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DEPP 2 Annex 1 Warning notices and decision notices under the Act and certain other enactments

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Note: Third party rights and access to FCA material apply to the powers listed in this Annex where indicated by an asterisk * (see DEPP 2.4 )

Section of the Act Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
55X(1)(a) and(b)when the FCA is proposing to grant an application for a Part 4A permission with a limitation or a requirement which was not applied for, or with a narrower description of regulated activity than that applied forSUP 6 Executive procedures 
55X(1)(c) and (d)when the FCA is proposing to grant an application to vary a firm's Part 4A permission but, other than as part of the application, to restrict the Part 4A permission (either by imposing a limitation or requirement which was not applied for or by specifying a narrower description of regulated activity than that applied for) Executive procedures 
55X(1)(e)when the FCA is proposing to exercise its power under section 55L(1) in connection with an application to the PRA for a Part 4A permission or the variation of a Part 4A permission  Executive procedures 
55X(1)(f)when the FCA is proposing to grant an application for approver permission but subject to terms which were not sought in the applicationSUP 6A Executive procedures 
55X(1)(g)when the FCA is proposing to grant an application to vary the terms of a firm’s approver permission but making different changes to those sought in the application Executive procedures 
55X(2)when the FCA is proposing to refuse an application for a Part 4A permission  Executive procedures 
55X(2)when the FCA is proposing to refuse an application to vary a firm's Part 4A permission SUP 6 Executive procedures 
55X(2)when the FCA is proposing to refuse an application to cancel a firm's Part 4A permission SUP 6 Executive procedures 
55X(2)when the FCA is proposing to refuse an application for the variation of a requirement imposed under section 55L or for the imposition of a new requirement  Executive procedures 
55X(2)when the FCA is proposing to refuse an application for approver permission SUP 6A Executive procedures 
55X(2)when the FCA is proposing to refuse an application for the variation or cancellation of a firm’s approver permission  Executive procedures 

55X(4)(a)

55X(4)(b)

when the FCA is deciding to grant an application for a Part 4A permission with a limitation or a requirement which was not applied for, or with a narrower description of regulated activity than that applied for Executive procedures 

55X(4)(c)

55X(4)(d)

when the FCA is deciding to grant an application to vary a firm's Part 4A permission but, other than as part of the application, to restrict the Part 4A permission (either by imposing a limitation or requirement which was not applied for or by specifying a narrower description of regulated activity than that applied for)

SUP 6 

 

Executive procedures 
55X(4)(e)when the FCA is deciding to exercise its power under section 55L(1) in connection with an application to the PRA for a Part 4A permission or the variation of a Part 4A permission  Executive procedures 
55X(4)(ea)when the FCA is deciding to grant an application for approver permission but subject to terms which were not sought in the applicationSUP 6A Executive procedures 
55X(4)(eb)when the FCA is deciding to grant an application to vary the terms of a firm’s approver permission but making different changes to those sought in the application Executive procedures 
55X(4)(f)when the FCA is deciding to refuse an application for a Part 4A permission  

Executive procedures 

See DEPP 2.5.5 G 

55X(4)(f)when the FCA is deciding to refuse an application to vary a firm 's Part 4A permission 

SUP 6 

 

Executive procedures 
55X(4)(f)when the FCA is deciding to refuse an application to cancel a firm's Part 4A permission 

SUP 6 

 

Executive procedures 

See DEPP 2.5.5 G 

55X(4)(f)When the FCA is deciding to refuse an application for the variation of a requirement imposed under section 55L or for the imposition of a new requirement  Executive procedures 
55X(4)(f)when the FCA is deciding to refuse an application for approver permission SUP 6A Executive procedures 
55X(4)(f)when the FCA is deciding to refuse an application for the variation or cancellation of a firm’s approver permission  Executive procedures 

55Z(1)

55Z(2)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to cancel a firm 's Part 4A permission or approver permission otherwise than at the firm’s request * Executive procedures 
57(1)/(3)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to make a prohibition order against an individual* RDC 
58(3)/(4)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse an application for the variation or revocation of a prohibition order  RDC 
62(2)when the FCA is proposing to refuse an application for approval of a person performing a controlled function or to grant the application subject to conditions or for a limited period (or both)SUP 10A and SUP 10C Executive procedures 
62(3)when the FCA is deciding to refuse an application for approval of a person performing a controlled function or to grant the application subject to conditions or for a limited period (or both)SUP 10A and SUP 10C 

Executive procedures 

See DEPP 2.5.5 G 

63(3)/(4)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to withdraw approval from an approved person * Executive procedures 
63B(1)/(3)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a penalty on a person under section 63A* RDC 
63ZA(4)(b) and 62(2)when the FCA is proposing to refuse an application for variation of an approval granted to an SMF manager , subject to conditionsSUP 10C Executive procedures 
63ZA(8) and 62(3)when the FCA is deciding to refuse an application for variation of an approval granted to an SMF manager , subject to conditionsSUP 10C 

Executive procedures 

See DEPP 2.5.5G 

67(1)/(4)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to take action against an individual by exercising the disciplinary powers conferred by section 66* RDC 
76(4)/(5)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse an application for listing of securities UKLR 3 and UKLR 20 Executive procedures 
78(10)/(11)(a)when the FCA has suspended, on its own initiative, the listing of securities and is proposing or deciding to refuse an application by an issuer for cancellation of the suspension

