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COBS 16A.1 Application

01/10/2018R

This chapter applies to a firm in relation to:

  1. (1)

    its MiFID, equivalent third country or optional exemption business; and

  2. (2)

    carrying on insurance distribution activities relating to an insurance-based investment product.

Application to activities in relation to insurance-based investment products

23/10/2025R

The only rules in this chapter which apply to a firm when carrying on insurance distribution activities in relation to an insurance-based investment product are:

(1) those which implemented the IDD; and

(2) those which are derived from the IDD Regulation.

23/10/2025G

For the purposes of COBS 16A.1.4R, if a rule implemented a requirement of the IDD or is derived from the IDD Regulation, a note (“Note:”) to that effect follows the relevant rule.