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Section 285A

[F1SCHEDULE 17AU.K. Further provision in relation to exercise of Part 18 functions [F2, or other FMI functions,] by Bank of England

This schedule has no associated Explanatory Notes

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 17A inserted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), ss. 29(2), 122(3), Sch. 7 (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(b)(c), Sch. Pts. 2, 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F2Words in Sch. 17A heading inserted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(5), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

Part 1U.K.Co-operation between appropriate regulators

Memorandum of understanding between appropriate regulators and PRAU.K.

1(1)The appropriate regulators must prepare and maintain a memorandum describing how they intend to work together in exercising their functions in relation to persons who are recognised bodies.U.K.

(2)The memorandum must in particular make provision about—

(a)the need for each party when exercising a function in relation to any person (“A”) who is a recognised body, or any member of A's group, to have regard to the exercise (or possible exercise) of any function by the other party in relation to A or any member of A's group;

(b)the role of each party in cases where they are both exercising functions in relation to the same persons;

(c)the obtaining and disclosure of information;

(d)the co-ordination by the parties of the exercise of their powers to appoint competent persons under Part 11 (information gathering and investigations) to conduct investigations on their behalf.

(3)In this paragraph any reference to a function is to any function whether conferred by or under any provision of this Part of this Act or any other provision of this Act or otherwise.

2(1)The [F3FCA] and the PRA must prepare and maintain a memorandum describing how they intend to work together in exercising their functions in relation to persons who are recognised bodies and who—U.K.

(a)are PRA-authorised persons; or

(b)are members of a group of which a member is a PRA-authorised person.

(2)The memorandum must in particular make provision about—

(a)the need for each party when exercising a function in relation to any person (“A”) who is a recognised body, or any member of A's group, to have regard to the exercise (or possible exercise) of any function by the other party in relation to A or any member of A's group;

(b)the role of each party in cases where they are both exercising functions in relation to the same persons;

(c)the obtaining and disclosure of information;

(d)the co-ordination by the parties of the exercise of their powers to appoint competent persons under Part 11 (information gathering and investigations) to conduct investigations on their behalf.

(3)In this paragraph any reference to a function is to any function whether conferred by or under any provision of this Part of this Act or any other provision of this Act or otherwise.

Textual Amendments

3U.K.The parties to a memorandum under paragraph 1 or 2 must review the memorandum at least once in each calendar year.

4U.K.The parties to a memorandum under paragraph 1 or 2 must give the Treasury a copy of the memorandum and any revised memorandum.

5U.K.The Treasury must lay before Parliament a copy of any document received by them under paragraph 4.

6U.K.The parties to a memorandum under paragraph 1 or 2 must ensure that the memorandum as currently in force is published in the way appearing to them to be best calculated to bring it to the attention of the public.

[F46A(1)If the Bank makes a Part 18 prohibition order relating to an individual, the Bank must—U.K.

(a)provide the FCA with information falling within section 347(2)(f) in relation to the order, and

(b)where the FCA has notified the Bank that it considers it appropriate to include in the record maintained under section 347 information of a certain description, disclose to the FCA such information of that description relating to the order or the individual as the Bank has in its possession.

(2)The duty to provide information under sub-paragraph (1)

(a)does not apply to information which the Bank reasonably believes is in the possession of the FCA;

(b)does not require or authorise the disclosure of information whose disclosure is prohibited by or under section 348;

(c)is without prejudice to any other power of the Bank to disclose information.]

Textual Amendments

Notification by FCA of action in relation to recognised clearing housesU.K.

7U.K.The FCA must notify the Bank of England of any direction given by it under section 128 to a recognised clearing house [F5or a recognised CSD] (market abuse: suspension of investigations).

Textual Amendments

8U.K.The FCA must notify the Bank of England of any requirement imposed by it under section 313A on a recognised clearing house (power to require suspension or removal of financial instruments from trading).

Part 2U.K.Application of provisions of this Act in relation to Bank of England

IntroductionU.K.

9(1)The provisions of this Act mentioned in this Part of this Schedule are to apply in relation to the Bank of England in accordance with the provision made by this Part of this Schedule.U.K.

(2)In any case where sub-paragraph (1) applies—

(a)any reference in this Act to the FCA or the PRA which is contained in, or relates to, any of those provisions (however expressed) is to be read as a reference to the Bank; and

(b)this Act has effect with any other necessary modifications.

[F6Public consultationsU.K.

Textual Amendments

F6Sch. 17A para. 9A and cross-heading inserted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(6), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

9A(1)Section 1RB (requirements in connection with public consultations) applies in relation to the Bank but as if, in subsection (4), after “proposals” there were inserted “in connection with the carrying on by the Bank of its FMI functions.U.K.

(2)For this purpose, paragraph 9(2)(a) does not apply so far as relating to the following references in section 1RB—

(a)in subsection (2), the reference after “statutory panels of” to the FCA and the PRA;

(b)in subsection (5)(a), the reference to the FCA;

(c)in subsection (5)(b), the reference to the PRA.]

[F7RequirementsU.K.

Textual Amendments

F7Sch. 17A para. 9B and cross-heading inserted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m.) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 10, 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(b)

9B(1)The powers conferred by section 55L(3) (FCA own-initiative power to impose requirements on authorised persons) are exercisable by the Bank to impose requirements on a relevant FMI entity.U.K.

(2)In this paragraph “relevant FMI entity” means—

(a)a recognised central counterparty,

(b)a recognised CSD, or

(c)a systemic third country CCP as defined by section 300G(7).

(3)The power under sub-paragraph (1) is exercisable only if it appears to the Bank that either (or both) of the following conditions is met.

(4)The first condition is that it is desirable to exercise the power in order to advance the Financial Stability Objective.

