EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (and in particular the deficiencies referred to in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (g) of section 8(2) of that Act).
These Regulations make amendments to legislation in the field of financial services. Part 2 amends the Financial Regulators’ Powers (Technical Standards etc.) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1115) to specify an additional EU Regulation for the purposes of Part 2 of S.I. 2018/1115. Part 3 amends Regulation (EU) 2015/760 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 on European long-term investment funds.
These Regulations refer to sourcebooks made by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8). Sourcebooks made by the Financial Conduct Authority are available on https://www.handbook.fca.org.uk/handbook, and copies of the rules referred to can be obtained from the Financial Conduct Authority, 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN, where they are also available for inspection.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.