''.
(PRA).


Permanent [[open market operations]].
The UK body responsible for the prudential regulation and supervision of banks, building societies, credit unions, insurers and major investment firms.  


Somewhat ironic or dis-approving term used to highlight the US [[Federal Open Market Committee]]'s use of [[open market operations]] to add to or reduce balances ('[[reserves]]') of eligible institutions with [[Federal Reserve Bank]]s on a longer-than-usual period - with the implication that it may be semi-permanent.


The PRA’s objectives are:


#To promote the safety and soundness of these firms; and
#Specifically for insurers, to contribute to the securing of an appropriate degree of protection for policyholders.


== See also ==


* [[Quantitative easing]]
The PRA's responsibilities in the UK were formerly undertaken by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
 
The former FSA's other responsibilities were substantially transferred to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
 
 
The PRA is part of the Bank of England.
 


[[Category:Accounting,_tax_and_regulation]]
== See also ==
[[Category:The_business_context]]
* [[Bank supervision]]
[[Category:Financial_products_and_markets]]
* [[Financial Services Authority]]
* [[Financial stability]]
* [[Financial Conduct Authority]]
* [[CFTC]]

Revision as of 14:49, 7 August 2016

(PRA).

The UK body responsible for the prudential regulation and supervision of banks, building societies, credit unions, insurers and major investment firms.


The PRA’s objectives are:

  1. To promote the safety and soundness of these firms; and
  2. Specifically for insurers, to contribute to the securing of an appropriate degree of protection for policyholders.


The PRA's responsibilities in the UK were formerly undertaken by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

The former FSA's other responsibilities were substantially transferred to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).


The PRA is part of the Bank of England.


See also