(5)The second condition is that the relevant FMI entity—

(a)has failed, or is likely to fail, to satisfy the recognition requirements, or

(b)has failed to comply with any other obligation imposed on it by or under this Act.

(6)The power conferred by sub-paragraph (1) may not be exercised so as to restrict or prohibit discretionary payments to employees or shareholders of a recognised central counterparty (and for this purpose “discretionary payment” has the meaning given by paragraph 13(11) of Schedule 11 to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 and “employee” has the meaning given by paragraph 154 of that Schedule).

(7)The powers conferred by section 55L(5) (FCA power to impose requirements on application of authorised persons with Part 4A permission) are exercisable by the Bank to impose requirements on a relevant FMI entity on the application of that entity.

(8)A power conferred by this paragraph is exercisable whether or not there is a relationship between the entity in relation to which it is exercised and the persons whose interests will be protected by its exercise.

(9)The following provisions apply in relation to requirements imposed by the Bank under this paragraph as they apply in relation to requirements imposed by the FCA under section 55L, with the modifications in sub-paragraph (10)—

(a)section 55L(6) (power to refuse application to impose etc requirements);

(b)section 55N (further provision in relation to requirements);

(c)section 55P (prohibitions and restrictions);

(d)section 55Q (exercise of power in support of overseas regulator);

(e)section 55R(1) (persons connected with applicant);

(f)section 55U(3) to (8) (applications for requirement to be imposed etc);

(g)section 55V(1) to (6) (determination of applications);

(h)section 55X(2) and (4)(f) (warning and decision notices on refusal of applications);

(i)section 55Y (exercise of own-initiative power: procedure);

(j)section 55Z3(1) and (2) (right to refer matters to the Tribunal).

(10)The modifications are—

(a)any reference to the FCA is to be read as a reference to the Bank;

(b)any references to own-initiative powers are to be read as references to the power conferred by sub-paragraph (1);

(c)any references to an authorised person are to be read as references to relevant FMI entities;

(d)in section 55L(6), the reference to the FCA’s operational objectives is to be read as a reference to the Bank’s Financial Stability Objective;

(e)section 55N has effect as if the reference to regulated activities in subsection (2) were a reference to activities in respect of which a recognition order is in force.]

RulesU.K.

10(1)The following provisions of Part 9A of this Act are to apply in relation to rules made by the Bank under any provision made by or under this Act—U.K.

(a)section 137T (general supplementary powers);

(b)sections 138A and 138B (modification or waiver of rules), but with the omission of [F8subsection (4)(b) of section 138A and subsection (4) of section 138B;] [F8subsection (5) of section 138A, subsection (4) of section 138B, and, apart from in relation to rules made under section 300F, subsection (4)(b) of section 138A;]

[F9(ba)section 138BA (disapplication or modification of rules in individual cases);]

(c)section 138C (evidential provisions);

(d)section 138D (actions for damages), but with the omission of [F10subsection (2)] [F10subsections (2) and (3), and any references to those subsections];

(e)section 138E (limits on effect of contravening rules);

[F11(ea)section 138EA (matters to consider when making rules);]

(f)section 138F (notification of rules) [F12but with the omission of subsections (1A) and (2)];

(g)section 138G (rule-making instruments);

(h)section 138H (verification of rules);

(i)section 138J (consultation), but with the omission of subsections (1)(a), (2)(c) and (5)(b); [F13and]

[F14(ia)section 138JA(2), (3) (4), (10) and (11) (duties in relation to PRA Cost Benefit Analysis Panel);

(ib)section 138JB (statement of policy in relation to cost benefit analyses);]

(j)section 138L (consultation: general exemptions), but with the omission of [F15subsection (1)];

[F16(k)section 141A (power to make consequential amendments of references to rules);

(l)section 141B (power to consequentially amend enactments).]

(2)Any reference in any of those provisions to an authorised person is to be read as a reference to a recognised clearing house F17[F18... or a recognised CSD] [F19or other persons in respect of whom FMI functions are exercised].

[F20(2A)Section 137T has effect as if, in paragraph (b), for “the other regulator” there were substituted “the FCA or the PRA”.

(2B)Section 138A has effect as if the reference in subsection (4)(b) to any of the regulator’s objectives were a reference to the Bank’s Financial Stability Objective.

(2C)Section 138BA has effect as if subsection (3)(b) and (c) were omitted.

(2D)Section 138EA(5) has effect as if, for paragraphs (a) and (b), there were substituted “complying with a recommendation of the Financial Policy Committee of the Bank of England under section 9O of the Bank of England Act 1998 (making of recommendations within the Bank).]

(3)Section 138J(2)(d) has effect in relation to rules proposed to be made by the Bank as if the reference to the compatibility of the proposed rules with the provisions mentioned in section 138J(2)(d) were a reference to their compatibility with the Bank's financial stability objective.

[F21(3A)Section 138J(8A) has effect as if, in paragraph (a), for sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) there were substituted “be prejudicial to advancing the Financial Stability Objective, or”.]

(4)Section 138L(2) has effect as if for paragraphs (a) and (b) there were substituted “be prejudicial to financial stability”.

[F22(4A)Sub-paragraphs (1) to (4) do not apply in relation to rules made by the Bank under section 312M (in relation to which see paragraph 10A).]

