Regulatory Alerts2025-05-15
Consultation Paper - A Green Investment Discount for Life Insurer Capital Requirements (October 2020)
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has issued a consultation paper proposing a capital discount for life insurers that allocate funds to qualifying green investments. The framework outlines specific environmental criteria, quantifies the proposed capital relief, and assesses the potential impact on financial stability and market incentives. The regulator seeks stakeholder feedback on the discount's design, implementation timeline, and monitoring mechanisms before finalizing the policy.
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