The PRA’s approach to identifying Global Systemically Important Institutions (G-SIIs) and setting G-SII buffers

Statement of policy
Published on 03 July 2025

This statement of policy sets out the Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA) approach to identifying Global Systemically Important Institutions (G-SIIs) – the UK equivalent term for Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs) – and set G-SII buffers.

In setting its approach, the PRA has followed the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) G-SIB framework.  

Current version

Published on 3 July 2025. Effective from 31 July 2025

 - Following PS8/25 – Updates to the UK policy framework for capital buffers