F23(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F8Words in Sch. 17A para. 10(1)(b) substituted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(7)(a), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

F9Sch. 17A para. 10(ba) inserted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(7)(b), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

F10Words in Sch. 17A para. 10(1)(d) substituted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(7)(c), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

F11Sch. 17A para. 10(1)(ea) inserted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(7)(d), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

F12Words in Sch. 17A para. 10(1)(f) inserted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(7)(e), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

F13Word in Sch. 17A para. 10(1)(i) omitted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by virtue of Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(7)(f), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

F14Sch. 17A para. 10(ia)(ib) inserted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(7)(g), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

F15Words in Sch. 17A para. 10(1)(j) substituted (1.3.2014) by Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013 (c. 33), s. 148(5), Sch. 10 para. 5; S.I. 2014/377, art. 2(1)(a), Sch. Pt. 1

F16Sch. 17A para. 10(k)(l) inserted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(7)(h), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

F18Words in Sch. 17A para. 10(2) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(b) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

F19Words in Sch. 17A para. 10(2) inserted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(7)(i), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

F20Sch. 17A para. 10(2A)-(2D) inserted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(7)(j), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

F21Sch. 17A para. 10(3A) inserted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(7)(k), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

[F2410AU.K.The following provisions of Part 9A of this Act are to apply in relation to rules made by the Bank under section 312M, subject to the modifications specified in this subsection—

(a)section 137T (general supplementary powers) as if—

(i)the reference in paragraph (a) to “authorised persons, activity or investment” were a reference to “critical third parties or services”, and

(ii)for paragraph (b) there were substituted—

(b)may make provision by reference to rules made by the FCA or PRA or standards issued by any other person, as those rules or standards have effect from time to time,;

(b)sections 138A and 138B (modification or waiver of rules) as if—

(i)the reference in subsection (4)(b) of section 138A to any of regulator’s objectives were a reference to the Bank’s Financial Stability Objective,

(ii)subsection (5) of section 138A were omitted, and

(iii)subsection (4) of section 138B were omitted;

(c)section 138BA (disapplication or modification of rules in individual cases) as if subsection (3)(b) and (c) were omitted;

(d)section 138C (evidential provisions);

(e)section 138E (limits on effect of contravening rules);

(f)section 138EA (matters to consider when making rules) as if, for paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (5), there were substituted “complying with a recommendation of the Financial Policy Committee of the Bank of England under section 9O of the Bank of England Act 1998 (making of recommendations within the Bank).”;

(g)section 138F (notification of rules) as if subsections (1A) and (2) were omitted;

(h)section 138G (rule-making instruments);

(i)section 138H (verification of rules);

(j)section 138J (consultation) as if—

(i)the reference in subsection (1)(a) to the “FCA” were a reference to the “FCA and the PRA”;

(ii)the reference in subsection (2)(d) to the compatibility of the proposed rules with the provisions mentioned in that subsection were a reference to their compatibility with the Bank’s Financial Stability Objective; and

(iii)in subsection (8A), in paragraph (a), for sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) there were substituted “be prejudicial to advancing the Financial Stability Objective, or”;

(k)section 138JA(2), (3) (4), (10) and (11) (duty to consult PRA Cost Benefit Analysis Panel);

(l)section 138JB (statement of policy in relation to cost benefit analyses);

(m)section 138L (consultation: general exemptions) as if—

(i)subsection (1) were omitted, and

(ii)in subsection (2) for paragraphs (a) and (b) there were substituted “be prejudicial to financial stability.”;

(n)section 141A (power to make consequential amendments of references to rules);

(o)section 141B (power to consequentially amend enactments).]

Information gathering and investigationsU.K.

11(1)The powers conferred by section 165(1) and (3) (power to require information) are exercisable by the Bank or (as the case may be) its officers to impose requirements on—U.K.

(a)a recognised clearing house;

[F25(aa)a recognised CSD;

[F26(ab)a third country CSD, in relation to any services referred to in the Annex to the CSD regulation which the third country CSD provides in the United Kingdom;]]

[F27(ac)a third country central counterparty and any person to whom that central counterparty has outsourced operational functions, services or activities.]

(b)a person who for the purposes of section 165 is connected with a recognised clearing house [F28, a third country central counterparty] [F29[F30or a recognised CSD] (as the case may be)].

(2)The information or documents that the Bank may require to be provided or produced are limited to—

(a)information or documents reasonably required in connection with the exercise by the Bank of functions conferred on it by or under this Part of this Act;

(b)information or documents reasonably required in connection with the exercise by the Bank of any of its other functions in pursuance of its financial stability objective; F31...

(c)information or documents which the Bank reasonably considers may enable or assist the FCA in discharging functions conferred on the FCA by or under this Act [F32; and

[F33(d)information or documents reasonably required in connection with the exercise by the Bank of its functions—

(i)under—

(aa)the EMIR regulation,

(bb)the CSD regulation,

(cc)any EU regulation originally made under the CSD Regulation which is [F34assimilated direct] legislation, or

(dd)any subordinate legislation made under the CSD Regulation on or after IP completion day;

(ii)in connection with Article 4 or 15 of the SFT regulation; or

(iii)under any subordinate legislation made under the SFT regulation on or after IP completion day.]

(3)In consequence of the provision made by sub-paragraph (2), section 165(4) is not to apply in relation to section 165(1) and (3) as applied by this paragraph.]

Textual Amendments

F25Sch. 17A para. 11(1)(aa)(ab) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(c)(i) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

F29Words in Sch. 17A para. 11(1)(b) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(c)(ii) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

F33Sch. 17A para. 11(2)(d) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/632), regs. 1(3), 116(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1301, regs. 1, 3, Sch. para. 33(j)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

12U.K.The power conferred by section 166 (reports by skilled person) is exercisable by the Bank as if references in that section to an authorised person were to a [F35recognised clearing house, third country central counterparty or a recognised CSD].

[F3612A(1)Section 166A applies in relation to rules made by the Bank under section 300F.U.K.

(2)For this purpose any reference in section 166A to an authorised person is to be read as a reference to a relevant FMI entity (as defined by paragraph 9B(2)).]

