Chapter 6 Flashcards
what does PRA stand for
prudential regulation authority
what is the main objective of the PRA
promote the safety and soundness of PRA regulated persons
secondary objectives of PRA
ensuring PRA authorised ppl act properly
minimising any adverse effect from a PRA person
facilitating competition
conditions to be PRA approved
head office in UK
capable of being supervised
properly staffed
business to be conducted in a prudent manner
3 operational objectives for FCA
consumer protection
integrity
competition
what is the FCA’s approach
businesses should run on the ethos of treating customers fairly
what are the types of firms defined by FCA
fixed or flexible portfolio
what is a fixed portfolio
these need highest level of supervision and are a small %
what is a flexed portfolio
less risky, proactive supervision
two main types of regulation
byelaws and requirements