Chwilio Deddfwriaeth

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000

 Help about what version

Pa Fersiwn

 Help about advanced features

Nodweddion Uwch

Status:

Point in time view as at 30/01/2024.

Changes to legislation:

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, Part 2 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 04 June 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

Close

Changes to Legislation

Changes and effects yet to be applied by the editorial team are only applicable when viewing the latest version or prospective version of legislation. They are therefore not accessible when viewing legislation as at a specific point in time. To view the ‘Changes to Legislation’ information for this provision return to the latest version view using the options provided in the ‘What Version’ box above.

[F1Part 2U.K.Application of provisions of this Act in relation to Bank of England

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.

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.

[F2Public consultationsU.K.

Textual Amendments

F2Sch. 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.]

[F3RequirementsU.K.

Textual Amendments

F3Sch. 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 [F4subsection (4)(b) of section 138A and subsection (4) of section 138B;] [F4subsection (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;]

[F5(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 [F6subsection (2)] [F6subsections (2) and (3), and any references to those subsections];

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

[F7(ea)section 138EA (matters to consider when making rules);]

(f)section 138F (notification of rules) [F8but 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); [F9and]

[F10(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 [F11subsection (1)];

[F12(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 F13[F14... or a recognised CSD] [F15or other persons in respect of whom FMI functions are exercised].

[F16(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.

[F17(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”.

[F18(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).]

F19(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F4Words 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)

F5Sch. 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)

F6Words 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)

F7Sch. 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)

F8Words 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)

F9Word 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)

F10Sch. 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)

F11Words 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

F12Sch. 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)

F14Words 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))

F15Words 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)

F16Sch. 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)

F17Sch. 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)

[F2010AU.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;

[F21(aa)a recognised CSD;

[F22(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;]]

[F23(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 [F24, a third country central counterparty] [F25[F26or 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; F27...

(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 [F28; and

[F29(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 [F30assimilated 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

F21Sch. 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))

F25Words 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))

F29Sch. 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 [F31recognised clearing house, third country central counterparty or a recognised CSD].

[F3212A(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

F32Sch. 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 [F33or to any Tier 2 third country central counterparty] [F34or to any recognised CSD].U.K.

F35(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 [F36or a central securities depository] may be guilty of [F37an offence under section 398(1) or] an offence under prescribed regulations relating to money laundering;

(b)a [F38clearing house [F36or a central securities depository]] [F38person] may have contravened a rule made by the Bank under this Part of this Act;

(c)a clearing house [F36or a central securities depository] may have contravened the recognition requirements;

(d)a clearing house [F36or a central securities depository] may have contravened any [F39qualifying 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 [F36or a central securities depository] may have breached the general prohibition.

F40(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F41[F42(g)a third country central counterparty may be guilty of an offence under section 398(1);]

[F42(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.]

[F43(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

F36Words 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))

F37Words 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)

F42Sch. 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 [F44or 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 [F45or 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 [F46or 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 [F47or a recognised CSD].

(5)Section 192I has effect as if [F48subsection (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

F49(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F45Words 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))

F46Words 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))

F48Words 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 [F50or a recognised CSD],

(b)in the case of an auditor of a recognised clearing house [F50or 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 [F50or 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 [F50or a recognised CSD] appointed under or as a result of a statutory provision [F51, the EMIR regulation or the CSD regulation].

Textual Amendments

F51Words 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 [F52or a recognised CSD],

(b)in the case of an auditor of a recognised clearing house [F52or 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 [F52or 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 [F52or a recognised CSD] appointed under or as a result of a statutory provision [F53, 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 [F54or the recognised CSD].

Textual Amendments

F53Words 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))

F54Words 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 [F55or a recognised CSD],

(b)in the case of an auditor of a recognised clearing house [F55or 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 [F55or 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 [F55or 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 [F56or a recognised CSD],

(c)in a case where the Bank disqualifies a person from being an auditor of a recognised clearing house [F56or 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),.