Textual Amendments

F36Sch. 17A para. 12A inserted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(8), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

13(1)The powers conferred by section 167 (appointment of persons to carry out general investigations) are exercisable by the Bank as if references in that section to an authorised person were to any recognised clearing house other than an overseas clearing house [F37or to any Tier 2 third country central counterparty] [F38or to any recognised CSD].U.K.

F39(1A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2)In addition to the powers conferred by section 171, a person conducting an investigation under section 167 as a result of this paragraph is to have the powers conferred by sections 172 and 173 (and for this purpose the references in those sections to an investigator are to be read accordingly).

14(1)The power conferred by section 168(5) (appointment of persons to carry out investigations in particular cases) is exercisable by the Bank.U.K.

(2)That power is exercisable if it appears to the Bank that there are circumstances suggesting that—

(a)a clearing house [F40or a central securities depository] may be guilty of [F41an offence under section 398(1) or] an offence under prescribed regulations relating to money laundering;

(b)a [F42clearing house [F40or a central securities depository]] [F42person] may have contravened a rule made by the Bank under this Part of this Act;

(c)a clearing house [F40or a central securities depository] may have contravened the recognition requirements;

(d)a clearing house [F40or a central securities depository] may have contravened any [F43qualifying provision] that is specified, or of a description specified, for the purposes of this sub-paragraph by the Treasury by order;

(e)a clearing house [F40or a central securities depository] may have breached the general prohibition.

F44(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F45[F46(g)a third country central counterparty may be guilty of an offence under section 398(1);]

[F46(g)a person may be guilty of an offence under section 398(1), as applied by paragraph 30 of this Schedule;]

(h)a Tier 2 third country central counterparty may have contravened the requirements of the EMIR regulation.]

[F47(i)an individual may not be a fit and proper person to perform functions in relation to an activity carried on by a relevant recognised body;

(j)an individual may have performed, or agreed to perform, a function in breach of a Part 18 prohibition order;

(k)a relevant recognised body may have failed to comply with section 309F(1);

(l)a relevant recognised body may have failed to comply with section 309G(1);

(m)a person in relation to whom the Bank has given approval under section 309G may not be a fit and proper person to perform the function to which that approval relates;

(n)a person may have performed a designated senior management function without approval under section 309G (see section 309U(3));

(o)a person may be guilty of misconduct for the purposes of section 309Z2.]

(3)In addition to the powers conferred by section 171, a person conducting an investigation under section 168(5) as a result of this paragraph is to have the powers conferred by sections 172 and 173 (and for this purpose the references in those sections to an investigator are to be read accordingly).

Textual Amendments

F40Words in Sch. 17A para. 14(2)(a)-(e) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(f)(i) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

F41Words in Sch. 17A para. 14(2)(a) omitted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by virtue of Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(9)(a), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

F46Sch. 17A para. 14(2)(g) substituted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(9)(b), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

15U.K.An overseas regulator may, in accordance with section 169, request the Bank to exercise the power conferred by section 165 (as applied by paragraph 11 of this Schedule).

16U.K.The power to give information under section 176(1) (entry of premises under warrant) is exercisable by the Bank, or an investigator appointed by the Bank, as if the reference to the second set of conditions were omitted.

Powers in relation to parent undertakingsU.K.

17(1)The following provisions of Part 12A of this Act are to apply in relation to the Bank—U.K.

(a)section 192C (power to direct qualifying parent undertaking);

(b)section 192D (requirements that may be imposed);

(c)section 192E (direction: procedure);

(d)section 192G (references to Tribunal);

(e)section 192H (statement of policy);

(f)section 192I (statement of policy: procedure);

(g)section 192J (rules requiring provision of information);

(h)sections 192K to 192N (enforcement).

(2)For the purposes of those provisions section 192B (meaning of “qualifying parent undertaking”) is to apply as if the reference in subsection (1) to a qualifying authorised person or recognised UK investment exchange were a reference to a recognised clearing house other than an overseas clearing house [F48or to a recognised CSD].

(3)Section 192C has effect as if—

(a)the general condition in subsection (2) were that the Bank considers that it is desirable to give the direction for the purpose of the effective regulation of one or more recognised clearing houses [F49or recognised CSDs] in the group of the qualifying parent undertaking,

(b)subsections (3) and (4) were omitted, and

(c)the reference in subsection (5)(a) to authorised persons or recognised investment exchanges were a reference to recognised clearing houses [F50or recognised CSDs].

(4)Section 192E has effect as if the reference in subsection (1) to an authorised person or recognised investment exchange were a reference to a recognised clearing house [F51or a recognised CSD].

(5)Section 192I has effect as if [F52subsection (1)(a) required consultation with the FCA.]

(6)Before the Bank gives a notice under section 192E(1) or (8)(b)—

(a)if the notice relates to the parent undertaking of an authorised person or recognised investment exchange, the Bank must consult the FCA, and

F53(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F49Words in Sch. 17A para. 17(3)(a) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(g)(ii) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

F50Words in Sch. 17A para. 17(3)(c) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(g)(ii) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

F52Words in Sch. 17A para. 17(5) substituted (1.3.2017) by Bank of England and Financial Services Act 2016 (c. 14), s. 41(3), Sch. 2 para. 51(3)(a) (with Sch. 3); S.I. 2017/43, reg. 2(g)

AuditorsU.K.

18(1)Section 342 (information given by auditor to a regulator) applies in relation to a relevant auditor as if—U.K.

(a)the references in that section to a recognised investment exchange were to a recognised clearing house [F54or a recognised CSD],

(b)in the case of an auditor of a recognised clearing house [F54or a recognised CSD] which is also an authorised person or recognised investment exchange, the references to a regulator included the Bank, and

(c)in the case of an auditor of a recognised clearing house [F54or a recognised CSD] not falling within paragraph (b), the references to a regulator were to the Bank.