UKLR 21 

 

Executive procedures 

 

78A(4)/(5)When the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse an application by the issuer of the securities for the discontinuance or suspension of the listing of the securities UKLR 21 Executive procedures 
78A(7)/(8)(a)When the FCA has suspended the listing of securities on the application of the issuer of the securities and is proposing or deciding to refuse an application by the issuer for the cancellation of the suspensionUKLR 21 Executive procedures 
87JBwhen the FCA proposes or decides that for a period the restriction in section 87JB(1) is to apply in relation to a person RDC
87M(2)/(3)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement censuring an issuer of transferable securities , a person offering transferable securities to the public or a person requesting the admission of transferable securities to trading on a regulated market  RDC 

88(4)(a)

88(6)(a)

88(8)(a)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse a person's application for approval as a sponsor UKLR 24 Executive procedures 

88(4)(a)

88(6)(a)

88(8)(b)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse a sponsor's application for the suspension of an approval as a sponsor  Executive procedures 

88(4)(a)

88(6)(a)

88(8)(c)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse a sponsor's application for the withdrawal of the suspension of an approval as a sponsor  Executive procedures 

88(4)(a)

88(6)(a)

88(8)(d)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse a sponsor's application for the withdrawal or variation of a limitation, or other restriction on the services to which a sponsor's approval relates 

Executive procedures 

See DEPP 2.5.11B G 

88(4)(aa)

88(6)(aa)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose limitations or restrictions on the services to which a sponsor's approval relates 

Executive procedures 

See DEPP 2.5.11A G 

88(4)(b)

88(6)(b)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to cancel a sponsor's approval as a sponsor otherwise than at the sponsor's request* Executive procedures 

88B(1)

88B(5)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to take action against a sponsor by exercising the disciplinary powers conferred by section 88A* RDC 
89K(2)/(3)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement that an issuer of securities admitted to trading on a regulated market is failing or has failed to comply with an applicable transparency obligation RDC 

89P(5)(a)

89P(7)(a)

89P(9)(a)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse a person's application for approval as a primary information provider  Executive procedures 

89P(5)(a)

89P(7)(a)89P(9)(b)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse a primary information provider's application for the suspension of an approval as a primary information provider  Executive procedures 

89P(5)(a)

89P(7)(a)

89P(9)(c)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse a primary information provider's application for the withdrawal of the suspension of an approval as a primary information provider  Executive procedures 

89P(5)(a)

89P(7)(a)

89P(9)(d)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse a primary information provider's application for the withdrawal or variation of a limitation or other restriction on the dissemination of regulated information to which a primary information provider's approval relates 

Executive procedures 

See DEPP 2.5.11D G 

89P(5)(b)

89P(7)(b)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose limitations or other restrictions on the dissemination of regulated information to which a primary information provider's approval relates. 

Executive procedures 

See DEPP 2.5.11A G 

89P(5)(c)

89P(7)(c)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to cancel a person's approval as a primary information provider otherwise than at the primary information provider's request Executive procedures 

89R(1)

89R(5)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to take action against a primary information provider by exercising the disciplinary powers conferred by section 89Q RDC 
92(1)/(4)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to take action against any person under section 91 for breach of Part 6 rules* RDC 
126(1)/ 127(1)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a penalty or public censure under section 123 of the Act , a disciplinary prohibition under section 123A of the Act , or a suspension or restriction under section 123B of the Act * RDC 
131H(1)/ (4)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to take action against a person under section 131G* RDC 
142T(1)/ (4)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to take action against a person under section 142S* RDC 

S143T(1)

S143T(3)

When the FCA is proposing or deciding to make a Part 9C prohibition order under S143S(2) of the Act RDC or executive procedures 

S143U(2) (b)

S143U(2) (c)

When the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse an application for the variation or revocation of a prohibition order under S143U RDC or executive procedures 

 

S143W(1)

S143W(5)

When the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a penalty on a person under section 143V (2) of the Act  RDC or executive procedures 

 

S143X(1)

S143X(5)

When the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement on a person under section 143P 143W((3) of the Act  RDC or executive procedures 
189(4)/(7)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to object to a change in control following receipt of a section 178 notice 

SUP 11 

 

Executive procedures 
189(4)/(7)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to approve a change in control with conditions, following receipt of a section 178 notice 

SUP 11 

 

Executive procedures 
187(1)/(3) and 188(1)191A(4)/(6)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to object to a person who has acquired or increased control without giving a section 178 notice 

SUP 11 

 

Executive procedures 
191A(4)/(6)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to object to a person's control on the basis of the matters in section 186SUP 11 Executive procedures 
191A(4)/(6)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to object to a person's control on the grounds that he is in breach of a condition imposed under section 187SUP 11 Executive procedures 

192L(1)

