Financial Services and Markets Act 2000

[F189VAction under s.89U: procedureU.K.

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(1)Action against a provider under section 89U takes effect—

(a)immediately, if the notice given under subsection (2) so provides, or

(b)on such later date as may be specified in the notice.

(2)If the FCA—

(a)proposes to take action against a provider under that section, or

(b)takes action against a provider under that section with immediate effect,

it must give the provider written notice.

(3)The notice must—

(a)give details of the action,

(b)state the FCA's reasons for taking the action and for its determination as to when the action takes effect,

(c)inform the provider that the provider may make representations to the FCA within such period as may be specified in the notice (whether or not the matter has been referred to the Tribunal),

(d)inform the provider of when the action takes effect,

(e)inform the provider of the right to refer the matter to the Tribunal, and

(f)give an indication of the procedure on such a reference.

(4)The FCA may extend the period allowed under the notice for making representations.

(5)If the FCA decides—

(a)to take the action in the way proposed, or

(b)if the action has taken effect, not to rescind it,

the FCA must give the provider written notice.

(6)If the FCA decides—

(a)not to take the action in the way proposed,

(b)to take action under section 89U that differs from the action originally proposed, or

(c)to rescind action which has taken effect,

the FCA must give the provider written notice.

(7)A notice under subsection (5) must—

(a)inform the provider of the right to refer the matter to the Tribunal, and

(b)give an indication of the procedure on such a reference.

(8)A notice under subsection (6)(b) must comply with subsection (3).]

Textual Amendments

F1Ss. 89P-89V 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. 19(1), 122(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.