(2)A “relevant auditor” is a person who is, or has been, an auditor of a recognised clearing house [F54or a recognised CSD] appointed under or as a result of a statutory provision [F55, the EMIR regulation or the CSD regulation].

Textual Amendments

F55Words in Sch. 17A para. 18(2) substituted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(h)(ii) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

19(1)Section 343 (information given by auditor: person with close links) applies in relation to a relevant auditor as if—U.K.

(a)the references in that section to a recognised investment exchange were to a recognised clearing house [F56or a recognised CSD],

(b)in the case of an auditor of a recognised clearing house [F56or a recognised CSD] which is an authorised person or which is a recognised investment exchange, the references to a regulator included the Bank, and

(c)in the case of an auditor of a recognised clearing house [F56or a recognised CSD] not falling within paragraph (b), the references to a regulator were to the Bank.

(2)A “relevant auditor” is a person who—

(a)is, or has been, an auditor of a recognised clearing house [F56or a recognised CSD] appointed under or as a result of a statutory provision [F57, the EMIR regulation or the CSD regulation], and

(b)is, or has been, an auditor of a person who has close links with the recognised clearing house [F58or the recognised CSD].

Textual Amendments

F57Words in Sch. 17A para. 19(2)(a) substituted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(i)(ii) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

F58Words in Sch. 17A para. 19(2)(b) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(i)(iii) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

20U.K.Section 344 (duty of auditor resigning to give notice) applies to an auditor to whom section 342 applies (whether by virtue of paragraph 18 or otherwise) as if—

(a)the references in that section to a recognised investment exchange were to a recognised clearing house [F59or a recognised CSD],

(b)in the case of an auditor of a recognised clearing house [F59or a recognised CSD] which is neither an authorised person nor a recognised investment exchange, the reference in the definition of “the appropriate regulator” to the FCA were a reference to the Bank,

(c)in the case of an auditor of a recognised clearing house [F59or a recognised CSD] which is a PRA-authorised person, the reference in the definition of “the appropriate regulator” to the PRA were a reference to the PRA and the Bank, and

(d)in the case, not falling within paragraph (c), of an auditor of a recognised clearing house [F59or a recognised CSD] which is an authorised person or which is a recognised investment exchange, the reference in the definition of “the appropriate regulator” to the FCA were a reference to the FCA and the Bank.

Textual Amendments

21U.K.Sections 345A to 345E apply to auditors to whom section 342 applies only by virtue of paragraph 18 as if—

(a)the references in those sections to an auditor or actuary to whom section 342 applies were to an auditor to whom section 342 applies by virtue of paragraph 18,

(b)the references in those sections to a PRA-authorised person were to a recognised clearing house [F60or a recognised CSD],

(c)in a case where the Bank disqualifies a person from being an auditor of a recognised clearing house [F60or a recognised CSD] that is also a recognised investment exchange, section 345A(5)(a) required the Bank to notify the FCA, and

(d)the references in sections 345D and 345E to a regulator included the Bank.

Textual Amendments

Public record and disclosure of informationU.K.

22U.K.Section 347 (record of authorised persons, recognised investment exchanges, etc),.

[F61(a)] so far as it relates to recognised investment exchanges, applies in relation to the Bank as if references in that section to a recognised investment exchange were to a recognised clearing house [F62, third country central counterparty] [F63, a third country CSD] [F64or a recognised CSD]

[F65(b)so far as it relates to approved persons, applies in relation to the Bank as if references in that section to an approved person were to a person in relation to whom the Bank has given approval under section 309G.]

23[F66(1)]Sections 348 to 350 and 353 (disclosure of information) apply in relation to information received by the Bank for the purposes of, or in the discharge of, [F67any of its functions under Chapter 3C of Part 18 of this Act,] any of its functions relating to recognised clearing houses [F68or recognised CSDs] [F69or any of its functions under the EMIR regulation] [F70, the CSD regulation [F71, any EU regulation originally made under the CSD regulation which is [F72assimilated direct] legislation, or any subordinate legislation made under the CSD regulation on or after IP completion day]].U.K.

[F73(2)Paragraph 9(2)(a) does not apply to the reference to the PRA in section 348(8).]

Textual Amendments

F67Words in Sch. 17A para. 23(1) inserted (29.8.2023) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 19(10), 86(3); S.I. 2023/779, reg. 4(n)

F68Words in Sch. 17A para. 23(1) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(m) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

F70Words in Sch. 17A para. 23 inserted (21.11.2014) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2879), regs. 1(1), 6(4)(b)

[F74Co-operationU.K.

23ASection 354B (co-operation) applies in relation to the Bank for the purposes of, or in the discharge of, any of its functions under—

(a)the EMIR regulation;

(b)the CSD regulation;

(c)the SFT regulation;

(d)any EU regulation, originally made under the CSD regulation or the SFT regulation, which is [F75assimilated direct] legislation; or

(e)any subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978) made under the CSD regulation, or the SFT regulation, on or after IP completion day.]

InsolvencyU.K.

24(1)The following provisions of Part 24 of this Act are to apply in relation to the Bank—U.K.

[F76(za)sections 355A and 355B (powers to participate in proceedings under Part 26A of the Companies Act 2006);]

(a)section 356 (powers to participate in proceedings: company voluntary arrangements);

(b)section 358 (powers to participate in proceedings: trust deeds for creditors in Scotland);

(c)section 359 (administration order);

(d)section 362 (powers to participate in administration proceedings);

(e)section 362A (consent to appointment of administrator);

(f)section 363 (powers to participate in proceedings: receivership);

(g)section 365 (powers to participate in proceedings: voluntary winding-up);

(h)section 367 (winding-up petitions);

(i)section 371 (powers to participate in proceedings: winding-up).

(2)Those provisions are to apply as if any reference to an authorised person or recognised investment exchange [F77(other than the reference to “an authorised person” in section 355B(2)(a))] were a reference to a recognised clearing house [F78or a recognised CSD].