[F57(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 [F58, third country central counterparty] [F59, a third country CSD] [F60or a recognised CSD]

[F61(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[F62(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, [F63any of its functions under Chapter 3C of Part 18 of this Act,] any of its functions relating to recognised clearing houses [F64or recognised CSDs] [F65or any of its functions under the EMIR regulation] [F66, the CSD regulation [F67, any EU regulation originally made under the CSD regulation which is [F68assimilated direct] legislation, or any subordinate legislation made under the CSD regulation on or after IP completion day]].U.K.

[F69(2)Paragraph 9(2)(a) does not apply to the reference to the PRA in section 348(8).]

Textual Amendments

F63Words 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)

F64Words 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))

F66Words 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)

[F70Co-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 [F71assimilated 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.

[F72(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 [F73(other than the reference to “an authorised person” in section 355B(2)(a))] were a reference to a recognised clearing house [F74or a recognised CSD].

Textual Amendments

F72Sch. 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))

F73Words 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))

F74Words 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[F75(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.

[F76(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

F75Sch. 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 [F77[F78or 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)];

[F79(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 [F80qualifying 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 [F81(subject to sub-paragraph (3))].

[F82(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 [F83, 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 [F84, 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 [F85(subject to sub-paragraph (3A))].

[F86(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 [F87, 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,

[F88(a)]in relation to a warning or decision notice given by the Bank under section [F8955X(2) or (4),] 192L, [F90309C, 309D, 309M, 309P, 309V, 309Z4,] 312G [F91, 312H or 312S] as they apply in relation to such a notice given by the FCA under that section.

[F92(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

F88Words 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)

F89Words 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)

F91Words 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 [F93, a third country central counterparty] [F94or a recognised CSD];

[F95(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 [F96qualifying 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;

[F97(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

[F98International obligationsU.K.

Textual Amendments

F98Sch. 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.]

[F99Transitional 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 [F100, [F101third country central counterparties,] recognised CSDs [F102, critical third parties] and [F103third 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 [F104(f)] [F104(fa)] of sub-paragraph (1) there were substituted—

(a)the discharge of its functions relating to recognised clearing houses [F105, [F106third country central counterparties,] recognised CSDs [F107, critical third parties] and [F108third country CSDs]],

(b)the extent to which, in its opinion, in discharging those functions its [F109financial stability objective has been met] [F109Financial Stability Objective and its objective under section 30D(2) of the Bank of England Act 1998 have been advanced],

[F110(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 [F111sub-paragraph (3)] [F111sub-paragraphs (1A), (1B), (3) and (6)] were omitted.

Textual Amendments

F104Word 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)

F105Words 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))

F107Words 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)

F109Words 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)

F110Words 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)

F111Words 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)

[F112Other reportsU.K.

Textual Amendments

F112Sch. 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”.]]

Yn ôl i’r brig

Options/Help

Print Options

You have chosen to open The Whole Act

The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.

Would you like to continue?

You have chosen to open The Whole Act as a PDF

The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download.

Would you like to continue?

You have chosen to open y Ddeddf Gyfan

Y Ddeddf Gyfan you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.

Would you like to continue?

You have chosen to open y Ddeddf Gyfan heb Atodlenni

Y Ddeddf Gyfan heb Atodlenni you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.

Would you like to continue?

You have chosen to open Schedules only

Y Rhestrau you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.

Would you like to continue?

Close

Mae deddfwriaeth ar gael mewn fersiynau gwahanol:

Y Diweddaraf sydd Ar Gael (diwygiedig):Y fersiwn ddiweddaraf sydd ar gael o’r ddeddfwriaeth yn cynnwys newidiadau a wnaed gan ddeddfwriaeth ddilynol ac wedi eu gweithredu gan ein tîm golygyddol. Gellir gweld y newidiadau nad ydym wedi eu gweithredu i’r testun eto yn yr ardal ‘Newidiadau i Ddeddfwriaeth’.

