SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4The Payment Systems Regulator

Arrangements for discharging functions

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(1)

The Regulator may make arrangements for any of its functions to be discharged by—

(a)

a committee, sub-committee, officer or member of staff of the Regulator;

(b)

an officer or member of staff of the FCA.

This is subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (4).

(2)

In exercising any functions within sub-paragraph (3), the Regulator must act through its board.

(3)

The functions referred to in sub-paragraph (2) are—

(a)

giving general directions under section 54;

(b)

imposing generally-imposed requirements under section 55.

(4)

The function of issuing general guidance may not be discharged by an officer or member of staff of the Regulator or of the FCA.