Textual Amendments

F76Sch. 17A para. 24(1)(za) inserted (26.6.2020) by Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (c. 12), s. 49(1), Sch. 9 para. 19(a) (with ss. 2(2), 5(2))

F77Words in Sch. 17A para. 24(2) inserted (26.6.2020) by Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (c. 12), s. 49(1), Sch. 9 para. 19(b) (with ss. 2(2), 5(2))

F78Words in Sch. 17A para. 24(2) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(n) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

25[F79(1)]In the case of any regulated activity which is carried on for the purposes of, or in connection with, the provision of clearing services, the reference to the FCA in section 375(1) is to be read as including a reference to the Bank.U.K.

[F80(2)In the case of any regulated activity which is carried on for the purposes of, or in connection with, the provision of any service mentioned in section 285(3D), the reference to the FCA in section 375(1) is to be read as including a reference to the Bank.]

Textual Amendments

F79Sch. 17A para. 25 renumbered as Sch. 17A para. 25(1) (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(o)(i) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

Injunctions and restitutionU.K.

26(1)The power to make an application under section 380(1), (2) or (3) (injunctions) is exercisable by the Bank.U.K.

(2)For the purposes of the application, any reference in that section to a relevant requirement is to—

(a)a requirement that is imposed by or under any provision of this Part of this Act that relates to a recognised clearing house [F81[F82or a recognised CSD] (and for this purpose a prohibition imposed under section 312FA(2)(c) (prohibition on person holding office etc. with a central securities depository) is treated as a requirement)];

[F83(aa) a requirement that is imposed on a critical third party by the Bank by or under any provision of Chapter 3C of this Part of this Act;]

(b)a requirement that is imposed under any other provision of this Act by the Bank;

(c)a requirement that is imposed by any [F84qualifying provision] that is specified, or of a description specified, for the purposes of this sub-paragraph by the Treasury by order; or

(d)a requirement that is imposed by this Act and whose contravention constitutes an offence that the Bank has power to prosecute under this Act (see section 401, as applied by paragraph 31).

27(1)The power to make an application under section 382(1) (restitution order) is exercisable by the Bank.U.K.

(2)For the purposes of the application, any reference in that section to a relevant requirement is to be read in accordance with paragraph 26(2) of this Schedule [F85(subject to sub-paragraph (3))].

[F86(3) The power to make an application under section 382(1) is not exercisable by the Bank in respect of the contravention of a requirement imposed by or under Article 4 or 15 of the SFT regulation.]

28(1)The power conferred by section 384(5) (power of FCA to require restitution order) is exercisable by the Bank.U.K.

(2)That power is exercisable if the Bank is satisfied that a recognised clearing house [F87, a recognised CSD or a critical third party] has contravened a relevant requirement, or been knowingly concerned in the contravention of a relevant requirement, and—

(a)that profits have accrued to the recognised clearing house [F88, the recognised CSD or the critical third party] as a result of the contravention; or

(b)that one or more persons have suffered loss or been otherwise adversely affected as a result of the contravention.

(3)For the purposes of that power, “relevant requirement” is to be read in accordance with paragraph 26(2) of this Schedule [F89(subject to sub-paragraph (3A))].

[F90(3A) The power conferred by section 384(5) is not exercisable by the Bank in respect of the contravention of a requirement imposed by or under Article 4 or 15 of the SFT regulation.]

(4)Where this paragraph applies, section 384(5) and (6) are to have effect as if—

(a)any reference to the person concerned were a reference to the recognised clearing house [F91, the recognised CSD or the critical third party]; and

(b)any reference to subsection (1) were a reference to sub-paragraph (2) of this paragraph.

NoticesU.K.

29U.K.The provisions of Part 26 of this Act (notices) apply,

[F92(a)]in relation to a warning or decision notice given by the Bank under section [F9355X(2) or (4),] 192L, [F94309C, 309D, 309M, 309P, 309V, 309Z4,] 312G [F95, 312H or 312S] as they apply in relation to such a notice given by the FCA under that section.

[F96(b)in relation to a notice under section 309R(5), (8) or (10)(b) as they apply in relation to such a notice given by the FCA under those provisions.]

Textual Amendments

F92Words in Sch. 17A para. 29 renumbered as Sch. 17A para. 29(a) (29.6.2023 for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), s. 86(1)(e), Sch. 10 para. 20(5)(a)

F93Words in Sch. 17A para. 29 inserted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(10), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

F95Words in Sch. 17A para. 29 substituted (29.8.2023) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 19(13), 86(3); S.I. 2023/779, reg. 4(n)

OffencesU.K.

30U.K.Section 398 (misleading the FCA: residual cases) applies to information given to the Bank in purported compliance with—

(a)a requirement that is imposed by or under any provision of Part 18 of this Act that relates to a recognised clearing house [F97, a third country central counterparty] [F98or a recognised CSD];

[F99(aa)a requirement that is imposed by or under any provision of Chapter 3C of Part 18 of this Act that relates to critical third parties;]

(b)a requirement that is imposed under any other provision of this Act by the Bank; or

(c)a requirement that is imposed by any [F100qualifying provision] specified, or of a description specified, for the purposes of this paragraph by the Treasury by order.

31(1)Section 401 (proceedings for an offence) applies to the Bank as if for the purposes of subsections (2)(a) and (3)(a) of that section the Bank were an appropriate regulator in respect of each of the following offences—U.K.

(a)an offence under section 177(3) where the investigation is being, or is likely to be, conducted on behalf of the Bank;

(b)an offence under section 177(4) where the requirement is imposed by the Bank;

(c)an offence under section 177(6) where the warrant is issued as a result of information on oath given by the Bank or a person appointed by it to conduct an investigation on its behalf;

[F101(ca)an offence under section 309E;]

(d)an offence under section 398(1) where the information was given to the Bank.

