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Country briefings: news and analysis by country Scottish Financial Enterprise - Home - The representative body for Scotland's Financial Services Industry Index Mundi - Country Facts Prudential Regulation Authority | About the Prudential Regulation Authority The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) is a part of the Bank of England and responsible for the prudential regulation and supervision of banks, building societies, credit unions, insurers and major investment firms. It sets standards and supervises financial institutions at the level of the individual firm. The PRA has two statutory objectives: 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. It makes an important contribution to the Bank’s core purpose of protecting and enhancing the stability of the UK financial system. The PRA advances its objectives using two key tools. The PRA’s approach to regulation and supervision has three characteristics: The PRA approach to supervision does not seek to operate a “zero-failure” regime.