192L(4)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to take action against a qualifying parent undertaking by exercising the disciplinary powers conferred by section 192K* RDC 
200(4)/(5)[deleted]  
207(1)/ 208(1)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement (under section 205(1)) or impose a financial penalty (under section 206(1)) or suspend a permission or impose a restriction in relation to the carrying on of a regulated activity (under section 206A). This applies in respect of an authorised person , or an unauthorised person to whom section 404C applies.* RDC 
207(1A)/ 208(1A)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement (under section 205(2)) or impose a financial penalty (under section 206(1A)) or prohibit or restrict the carrying on of a relevant designated activity (under section 206B).* RDC 
245(1)/(2)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse an application for an authorisation order declaring a unit trust scheme to be an AUT or an AUT to be a money market fund

COLL 2 

 

Executive procedures 

See DEPP 2.5.15 G 

249

345B(1)/(4)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to take action against an auditor by exercising the disciplinary powers conferred by section 249* RDC 
252(1)/(4)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse approval of a proposal to replace the trustee or manager of an AUT COLL 2 Executive procedures 
252A(4)(b)/(6)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse approval of a proposal by the manager of a feeder UCITS to make an alteration to the trust deed to enable the feeder UCITS to convert into a UCITS scheme which is not a feeder UCITS COLL 11 Executive procedures 
255(1)/(2)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to make an order under section 254 revoking the authorisation order of an AUT *None, but see ENFG App 1.3 .Executive procedures 
256(4)/(5)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse a request for the revocation of the authorisation order of an AUT  Executive procedures 
260(1)/(2)when the FCA , on an application to revoke or vary a direction under section 257, proposes or decides to refuse to revoke or vary the direction or proposes or decides to vary the direction otherwise than in accordance with the application Executive procedures 
261G(1)/(2)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse an application for an authorisation order declaring a scheme to be an ACS or an ACS to be a money market fundCOLL 2 

Executive procedures 

See DEPP 2.5.15 G 

261R(1)/(4)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse approval of a proposal to replace the depositary or authorised contractual scheme manager of an ACS COLL 2 Executive procedures 
261S(4)(b)/ (6)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse approval of a proposal by the authorised contractual scheme manager of an ACS which is a feeder UCITS to make an alteration to the contractual scheme deed to enable the feeder UCITS to convert into a UCITS scheme which is not a feeder UCITS COLL 11 Executive procedures 
261V(1)/(2)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to make an order under section 261U revoking the authorisation order of an ACS *None, but see ENFG App 1.3 .Executive procedures 
261W(4)/(5)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse a request for the revocation of the authorisation order of an ACS  Executive procedures 
261Z2(1)/(2)when the FCA , on an application to revoke or vary a direction under section 261X, proposes or decides to refuse to revoke or vary the direction or proposes or decides to vary the direction otherwise than in accordance with the application Executive procedures 
264(2)/ 265(4)[deleted]  
269(1)/(2)[deleted]  
271H(2)/(3)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse an application for recognition of a collective investment scheme under section 271ACOLL 9 Executive procedures 
271N(2)/(3)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to revoke an order made under section 271A in relation to an OFR recognised scheme COLL 9 Executive procedures 
271O(4)/(5)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse a request for the revocation of an order under section 271A in relation to an OFR recognised scheme COLL 9 Executive procedures 
271R(3)/(4)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement censuring the operator of an OFR recognised scheme COLL 9 Executive procedures 
276(1)/(2)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse an application for an order declaring a collective investment scheme to be a recognised scheme under section 272COLL 9 Executive procedures 
280(1)/(2)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to revoke a section 272 order in respect of a recognised scheme * Executive procedures 
282Bwhen the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement censuring the operator of a scheme recognised under section 272 of the Act .COLL 9 Executive procedures 
301G(3)(b)/(5)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to object to a proposed acquisition of a UK RIE following receipt of a section 301A notice.REC 4.2C Executive procedures 
301I(3)/(4)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to object to a person who has acquired or increased control in a UK RIE without giving a section 301 noticeREC 4.2C Executive procedures 
301I(3)/(4)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to object to a person's control in a UK RIE on the basis of the approval requirement in section 301F(4)REC 4.2C Executive procedures 

312G(1)

312H(1)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to take action against a recognised investment exchange by exercising the disciplinary powers conferred by sections 312E and 312F* RDC 
312Qwhen the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a notice of public censure under section 312Q of the Act DEPP 6A.1.1G(5) Executive procedures 
312R(2)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a notice of disciplinary measures under section 312R(2)(a) to (e) of the Act 

DEPP 6A.1.1G(5) 

DEPP 6A.1.2G(6) 

DEPP 6A.2.6G 

Executive procedures 
313B(9)[deleted]  
313B(10)/(11)[deleted]  
313BB(5)/ 313BC(5)when, upon the application of an institution, the FCA is proposing or deciding not to revoke a requirement imposed on an institution under section 313A or is proposing or deciding that a requirement imposed on a class of institutions under section 313A will continue to apply to the applicantREC 4.2D Executive procedures 
313BD(5)/ 313BE(4)when, upon the application of an issuer , the FCA is proposing or deciding not to revoke a requirement imposed on an institution or a class of institutions under section 313A or to revoke a requirement imposed on a class of institutions under section 313A in relation to the class apart from one or more specified members of it, or one or more specified members of the class onlyREC 4.2D Executive procedures 
331(1)/(3)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to make an order disapplying the exemption from the general prohibition under section 327* Executive procedures 
331(7)/(8)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse an application for the variation or revocation of an order made under section 329* Executive procedures 