(2)Section 401(3B) has effect subject to the provision made by this paragraph (so that the FCA is not the appropriate regulator for the purposes of subsections (2)(a) and (3)(a) in respect of the above offences).

Textual Amendments

[F102International obligationsU.K.

Textual Amendments

F102Sch. 17A para. 31A and cross-heading inserted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(11), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

31A(1)The following provisions of Part 28 of this Act apply in relation to the exercise by the Bank of its FMI functions with the modifications in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3)—U.K.

(a)section 409A (consultation in relation to deference decisions), and

(b)section 409B (notification in relation to international trade obligations).

(2)Section 409A applies as if—

(a)in subsection (4), in paragraph (b), for the words after “proposes to” to the end there were substituted “exercise any of its other FMI functions”;

(b)in subsection (6)(a), the reference to the duty imposed by section 138J were a reference to that duty as it applies in relation to the Bank under paragraph 10(1) of this Schedule;

(c)in subsection (9), for paragraphs (a) to (f) there were substituted “in order to comply with a recommendation of the Financial Policy Committee of the Bank of England under section 9O of the Bank of England Act 1998 (making of recommendations within the Bank).”;

(d)subsections (7) and (10) were omitted.

(3)Section 409B applies as if—

(a)in subsection (4), in paragraph (b), for the words after “proposes to” to the end there were substituted “exercise any of its other FMI functions”;

(b)in subsection (5)(a), the reference to the duty imposed by section 138J were a reference to that duty as it applies in relation to the Bank under paragraph 10(1) of this Schedule;

(c)in subsection (8), for paragraphs (a) to (c) there were substituted “in order to comply with a recommendation of the Financial Policy Committee of the Bank of England under section 9O of the Bank of England Act 1998 (making of recommendations within the Bank).”;

(d)subsections (6) and (9) were omitted.]

[F103Transitional provisionsU.K.

31BU.K.Section 427 (transitional provisions), so far as it relates to an order under section 426 which makes provision in connection with this Part of this Act, applies in relation to the Bank.]

RecordsU.K.

32U.K.Paragraph 17 of Schedule 1ZB (records) applies in relation to the recording of decisions made by the Bank in the exercise of its functions relating to recognised clearing houses [F104, [F105third country central counterparties,] recognised CSDs [F106, critical third parties] and [F107third country CSDs]].

Annual reportU.K.

33U.K.Paragraph 19 of Schedule 1ZB (annual report by PRA) applies in relation to the Bank, but—

(a)as if for paragraphs (a) to [F108(f)] [F108(fa)] of sub-paragraph (1) there were substituted—

(a)the discharge of its functions relating to recognised clearing houses [F109, [F110third country central counterparties,] recognised CSDs [F111, critical third parties] and [F112third country CSDs]],

(b)the extent to which, in its opinion, in discharging those functions its [F113financial stability objective has been met] [F113Financial Stability Objective and its objective under section 30D(2) of the Bank of England Act 1998 have been advanced],

[F114(c)the efforts it has made to engage with persons (other than those mentioned in paragraph (a)) appearing to the Bank to have an interest in the discharge of those functions, and

(d)the results of that engagement,]”, and

(b)as if [F115sub-paragraph (3)] [F115sub-paragraphs (1A), (1B), (3) and (6)] were omitted.

Textual Amendments

F108Word in Sch. 17A para. 33(a) substituted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(12), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

F109Words in Sch. 17A para. 33(a) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(t) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

F111Words in Sch. 17A para. 33(a) inserted (29.8.2023) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 19(16), 86(3); S.I. 2023/779, reg. 4(n)

F113Words in Sch. 17A para. 33(a) substituted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(12)(a), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

F114Words in Sch. 17A para. 33(a) inserted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(12)(b), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

F115Words in Sch. 17A para. 33(b) substituted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(13), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

[F116Other reportsU.K.

Textual Amendments

F116Sch. 17A paras. 33A, 33B and cross-headings inserted (1.1.2024 at 1.00 a.m. for specified purposes) by Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29), ss. 50(14), 86(3); S.I. 2023/1382, reg. 10(f)

33AU.K.Paragraph 21A of Schedule 1ZB (other reports by PRA) applies in relation to the Bank, but as if—

(a)the reference in sub-paragraph (1)(a) to paragraphs (a) to (f) of paragraph 19(1) were a reference to those paragraphs as substituted in relation to the Bank under paragraph 33 of this Schedule;

(b)the reference in sub-paragraph (1)(b) to such other matters were a references to such other matters so far as relating to the exercise of the Bank’s FMI functions;

(c)the reference in sub-paragraph (5)(b) to section 348 were a reference to that section as it applies in relation to the Bank under paragraph 23 of this Schedule.

Engagement with Parliamentary CommitteesU.K.

33B(1)Paragraph 36 of Schedule 1ZB (PRA engagement with Parliamentary Committees) applies in relation to the Bank, but as if—U.K.

(a)in sub-paragraph (2)(a), the reference to section 138J were a reference to that section as it applies in relation to the Bank under paragraph 10(1) of this Schedule;

(b)in sub-paragraph (2)(b), the reference to a proposal were to a proposal so far as relating to the exercise of the Bank’s FMI functions;

(c)in sub-paragraph (2)(c), the reference to general functions were a reference to the Bank’s FMI functions;

(d)in sub-paragraph (4)(a), the reference to the PRA’s objectives were a reference to the Financial Stability Objective and the Bank’s secondary innovation objective (see section 30D(2) of the Bank of England Act 1998);

(e)in sub-paragraph (4)(b), the reference to section 3B were a reference to section 30E of the Bank of England Act 1998;

(f)in sub-paragraph (4)(c), the reference to section 138EA were a reference to that section as it applies in relation to the Bank under paragraph 10(1) of this Schedule;

(g)in sub-paragraph (5A)(b)(ii) and (c)(ii), the references to the PRA being notified were references to the Bank being notified.

