The UK Parliament’s Treasury Committee has published a report on the appointment of Katharine Braddick CB as Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of England and Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), concluding she has the professional competence and personal independence required for the role. The Committee’s assessment follows a pre-commencement hearing held on 15 April. Braddick is due to succeed Sam Woods when his term ends in June 2026.
UK Parliament 2026-04-16
UK Parliament Treasury Committee endorses Katharine Braddick as Bank of England Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation and PRA Chief Executive
The UK Parliament’s Treasury Committee has endorsed the appointment of Katharine Braddick CB as Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of England and Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority, concluding she has the necessary professional competence and personal independence. The assessment follows a pre-commencement hearing held on 15 April, ahead of her planned succession to Sam Woods when his term ends in June 2026.