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15 April 2026 - Appointment of Katharine Braddick as Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of England and Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority - Oral evidence

Committee Treasury Committee
Inquiry Appointment of Katharine Braddick as Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of England and Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Start times: 2:00pm (private) 2:15pm (public)


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Katharine Braddick appointment as PRA chief to be scrutinised

The Treasury Committee will hold a pre-commencement hearing with the newly-appointed Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of England and Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority, Katharine Braddick CB, next Wednesday afternoon. 

Meeting details

At 2:00pm: Private discussion
Work Appointment of Katharine Braddick as Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of England and Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority (Pre-appointment hearing)
At 2:15pm: Oral evidence
Work Appointment of Katharine Braddick as Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of England and Chief Executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority (Pre-appointment hearing)
Appointee, Deputy Governor for Prudential Regulation at the Bank of England and Chief Executive at Prudential Regulation Authority

Katharine Braddick’s appointment was announced by the Treasury in February. Ms Braddick will succeed Sam Woods in the role when his term is completed in June this year.

MPs will seek to determine whether Ms Braddick has the required appropriate professional competence and independence for the role.

A short report will be published following the session.

Location

The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

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