PRA launches consultation to enable insurers to accelerate UK investment

Framework looks to reduce barriers to enable insurers to benefit from investment opportunities

Martin Richmond
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PRA launches consultation to enable insurers to accelerate UK investment

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has launched a consultation outlining proposals to help insurers accelerate investment in the UK.

The regulator's consultation proposes the introduction of the Matching Adjustment Investment Accelerator (MAIA) framework, which would allow insurers to invest a controlled amount into new assets, ...

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