Gwreiddiol (Fel y’i Deddfwyd neu y’i Gwnaed): Mae'r wreiddiol fersiwn y ddeddfwriaeth fel ag yr oedd pan gafodd ei deddfu neu eu gwneud. Ni wnaed unrhyw newidiadau i’r testun.

Pwynt Penodol mewn Amser: This becomes available after navigating to view revised legislation as it stood at a certain point in time via Advanced Features > Show Timeline of Changes or via a point in time advanced search.

Close

Gweler y wybodaeth ychwanegol ochr yn ochr â’r cynnwys

Rhychwant ddaearyddol: Indicates the geographical area that this provision applies to. For further information see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.

Dangos Llinell Amser Newidiadau: See how this legislation has or could change over time. Turning this feature on will show extra navigation options to go to these specific points in time. Return to the latest available version by using the controls above in the What Version box.

Close

Dewisiadau Agor

Dewisiadau gwahanol i agor deddfwriaeth er mwyn gweld rhagor o gynnwys ar y sgrin ar yr un pryd

Close

Nodiadau Esboniadol

Testun a grëwyd gan yr adran o’r llywodraeth oedd yn gyfrifol am destun y Ddeddf i esbonio beth mae’r Ddeddf yn ceisio ei wneud ac i wneud y Ddeddf yn hygyrch i ddarllenwyr nad oes ganddynt gymhwyster cyfreithiol. Cyflwynwyd Nodiadau Esboniadol ym 1999 ac maent yn cyd-fynd â phob Deddf Gyhoeddus ac eithrio Deddfau Adfeddiannu, Cronfa Gyfunol, Cyllid a Chyfnerthiad.

Close

Rhagor o Adnoddau

Gallwch wneud defnydd o ddogfennau atodol hanfodol a gwybodaeth ar gyfer yr eitem ddeddfwriaeth o’r tab hwn. Yn ddibynnol ar yr eitem ddeddfwriaeth sydd i’w gweld, gallai hyn gynnwys:

  • y PDF print gwreiddiol y fel deddfwyd fersiwn a ddefnyddiwyd am y copi print
  • rhestr o newidiadau a wnaed gan a/neu yn effeithio ar yr eitem hon o ddeddfwriaeth
  • manylion rhoi grym a newid cyffredinol
  • pob fformat o’r holl ddogfennau cysylltiedig
  • slipiau cywiro
  • dolenni i ddeddfwriaeth gysylltiedig ac adnoddau gwybodaeth eraill
Close

Llinell Amser Newidiadau

This timeline shows the different points in time where a change occurred. The dates will coincide with the earliest date on which the change (e.g an insertion, a repeal or a substitution) that was applied came into force. The first date in the timeline will usually be the earliest date when the provision came into force. In some cases the first date is 01/02/1991 (or for Northern Ireland legislation 01/01/2006). This date is our basedate. No versions before this date are available. For further information see the Editorial Practice Guide and Glossary under Help.

Close

Rhagor o Adnoddau

Defnyddiwch y ddewislen hon i agor dogfennau hanfodol sy’n cyd-fynd â’r ddeddfwriaeth a gwybodaeth am yr eitem hon o ddeddfwriaeth. Gan ddibynnu ar yr eitem o ddeddfwriaeth sy’n cael ei gweld gall hyn gynnwys:

  • y PDF print gwreiddiol y fel deddfwyd fersiwn a ddefnyddiwyd am y copi print
  • slipiau cywiro

liciwch ‘Gweld Mwy’ neu ddewis ‘Rhagor o Adnoddau’ am wybodaeth ychwanegol gan gynnwys

  • rhestr o newidiadau a wnaed gan a/neu yn effeithio ar yr eitem hon o ddeddfwriaeth
  • manylion rhoi grym a newid cyffredinol
  • pob fformat o’r holl ddogfennau cysylltiedig
  • dolenni i ddeddfwriaeth gysylltiedig ac adnoddau gwybodaeth eraill