OSB GROUP PLC
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19 December 2025
Update in relation to the Group’s MREL requirements
In its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025 published on 20 August 2025, OSB GROUP PLC (the “Group”) noted that it was seeking clarification from the Bank of England in respect of the recently announced changes to the minimum requirements for own funds and eligible liabilities (“MREL”) regime.
We are pleased to note that the Bank of England has notified the Group that its preferred resolution strategy for the Group effective from 1 January 2026, will be as a transfer firm.
From 1 January 2026, OSB Group’s MREL is equal to minimum capital requirements, defined as the sum of Pillar 1 and Pillar 2A capital requirements, as set by the PRA.
The Group will update the market on what this means for its capital and funding plans at its 2025 full year results, which will be announced on 5 March 2026.
Note
The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of the Group is Jason Elphick, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary. All enquiries should be directed to Investor Relations or Brunswick Group, contact details below.
Enquiries:
Jason Elphick
Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
t: 01634 835 796
Investor relations
Alexander Holcroft
Group Director of Investor Relations
t: 01634 838 973
Brunswick Group
Robin Wrench / Simone Selzer
t: 020 7404 5959
Notes to Editors
About OSB GROUP PLC
OneSavings Bank plc (OSB) began trading as a bank on 1 February 2011 and was admitted to the main market of the London Stock Exchange in June 2014 (OSB.L). OSB joined the FTSE 250 index in June 2015. On 4 October 2019, OSB acquired Charter Court Financial Services Group plc (CCFS) and its subsidiary businesses. On 30 November 2020, OSB GROUP PLC became the listed entity and holding company for the OSB Group. The Group provides specialist lending and retail savings and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority, part of the Bank of England, and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. The Group reports under two segments, OneSavings Bank and Charter Court Financial Services.
OneSavings Bank (OSB)
OSB primarily targets market sub-sectors that offer high growth potential and attractive risk-adjusted returns in which it can take a leading position and where it has established expertise, platforms and capabilities. These include private rented sector Buy-to-Let, commercial and semi-commercial mortgages, residential development finance, bespoke and specialist residential lending, secured funding lines and asset finance.
OSB originates mortgages organically via specialist brokers and independent financial advisers through its specialist brands including Kent Reliance for Intermediaries and InterBay Commercial. It is differentiated through its use of highly skilled, bespoke underwriting and efficient operating model.
OSB is predominantly funded by retail savings originated through the long-established Kent Reliance name, which includes online and postal channels as well as a network of branches in the South East of England. Diversification of funding is currently provided by securitisation programmes and the Bank of England’s Term Funding Scheme with additional incentives for SMEs.
Charter Court Financial Services Group (CCFS)
CCFS focuses on providing Buy-to-Let and specialist residential mortgages, mortgage servicing, administration and retail savings products. It operates through its brands: Precise Mortgages and Charter Savings Bank.
It is differentiated through risk management expertise and best-of-breed automated technology and systems, ensuring efficient processing, strong credit and collateral risk control and speed of product development and innovation. These factors have enabled strong balance sheet growth whilst maintaining high credit quality mortgage assets.
CCFS is predominantly funded by retail savings originated through its Charter Savings Bank brand. Diversification of funding is currently provided by securitisation programmes and the Bank of England’s Term Funding Scheme with additional incentives for SMEs.
