Companies Act 1989

81 Amendments of the Banking Act 1987

(1) In section 84(1) of the [1987 c. 22.] Banking Act 1987 (disclosure of information obtained under that Act), the Table showing the authorities to which, and functions for the purposes of which, disclosure may be made is amended as follows.

(2) In the entry relating to the Secretary of State, in column 2, for “or the Financial Services Act 1986” substitute “, the Financial Services Act 1986 or Part II, III or VII of the Companies Act 1989”.

(3) For the entry relating to inspectors appointed by the Secretary of State substitute—

“An inspector appointed under Part XIV of the [1985 c. 6.] Companies Act 1985 or section 94 or 177 of the Financial Services Act 1986.

Functions under that Part or that section.”.

(4) For the entry beginning “A person authorised by the Secretary of State” substitute—

“A person authorised to exercise powers under section 44 of the Insurance Companies Act 1982, section 447 of the [1985 c. 6.] Companies Act 1985, section 106 of the Financial Services Act 1986 or section 84 of the Companies Act 1989.

Functions under that section.”.

(5) For the entry relating to a designated agency or transferee body or the competent authority (within the meaning of the [1986 c. 60.] Financial Services Act 1986) substitute—

“A designated agency (within the meaning of the Financial Services Act 1986).	Functions under the Financial Services Act 1986 or Part VII of the Companies Act 1989.
A transferee body or the competent authority (within the meaning of the Financial Services Act 1986).	Functions under the Financial Services Act 1986.”.