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be certain until PRA agreement of our internal model, with the risk that the final outcome results in a lower capital surplus
than under Solvency I. There are also challenges in ensuring that regulatory interpretation of the new rules is proportionate
and cost effective for the insurance sector. In terms of consumer regulation, there remains a need for greater regulatory
certainty to providing consumer guidance and addressing the advice gap in a post Retail Distribution Review and an increasingly
digital world. We remain vigilant to the risk that future legislative and regulatory change may have unintended consequences for
the sectors in which we operate. We seek to actively participate with Government and regulatory bodies in the UK and Europe to
assist in the evaluation of change so as to develop outcomes that meet the needs of all stakeholders. Internally, we evaluate
the impact of all legislative and regulatory change as part of our formal risk identification and assessment processes, with
material matters being considered at the Group Risk Committee and the Group Board. We maintain a flexible distribution model to
respond to changing market trends.
The Group may not maximise opportunities from structural and other changes within the financial services sector, adversely impacting future earnings.Significant changes in the markets in which we operate may require the review and realignment of elements of our business strategy. A failure to be sufficiently responsive to potential change and understand the implication to our businesses, or the incorrect execution of change may impact the achievement of our strategic objectives. As a significant participant in the long-term savings and insurance markets, we are exposed to changes in consumer sentiment. We
are also exposed to increased costs of regulatory compliance through regulatory and l