Succession planning | Prudential Regulation Authority Handbook & Rulebook
Prudential Regulation Authority Rulebook

Prudential Regulation Authority Rulebook

Guidance

SS5/16 – Corporate governance: Board responsibilities

Chapter

Succession planning

Printed on: 10/06/2025

Rulebook at: 09/04/2024


10

Succession planning

10.1

The PRA expects boards to pay close attention to the skills, experience and effectiveness of its members. Boards should ensure they have robust succession plans that recognise current and future business needs and requirements.

  • 10/12/2018

10.2

Boards should maintain succession plans that address the unexpected loss of key individuals, particularly those roles covered by the Senior Managers Regime including arrangements covering immediate and short term situations as well as longer term replacements.

  • 10/12/2018