PART 3Consequential Amendments

Amendment to the Companies Act 19898

1

The Companies Act 19897 is amended as follows.

2

In section 87(2)(b)(iii)8 (exceptions from restrictions on disclosure), for “or the Banking Act 2009” substitute “, the Banking Act 2009 or Schedule 11 to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023”.

3

In section 1669 (powers to give directions)—

a

in subsection (3)(d)—

i

in sub-paragraph (i), after “regime)” insert “or Schedule 11 to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (central counterparties)”;

ii

in sub-paragraph (ii), after “Part” insert “or that Schedule”;

b

in subsection (7B)—

i

in paragraph (b)(ii), after “regime)” insert “or Schedule 11 to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (central counterparties)”;

ii

in paragraph (b)(iii), after “Part” insert “or that Schedule”.