345B(1)

345B(4)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to disqualify an auditor or actuary from being the auditor of, or acting as an actuary for, any authorised person or class of authorised person or from being the auditor of any AUT , ACS or ICVC * RDC 

345B(1)

345B(4)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to disqualify an auditor from being the auditor of any recognised investment exchange or any class of recognised investment exchange * RDC 

345B(1)

345B(4)

when the FCA is proposing or deciding to take action against an auditor or actuary by exercising the disciplinary powers conferred by sections 345(2)(c) or (d)* RDC 
385(1)/ 386(1)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to exercise the power under section 384(5) to require a person to pay restitution* RDC 
404A(8)(a)In connection with a consumer redress scheme , when the FCA is proposing to make a determination of whether a failure by a relevant firm has caused (or may cause) loss or damage to a consumer , or what the redress should be in respect of the failureCONRED Executive procedures 
404A(8)(a)In connection with a consumer redress scheme , when the FCA is deciding to make a determination of whether a failure by a relevant firm has caused (or may cause) loss or damage to a consumer , or what the redress should be in respect of the failureCONRED Executive procedures 
412B(2)/(3)when the FCA is proposing/deciding to refuse to approve a relevant system as defined in section 412A(9) of the Act  Executive procedures 
412B(4)/(5)when the FCA is proposing/deciding to suspend or withdraw its approval in relation to a relevant system as defined in section 412A(9) of the Act * Executive procedures 
412B(8)/(9)when the FCA is proposing/deciding to refuse an application to cancel the suspension of approval in relation to a relevant system as defined in section 412A(9) of the Act * Executive procedures 
Paragraph 15A(4) of Schedule 3[deleted]  
Paragraph 15A(5) of Schedule 3[deleted]  
Paragraph 15B(2)(a) of Schedule 3[deleted]  
Paragraph 19(8)/ (12) of Schedule 3[deleted]  
Paragraph 5(6) of Schedule 6Awhen the FCA is proposing to refuse to annul a decision to exercise its additional own-initiative variation power * Executive procedures 
Paragraph 5(7) of Schedule 6Awhen the FCA is deciding to refuse to annul a decision to exercise its additional own-initiative variation power * Executive procedures 

 

Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Sections 15 and 16where the FCA gives at least two months’ notice of the proposed cancellation or suspension of the registration of a registered society  Executive procedures 
Sections 15 and 16where the FCA is proposing to cancel or suspend the registration of a registered society relying on section 15 (1)(c)(ii) Executive procedures 
Section 65where the FCA is proposing to petition for the winding up of a registered society  Executive procedures 
Section 75where the FCA is proposing to prosecute a registered society  Executive procedures 
Credit Unions (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Articles 60 and 61where the FCA gives at least two months’ notice of the proposed cancellation or suspension of the registration of a Northern Ireland credit union  Executive procedures 
Articles 60(1) and 61(1)where the FCA is proposing to cancel or suspend the registration of a Northern Ireland credit union relying on section 60(1)(c)(ii) Executive procedures 
Article 63where the FCA is proposing to petition for the winding up of a Northern Ireland credit union  Executive procedures 
Article 76where the FCA is proposing to prosecute a Northern Ireland credit union  Executive procedures 
    
Section of the Friendly Societies Act 1992 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
58A(1)(a)/(3)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to give a direction under section 54 or section 55 requiring a friendly society to take or refrain from taking steps where certain activities have become disproportionate to those of the friendly society group or, as the case may be, the society, or varying such a direction other than at the request of the society*See DEPP 2.5.18G (3) Executive procedures 
58A(1)(b)/(3)(b)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to give a direction under section 90 providing for a transfer of the engagements of a friendly society * Executive procedures 
85(4A)when the FCA , on an amalgamation between friendly societies each of which has a Part 4A permission , notifies the successor society of the terms of its Part 4A permission  

Executive procedures 

See DEPP 2.5.12 G 

OEIC Regulations reference Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulation 16(1)/(2)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse an application for an authorisation order in respect of a proposed ICVC or an ICVC to be a money market fund

COLL 2 

 

