PART 1

Master Trusts

Authorisation: applications etc

Decision on application
5
1
Where an application is made for authorisation of a Master Trust scheme under section 4, the Regulator must decide whether it is satisfied that the scheme meets the authorisation criteria.
2
The Regulator must make that decision within the period of six months beginning with the day on which it received the application.
3
The authorisation criteria are—
a
that the persons involved in the scheme are fit and proper persons (see section 7),
b
that the scheme is financially sustainable (see section 8),
c
that each scheme funder meets the requirements set out in section 10,
d
that the systems and processes used in running the scheme are sufficient to ensure that it is run effectively (see section 11), and
e
that the scheme has an adequate continuity strategy (see section 12).
4
If the Regulator is satisfied that the Master Trust scheme meets the authorisation criteria, it must—
a
grant the authorisation,
b
notify the applicant of its decision, and
c
add the scheme to its list of authorised Master Trust schemes (see section 13).
5
If the Regulator is not satisfied that the Master Trust scheme meets the authorisation criteria, it must—
a
refuse to grant the authorisation, and
b
notify the applicant of its decision.
6
A notification under subsection (5) must also include—
a
the reasons for the decision, and
b
details of the right of referral to the First-tier Tribunal or Upper Tribunal (see section 6).
Pt. 1 excluded (6.4.2022) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/121), regs. 1, 26(1)
S. 5 in operation at 16.3.2022 for specified purposes by S.R. 2022/110, art. 2(a)
Pt. 1 modified (6.4.2022) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/121), regs. 1, 28(4)(a)
S. 5 in operation at 6.4.2022 in so far as not already in operation by S.R. 2022/110, art. 2(b)
Pt. 1 modified (6.4.2022) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/121), regs. 1, 28(2)
S. 5 not in operation at Royal Assent, see s. 44(2)
Pt. 1 excluded (6.4.2022) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/121), regs. 1, 27(1)
Pt. 1 excluded (N.I.) (3.10.2022) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (revoked) 2022 (S.R. 2022/234), regs. 1, 26, 27
Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (3.10.2022) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (revoked) 2022 (S.R. 2022/234), regs. 1, 28, 29
Pt. 1 excluded (1.4.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/59), regs. 1, 26(1)
Pt. 1 excluded (1.4.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/59), regs. 1, 27(1)
Pt. 1 modified (1.4.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/59), regs. 1, 28(2)
Pt. 1 modified (1.4.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/59), regs. 1, 28(4)(a)
Pt. 1 excluded (29.9.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/148), regs. 1, 26
Pt. 1 excluded (29.9.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/148), regs. 1, 27
Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (29.9.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/148), regs. 1, 28(2)
Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (29.9.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/148), regs. 1, 28(4)(a)
Pt. 1 excluded (27.3.2024) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/78), regs. 1, 26
Pt. 1 excluded (27.3.2024) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/78), regs. 1, 27
Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (27.3.2024) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/78), regs. 1, 28(2)
Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (27.3.2024) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/78), regs. 1, 28(4)(a)