(2)Paragraph 37 of Schedule 1ZB applies in relation to the Bank, but as if, in sub-paragraph (2), after “the draft of any proposals” there were inserted “so far as relating to the exercise by the Bank of its FMI functions”.]

Part 3U.K.Winding up, administration or insolvency of [F117recognised clearing houses]

Notice to Bank of England of preliminary stepsU.K.

34(1)An application for an administration order in respect of a [F118recognised clearing house] [F119or a recognised CSD] may not be determined unless the conditions below are satisfied.U.K.

(2)A petition for a winding up order in respect of a [F118recognised clearing house] [F119or a recognised CSD] may not be determined unless the conditions below are satisfied.

(3)A resolution for voluntary winding up of a [F118recognised clearing house] [F119or a recognised CSD] may not be made unless the conditions below are satisfied.

(4)An administrator of a [F118recognised clearing house] [F119or a recognised CSD] may not be appointed unless the conditions below are satisfied.

(5)Condition 1 is that the Bank of England has been notified—

(a)by the applicant for an administration order, that the application has been made,

(b)by the petitioner for a winding up order, that the petition has been presented,

(c)by the [F118recognised clearing house] [F120or the recognised CSD], that a resolution for voluntary winding up may be made, or

(d)by the person proposing to appoint an administrator, of the proposed appointment.

(6)Condition 2 is that a copy of the notice complying with Condition 1 has been filed (in Scotland, lodged) with the court (and made available for public inspection by the court).

(7)Condition 3 is that—

(a)the period of 2 weeks, beginning with the day on which the notice is received, has ended, or

(b)the Bank of England has informed the person who gave the notice that—

(i)it has no objection to the order, resolution or appointment being made, and

(ii)it does not intend to exercise a stabilisation power under [F121Schedule 11 to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023].

(8)Arranging for the giving of notice in order to satisfy Condition 1 can be a step with a view to minimising the potential loss to a [F118recognised clearing house's] [F122or a recognised CSD’s] creditors for the purpose of section 214 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (wrongful trading).

(9)In this paragraph “the court” means—

(a)in England and Wales, the High Court,

(b)in Scotland, the Court of Session, and

(c)in Northern Ireland, the High Court.

Power to give directions to insolvency practitionerU.K.

35(1)This paragraph applies where a person has been appointed to act as an insolvency practitioner (within the meaning of section 388 of the Insolvency Act 1986 or Article 3 of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989) in relation to a company which is, or has been, a [F123recognised clearing house] [F124or a recognised CSD].U.K.

(2)The Bank of England may give directions to the person if satisfied that it is desirable to give the directions, having regard to the public interest in—

(a)protecting and enhancing the stability of the UK financial system,

(b)protecting and enhancing public confidence in the stability of the UK financial system, F125...

(c)[F126in the case of a company which is, or has been, a recognised clearing house,] maintaining the continuity of F127... clearing services [F128and]

[F129(d)in the case of a company which is, or has been, a recognised CSD, maintaining the continuity of the services referred to in section 285(3D)].

(3)Before giving directions the Bank of England must consult—

(a)the Treasury, [F130and]

F131(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c)the FCA.

(4)Directions are enforceable, on an application by the Bank of England, by an injunction or, in Scotland, by an order for specific performance under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988.

(5)A person is not liable for damages in respect of action or inaction in accordance with directions.

(6)The immunity does not extend to action or inaction—

(a)in bad faith, or

(b)in contravention of section 6(1) of the Human Rights Act 1998.

Textual Amendments

Part 4U.K. Fees

36(1)The Bank of England may, in connection with the discharge of any of its qualifying functions, require recognised clearing houses[F132, F133... [F134third country central counterparties, recognised CSDs F135... or settlement internalisers (as defined in point (11) of Article 2(1) of the CSD regulation)]] to pay fees to the Bank.U.K.

(2)The “qualifying functions” of the Bank are—

(a)its functions under or as a result of this Part of this Act, F136...

(b)its functions under or as a result of a [F137qualifying provision] that is specified, or of a description specified, for the purposes of this sub-paragraph by the Treasury by order[F138; F139...

[F140(ba)its functions under or as a result of regulations made under section 8 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018; and]

(c)its functions under or as a result of Part 7 of the Companies Act 1989.]

(3)The power of the Bank to set fees includes power to set fees for the purpose of meeting expenses incurred by it or the FCA—

(a)in preparation for the exercise of functions by the Bank under this Part of this Act, F141...

(b)for the purpose of facilitating the exercise by the Bank of those functions or otherwise in connection with their exercise by it [F142or]

[F143(c)in preparation for the exercise of functions by the Bank under Article 9(1) of the CSD regulation].

(4)It is irrelevant when the expenses were incurred (and, in particular, it is irrelevant if expenses were incurred by the FCA at a time when it was known as the Financial Services Authority).

[F144(5)The power conferred by this paragraph may not be used to require a fee to be paid by any person whose application under section 309I for approval under section 309G has been granted.]

Textual Amendments

F134Words in Sch. 17A para. 36(1) substituted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(w)(i) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

F141Word in Sch. 17A para. 36(3)(a) omitted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(w)(ii)(aa) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

F142Word in Sch. 17A para. 36(3)(b) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(w)(ii)(bb) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

F143 Sch. 17A para. 36(3)(c) inserted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), regs. 1, 2(39)(w)(ii)(cc) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

37U.K.Any fee which is owed to the Bank under paragraph 36 may be recovered as a debt due to the Bank.]

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