Executive procedures 

See DEPP 2.5.15 G 

Regulation 22(1)/(2)/(4)/(5)when the FCA is proposing to refuse approval of (or, having given a warning notice , deciding to refuse) a proposal to replace the depositary or director of an ICVC , or any other proposal or decision falling within regulation 21COLL 2 Executive procedures 
Regulation 22A(5)(b)/(8)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse approval of a proposal by an ICVC which is a feeder UCITS to make an alteration to its instrument of incorporation to enable it to convert into a UCITS scheme which is not a feeder UCITS COLL 11 Executive procedures 
Regulation 24(1)/(2)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to revoke an authorisation order relating to an ICVC under regulation 23(1)* Executive procedures 
Regulation 28(1)/(2)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse an application to revoke or vary a direction in accordance with a request under regulation 25(7) or to vary the direction in accordance with the application Executive procedures 
Paragraph 20 of Schedule 5when the FCA is proposing or deciding to use the disqualification powers under section 249(1)* RDC 
Regulated Activities Order Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Article 95(2)/(3)when the FCA is proposing or deciding not to include, or to remove, an appointed representative from the Register *SUP 12.4.10 G Executive procedures 
Article 95(7)/(8)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse an application to revoke a determination not to include, or to remove, an appointed representative from the Register *SUP 12.4.10 G Executive procedures 
Payment Services Regulations Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulations 9(7), 15 and 19when the FCA is proposing to refuse an application for authorisation as an authorised payment institution , or for registration as a small payment institution , or for registration as an account information service provider , or to impose a requirement, or to refuse an application to vary an authorisation or existing registration Executive procedures 
Regulations 9(8)(a), 15 and 19when the FCA is deciding to refuse an application for authorisation as an authorised payment institution , or for registration of a small payment institution , or for registration as an account information service provider , or to impose a requirement, or to refuse an application to vary an authorisation or existing registration Executive procedures 
Regulations 10(2), 10(3)(a), 15 and 19when the FCA is proposing or deciding to either cancel an authorised payment institution's authorisation, or to cancel a small payment institution or account information service provider’s registration, otherwise than at that institution's own request* Executive procedures 
Regulations 28(1) and 26[deleted]  
Regulations 28(2)(a) and 26[deleted]  
Regulations 28(1), 28(2)(a) and 26[deleted]  
Regulation 34(8)when the FCA is proposing to refuse an application for registration as an agent  Executive procedures 
Regulation 34(9)(a)when the FCA is deciding to refuse an application for registration as an agent  Executive procedures 
Regulations 35(2) and 35(3)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to remove an agent from the Financial Services Register otherwise than at the request of a payment institution * Executive procedures 
Regulations 112(1) and 112(3)when the FCA is proposing, or deciding, to impose a financial penalty* RDC 
Regulations 112(1) and 112(3)when the FCA is proposing, or deciding, to publish a statement that a payment service provider has contravened the Payment Services Regulations * RDC 
Regulations 115(1) and 115(3)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to exercise its powers to require restitution* RDC 
    
    
    
    
Schedule 6 paragraph 1when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement that a relevant person has been knowingly concerned with a contravention of the Payment Services Regulations (Note 2) RDC 
Schedule 6 paragraph 1when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a financial penalty against a relevant person (Note 3) RDC 

Notes:

(2) The Payment Services Regulations do not require third party rights and access to FCA material when the FCA exercises this power. However, the FCA generally intends to allow for third party rights and access to material when exercising this power.

(3) The Payment Services Regulations do not require third party rights and access to FCA material when the FCA exercises this power. However, the FCA generally intends to allow for third party rights and access to material when exercising this power.

The Money Laundering Regulations 2007 The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulations 25(6), 25(9) and 25 (10)(b)when the FCA is exercising its power to give a direction Executive procedures 
Regulation 59(3)(b)when the FCA is proposing to refuse an application for registration Executive procedures 
Regulation 59(4)(b)when the FCA is deciding to refuse an application for registration Executive procedures 
Regulations 60(8) and 60(9)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to suspend or cancel the registration of a person registered under the Money Laundering Regulations  Executive procedures 
Regulations 81(2) and 81 (6)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a civil penalty under regulations 76, 77 or 78* RDC 
 
Regulated Covered Bonds Regulations 2008 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulation 13(4)/(5)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse an application under regulation 8RCB 6 Executive procedures 
Regulation 20(5)/(6)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding not to approve a material changeRCB 6 Executive procedures 
Regulation 25(5)/(6)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding not to approve a change of ownershipRCB 6 Executive procedures 
Regulation 32(1)(a)/ (2)(a)before the FCA gives a direction under regulation 30 or when it decides to make the directionRCB 6 Executive procedures 
Regulation 32(1)(b)/(2)(b)before the FCA removes an issuer from the register of issuers under regulation 31 or when it decides to remove the issuer from the register of issuers *RCB 6 Executive procedures 
Regulation 35(1)/(3)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a penalty on a person under regulation 34*RCB 6 RDC 
Cross-Border Payments in Euro Regulations 2010 [deleted]    
    
    
    
    
    
[deleted]
Electronic Money Regulations Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulations 9(6) and 15where the FCA is proposing to refuse an application for authorisation as an authorised electronic money institution , or for registration as a small electronic money institution , or impose a requirement, or refuse to vary an authorisation or registration Executive procedures 
Regulations 9(7)(a) and 15when the FCA is deciding to refuse an application for authorisation as an authorised electronic money institution , or for registration as a small electronic money institution , or impose a requirement or refuse to vary an authorisation or registration Executive procedures 
Regulations 10(4), 10(5)(a)and 15when the FCA is proposing or deciding to either cancel an authorised electronic money institution's authorisation, or to cancel a small electronic money institution's registration otherwise than at that institution's own request * Executive procedures 
Regulations 11(6), 11(9), 11(10)(b) and 15when the FCA is exercising its powers to vary an electronic money institution's authorisation or vary a small electronic money institution's registration on its own initiative Executive procedures 
Regulation 29(2)[deleted]  
Regulation 29(3)(a)[deleted]  
Regulation 29(2) and Regulation 29(3)(a)[deleted]  
Regulation 34(9)when the FCA is proposing to refuse an application for registration as an agent  Executive procedures 
Regulation 34(10)(a)when the FCA is deciding to refuse an application for registration as an agent  Executive procedures 
Regulations 35(2) and 35(3)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to remove an agent from the Financial Services Register otherwise than at the request of the electronic money institution * Executive procedures 
Regulations 53(1) and 53(3)when the FCA is proposing, or deciding, to publish a statement that an electronic money issuer has contravened the Electronic Money Regulations * RDC 
Regulations 53 (1) and 53 (3)when the FCA is proposing or deciding, to impose a financial penalty * RDC 
Regulations 53(1) and 53(3)When the FCA is proposing or deciding to suspend the authorisation of an authorised electronic money institution or registration of a small electronic money institution , or to limit or otherwise restrict the carrying on of electronic money issuance or payment services business by an electronic money institution * RDC 
Regulations 56(1) and 56(3)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to exercise its powers to require restitution * RDC 
    
