Article 3U.K.Notice to the SIPS operator

1.In accordance with Article 22(1) of Regulation (EU) No 795/2014 (ECB/2014/28) and based on the findings of a draft assessment or an assessment, the competent authority shall give written notice to a SIPS operator which may include requesting additional information or explanations to be provided.

2.The written notice shall specify the nature of the non-compliance or suspected non-compliance, as well as the facts, information, assessments or legal grounds supporting the finding of non-compliance or suspected non-compliance. It shall state the corrective measure(s) that the competent authority considers imposing. It shall further state whether the case is considered serious and whether immediate action is required under Article 4(2).

3.For cases of ongoing non-compliance, the written notice shall also specify the lack of progress or inadequacy of the progress made by the SIPS operator with regard to the implementation of the action plan agreed with the competent authority.