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NewsReuters: Brexit won’t mean lower capital buffers for insurers, says Bank of England
A review of the UK’s insurance capital rules will not lead to any “radical departure” or a reduction in requirements, but it will take time to complete, Bank of England Deputy Governor Sam Woods said on Tuesday. Britain’s exit from the European Union has prompted the government to review ...
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Bank of England rules out big capital reduction for insurers after Brexit
The Bank of England told insurers on Wednesday not to expect any big reduction in capital requirements after Brexit, adding that more capital could be “part of the answer” to meeting a 1.7 billion pound bill for COVID-19 claims.
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Bank of England told to stop buying ‘high carbon’ bonds
A group of British members of parliament said on Monday that the Bank of England should stop buying bonds from businesses whose activities accelerate global warming.
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Police discover first cannabis farm in London financial district
The City of London Police said 826 cannabis plants were found in a building near the Bank of England.
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EU may ask too high a price for financial services trade, Bank of England warns
Bailey said between 5,000 and 7,000 financial services jobs had already left Britain for the EU - fewer than some forecasters had feared, though the process was not over.
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Bank of England warns insurers risk unexpected COVID losses
Insurers in Britain risk being optimistic in estimating losses from COVID-19 related claims and should stress test their underlying assumptions, the Bank of England said on Friday.