    
    
    
Schedule 3, paragraph 1when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement that a relevant person has been knowingly concerned with a contravention of the Electronic Money Regulations (Note 2) RDC 
Schedule 3, paragraph 1when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a financial penalty against a relevant person (Note 2) RDC 

Notes:

 

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(2) The Electronic Money Regulations do not require third party rights and access to FCA material when the FCA exercises this power. However, the FCA generally intends to allow for third party rights and access to material when exercising this power.

Recognised Auction Platforms Regulations 2011 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulation 5Awhere the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement censuring a RAP , or to impose a financial penalty on a RAP REC 2A.4 RDC 
Alternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations 2013 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulation 13(1)where the FCA proposes to refuse an application for entry on the register of small registered UK AIFMs  Executive procedures 
Regulation 13(2)(a), article 14b of the RVECA regulation and article 15b of the SEF regulation where the FCA decides to refuse an application for entry on the register of small registered UK AIFMs  Executive procedures 
Regulation 18(1)where the FCA proposes to revoke the registration of a small registered UK AIFM including, where applicable, its registration as a SEF manager or RVECA manager  Executive procedures 
Regulation 18(2)(a)where the FCA decides to revoke the registration of a small registered UK AIFM including where applicable its registration as a SEF manager or RVECA manager  Executive procedures 
    
    
    
