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Katharine Braddick Appointed to Lead UK Prudential Regulation Authority

institutional · 2026-03-19

Katharine Braddick CB has been selected as the incoming Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of England and will serve as Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority. She will assume these roles following the conclusion of Sam Woods's tenure in June 2026. This appointment positions her to oversee regulatory supervision for the UK's banking sector.

Key facts

  • Katharine Braddick CB appointed as Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at Bank of England
  • She will also become Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority
  • Her appointment takes effect after Sam Woods's term ends in June 2026

Entities

Institutions

  • Bank of England
  • Prudential Regulation Authority

Locations

  • United Kingdom

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