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13Prohibition ordersU.K.

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(1)Section 56 of FSMA 2000 (performance of regulated activities: prohibition orders) is amended as follows.

(2)For subsection (1) substitute—

(1)The FCA may make a prohibition order if it appears to it that an individual is not a fit and proper person to perform functions in relation to a regulated activity carried on by—

(a)an authorised person,

(b)a person who is an exempt person in relation to that activity, or

(c)a person to whom, as a result of Part 20, the general prohibition does not apply in relation to that activity.

(1A)The PRA may make a prohibition order if it appears to it that an individual is not a fit and proper person to perform functions in relation to a regulated activity carried on by—

(a)a PRA-authorised person, or

(b)a person who is an exempt person in relation to a PRA-regulated activity carried on by the person.

(3)In subsection (2), for “The Authority may make an order (“a prohibition order”)” substitute “ A “prohibition order” is an order ”.

(4)In subsection (3), for paragraph (b) substitute—

(b)all persons falling within subsection (3A) or a particular paragraph of that subsection or all persons within a specified class of person falling within a particular paragraph of that subsection.

(5)After subsection (3) insert—

(3A)A person falls within this subsection if the person is—

(a)an authorised person,

(b)an exempt person, or

(c)a person to whom, as a result of Part 20, the general prohibition does not apply in relation to a regulated activity.

(6)In subsection (6), for “An authorised person” substitute “ A person falling within subsection (3A) ”.

(7)In subsection (7)—

(a)for “The Authority” substitute “ The regulator that has made a prohibition order ”, and

(b)for “a prohibition order” substitute “ the order ”.

(8)After subsection (7) insert—

(7A)If—

(a)the FCA proposes to vary or revoke a prohibition order, and

(b)as a result of the proposed variation or revocation, an individual—

(i)will no longer be prohibited from performing a function of interest to the PRA, or

(ii)will be prohibited from performing such a function,

the FCA must consult the PRA before varying or revoking the order.

(7B)A function is of interest to the PRA if it is performed in relation to a regulated activity carried on by—

(a)a PRA-authorised person, or

(b)a person who is an exempt person in relation to a PRA-regulated activity carried on by the person.

(7C)The PRA must consult the FCA before varying or revoking a prohibition order.

(9)Omit subsection (8).

(10)Section 57 of FSMA 2000 (prohibition orders: procedure and right to refer to Tribunal) is amended as follows.

(11)In subsections (1) and (3), for “the Authority” substitute “ a regulator ”.

(12)At the end insert—

(6)If—

(a)the FCA proposes to make a prohibition order, and

(b)as a result of the proposed order, an individual will be prohibited from performing a function of interest to the PRA,

the FCA must consult the PRA before giving a warning notice under this section.

(7)A function is of interest to the PRA if it is performed in relation to a regulated activity carried on by—

(a)a PRA-authorised person, or

(b)a person who is an exempt person in relation to a PRA-regulated activity carried on by the person.

(8)The PRA must consult the FCA before giving a warning notice under this section.

Commencement Information

I1S. 13 in force at 1.4.2013 by S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

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