    
Regulation 23E(1)where the FCA proposes to refuse an application for registration as a qualifying social entrepreneurship fund or a qualifying venture capital fund  Executive procedures 
Regulation 23E(2)(a)where the FCA decides to refuse an application for registration as a qualifying social entrepreneurship fund or a qualifying venture capital fund  Executive procedures 
Regulation 23F(1)where the FCA proposes to revoke the registration of a qualifying social entrepreneurship fund or a qualifying venture capital fund  Executive procedures 
Regulation 23F(2)(a)where the FCA decides to revoke the registration of a qualifying social entrepreneurship fund or a qualifying venture capital fund  Executive procedures 
Regulation 23H(1)where the FCA proposes to refuse an application for authorisation as a money market fund Executive procedures 
Regulation 23H(2)(a)where the FCA decides to refuse an application for authorisation as a money market fund Executive procedures 
Regulation 23I(1)where the FCA proposes to revoke the authorisation of a money market fund Executive procedures 
Regulation 23I(2)(a)where the FCA decides to revoke the authorisation of a money market fund Executive procedures 
Regulation 25(2)where the FCA proposes to disqualify an external valuer  RDC 
Regulation 25(3)(a)where the FCA decides to disqualify an external valuer  RDC 
Regulation 27(2)where the FCA proposes to revoke approval given to a full-scope UK AIFM for the delegation of functions of portfolio or risk management Executive procedures 
Regulation 27(3)(a)where the FCA decides to revoke approval given to a full-scope UK AIFM for the delegation of functions of portfolio management or risk management Executive procedures 
Regulation 56where the FCA is proposing to revoke a full-scope UK AIFM's approval to market an AIF under regulation 54 Executive procedures 
Regulation 56where the FCA is deciding to revoke a full-scope UK AIFM's approval to market an AIF under regulation 54 Executive procedures 
Regulation 62(2)where the FCA proposes to revoke an AIFM's entitlement to market an AIF  Executive procedures 
Regulation 62(3)where the FCA decides to revoke the entitlement of an AIFM to market an AIF  Executive procedures 
Regulation 71(1)(e )where the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement that an unauthorised AIFM has contravened the regulations or SEF regulation or RVECA regulation  RDC 
Regulation 71(1)(f)where the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a financial penalty on an unauthorised AIFM that has contravened the regulations or SEF regulation or RVECA regulation  RDC 
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Referral Fees) Regulations 2013 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulation 24(1) and 24(6)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to exercise its powers to require restitution* RDC 
Regulation 25(1) and 26(1)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement (under regulations 14 or 15) or impose a financial penalty (under regulation 16) or impose a restriction on permission (under regulation 17) or suspend or restrict an approval (under regulation 18)* RDC 
The Financial Services Act 2012 (Consumer Credit) Order 2013 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Article 3(3)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to take action against an approved person for being knowingly concerned in a contravention of a CCA Requirement by an authorised person , by exercising the disciplinary powers conferred by section 66* RDC 
Article 3(7)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement (under section 205) or impose a financial penalty (under section 206) or suspend a permission or impose a restriction in relation to the carrying on of a regulated activity (under section 206A) for the contravention of a CCA Requirement . This applies in respect of an authorised person , or an unauthorised person to whom section 404C applies* RDC 
Article 3(10)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to exercise the power under section 384(5) to require a person to pay restitution in relation to the contravention of a CCA Requirement * RDC 
The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Sections 6 and 8where the FCA gives at least two months ’ notice of the proposed cancellation or suspension of the registration of a registered society  Executive procedures 
Sections 6 to 8where the FCA is proposing to cancel or suspend the registration of a registered society relying on condition C, D or E in section 5 Executive procedures 
Section 123where the FCA is proposing to petition for the winding up of a registered society  Executive procedures 
Section 132where the FCA is proposing to prosecute a registered society  Executive procedures 
The Immigration Act 2014 (Bank Accounts ) Regulations 2014 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulation 24 and 25where the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement (under regulations 15 or 16) or impose a financial penalty (under regulation 17) or impose a restriction on permission (under regulation 18) or suspend or restrict an approval (under regulation 19)* RDC 
The Mortgage Credit Directive Order 2015 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Article 11(1)when the FCA is proposing to refuse an application for entry on the register or variation of an existing entry on the register Executive procedures 
Article 11(2)when the FCA is deciding to refuse an application for entry on the register or variation of an existing entry on the register Executive procedures 
Articles 14(1), 14(2), 16(3) and 16(4)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to revoke or suspend the registration of a registered CBTL firm other than at the firm’s request or with the firm’s consent* Executive procedures 
Article 23(4)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement (under section 205 of the Act ) or impose a financial penalty (under section 206 of the Act )* RDC 
The Small and Medium Sized Business (Credit Information) Regulations 2015 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulations 39 and 40when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement (under regulation 28), or impose a financial penalty (under regulation 29), or impose a limitation or restriction (under regulation 30), or exercise the power to require restitution (under regulation 32(2) RDC 
Markets in Financial Instruments Regulations 2017 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Paragraphs 12(1)(a) and 13(1)(a) of Schedule 1when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement RDC 
Paragraphs 12(1)(b) and 13(1)(b) of Schedule 1when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a penalty RDC 
Paragraph 21(1) and 21(7) of Schedule 1when the FCA is proposing or deciding to require restitution RDC 
Data Reporting Services Regulations 2024 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulations 7(4)(a) and 9(8)(a)when the FCA is proposing to impose a restriction on the applicant for verification or authorisation as a data reporting services provider  Executive procedures 
Regulations 7(5)(b) and 9(9)(b)when the FCA grants verification or authorisation subject to the imposition of restrictions on the applicant for verification or authorisation as a data reporting services provider  Executive procedures 
Regulations 7(4)(b) and 9(8)(b)when the FCA is proposing to refuse an application for verification or authorisation as a data reporting services provider  Executive procedures 
Regulations 7(5)(c) and 9(9)(c)when the FCA refuses an application for verification or authorisation as a data reporting services provider  Executive procedures 
Regulations 7(7), 10(4)(a) and 10(5)(b)(i)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to cancel a verification or the authorisation of a data reporting services provider otherwise than at its request Executive procedures 
Regulations 7(7) and 10(4)(b)when the FCA is proposing to refuse a request to cancel a verification or authorisation of a data reporting services provider  Executive procedures 
Regulations 7(7) and 10(5)(b)(ii)when the FCA is deciding to refuse a request to cancel a verification authorisation of a data reporting services provider  Executive procedures 
Regulations 7(7) and 11(3)when the FCA is proposing to refuse a request to vary a verification or the authorisation of a data reporting services provider  Executive procedures 
Regulations 7(7) and 11(4)when the FCA is deciding to refuse a request to vary a verification or the authorisation of a data reporting services provider  Executive procedures 
Regulations 19(5) and (6)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement by exercising the power conferred by section 312E RDC 
Regulations 19(5) and (6)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a financial penalty by exercising the power conferred by section 312F RDC 
Regulation 22(1) and 22(7)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to require restitution RDC 
 
The Payment Accounts Regulations 2015 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulation 34 and Regulation 35(4)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement or impose a financial penalty* RDC 
The Small and Medium Sized Business (Finance Platforms) Regulations 2015 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulations 36 and 37when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement (under regulation 25), or impose a financial penalty (under regulation 26), or impose a limitation or restriction (under regulation 27), or exercise the power to require restitution (under regulation 29(2)). RDC 
The Risk Transformation Regulations 2017 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulation 22when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse an application to register a protected cell company Not applicableExecutive procedures 
Regulation 28when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse approval of a proposed amendment to a protected cell company’'s instrument of incorporationNot applicableExecutive procedures 

Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products Regulations 2017

Applicable for decisions made under the Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investments Products Regulations 2017 (SI 2017/1127) relating to things done or omitted before the main commencement date of the Composite Consumer Investments Regulations

Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulations 10(1) and 10(4)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to take action against a person under regulation 6* RDC 
Paragraph 5(7) of Schedule 1when the FCA is proposing or deciding to exercise the power under section 384(5) of the Act to require a person to pay restitution* RDC 
Consumer Composite Investments (Designated Activities) Regulations 2024 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Paragraph 3 of Schedule 1when the FCA is proposing or deciding to exercise the power under section 384 of the Act to require a person to pay restitution* RDC 
UK Benchmarks Regulations 2018 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulation 6(5)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse an application for the imposition of a requirement under regulation 6 or for the variation or cancellation of a requirement imposed under regulation 6 Executive Procedures 
Regulations 12(1)(a) and 13(1)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement under regulation 10 RDC 
Regulations 12(1)(b) and 13(1)(b)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a financial penalty under regulation 11 RDC 
Regulations 22(1), 22(2) and 22(7)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to require restitution under regulation 22 RDC 

UK Securitisation Regulations 

Applicable for decisions made under the Securitisation Regulations 2018 (SI 2018/1288) relating to things done or omitted before the main commencement day of the Securitisation Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/102) 

Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
    
Regulation 19(1)(b) and 20(1)(b)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement under regulation 7 RDC 
Regulation 19(1)(c) and 20(1)(c)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a financial penalty under regulation 8 RDC 
    
    
    
Paragraph 1 of Schedule 1when the FCA is proposing or deciding to take action against an individual by exercising the disciplinary powers conferred by section 66*, as applied by paragraph 1 of schedule 1 RDC 
Paragraph 4 of Schedule 1when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement (under section 205), impose a financial penalty (under section 206), or suspend a permission or impose a restriction in relation to the carrying on of a regulated activity (under section 206A) as applied by paragraph 4 of schedule 1 RDC 
Paragraph 6 of Schedule 1when the FCA is proposing or deciding to require restitution RDC 
 
Securitisation Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/102) Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulation 43(1)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse under regulation 27 an application made under regulation 26 Executive procedures 
Regulation 43(1)(b)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to withdraw the registration of a third-party verification service under regulation 31 Executive procedures 
Regulation 43(1)(c)where the FCA is proposing or deciding to refuse an application to withdraw a person’s registration to provide a third-party verification service under regulation 32 Executive procedures 
Regulation 43(1)(d)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a temporary prohibition relating to management functions under regulation 37 RDC 
Regulation 43(1)(e)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement in respect of a person under regulation 41 RDC 
Regulation 43(1)(f)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a financial penalty under regulation 42 RDC 
Paragraph 3 of Schedule 1when the FCA is proposing or deciding to take action against an individual by exercising the disciplinary powers conferred by section 66A(ac) of the Act as amended by paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 RDC 
Paragraph 11 of Schedule 1when the FCA is proposing or deciding to require restitution RDC 
Proxy Advisors (Shareholders’ Rights) Regulations Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulation 11when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement under regulation 11 RDC or executive procedures 
Regulation 12when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a financial penalty under regulation 12 RDC 
Regulation 25when the FCA is proposing or deciding to require restitution under regulation 25 RDC 
Regulation 32when the FCA is proposing or deciding to remove a proxy advisor from the public list. Executive procedures 
OPBAS Regulations Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulation 16when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement censuring a self-regulatory organisation  RDC 
Regulation 17when the FCA is proposing to make a recommendation to the Treasury that a self-regulatory organisation is removed from Schedule 1 to the Money Laundering Regulations  Executive procedures 
Regulation 17when the FCA is deciding to recommend to the Treasury that a self-regulatory organisation is removed from Schedule 1 to the Money Laundering Regulations  Executive procedures 
CRA (EU Exit) Regulations Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulation 11(1)(a) and 12(1)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a penalty under regulation 7 RDC 
Regulation 11(1)(b) and 12(1)(b)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement under regulation 10 RDC 
Regulations 65(b) and 66(b)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a financial penalty under regulation 68 RDC 
Trade Repositories (EU Exit) Regulations Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulations 65(a) and 66(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement under regulation 67 RDC 
Regulations 65(b) and 66(b)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a financial penalty under regulation 68 RDC 
SFTR (EU Exit) Regulations Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Regulations 26(1)(a) and 27(1)(a)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement under regulation 28 RDC 
Regulations 26(1)(b) and 27(1)(b)when the FCA is proposing or deciding to impose a financial penalty under regulation 29 RDC 
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Digital Securities Sandbox) Regulations 2023 Description Handbook reference Decision maker 
Section 207(1) and 208(1) of the Act as applied by Part 3 of the Schedule to the Regulationswhen the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement or impose a financial penalty in respect of a sandbox entrant or a person participating under regulation 3(4) (under section 205 or 206 of the Act as applied by Part 3 of the Schedule to the Regulations)* RDC 
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System Sandbox) Regulations 2025DescriptionHandbook referenceDecision maker
Section 207(1) and 208(1) of the Act as applied by Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations  when the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement or impose a financial penalty in respect of an authorised person or a person participating under regulation 5(1) (under section 205 or 206 of the Act as applied by Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations)*The Pisces sourcebookRDC
The Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations 2024DescriptionHandbook referenceDecision maker
Regulation 29(3) and (4) when the FCA proposes or decides that for a period the restrictions in regulation 29(1) are to apply in relation to a person RDC
Regulation 41(1) and (4)when the FCA proposes or decides to take action against a person under regulation 39 or 40 RDC