63 Withdrawal of approval.U.K.
[F1(1)The FCA may withdraw an approval under section 59 given by the FCA or the PRA in relation to the performance by a person of a function if the FCA considers that the person is not a fit and proper person to perform the function.
(1A)The PRA may withdraw an approval under section 59 in relation to the performance by a person (“A”) of a function if—
(a)the PRA gave the approval, or the FCA gave the approval and the function is a significant-influence function performed in relation to the carrying on by a PRA-authorised person of a regulated activity, and
(b)the PRA considers that A is not a fit and proper person to perform the function.
(1B)“Significant-influence function” has the same meaning as in section 59.
(1C)Before one regulator withdraws an approval given by the other regulator, it must consult the other regulator.]
(2)When considering whether to withdraw [F2an approval, the FCA or the PRA may take into account any matter which could be taken into account in] considering an application made under section 60 in respect of the performance of the function to which the approval relates [F3(on the assumption, if it is not the case, that the application was one falling to be considered by it)].
(3)If [F4a regulator] proposes to withdraw [F5an approval] , it must give each of the interested parties a warning notice.
(4)If [F4a regulator] decides to withdraw [F5an approval], it must give each of the interested parties a decision notice.
(5)If [F4a regulator] decides to withdraw [F5an approval], each of the interested parties may refer the matter to the Tribunal.
(6)“The interested parties”, in relation to an approval, are—
(a)the person on whose application it was given (“A”);
(b)the person in respect of whom it was given (“B”); and
(c)the person by whom B’s services are retained, if not A.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 63(1)-(1C) substituted for s. 63(1) (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), ss. 14(3), 122(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F2Words in s. 63(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 5 para. 7(2)(a) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F3Words in s. 63(2) inserted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 5 para. 7(2)(b) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F4Words in s. 63(3)-(5) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 5 para. 7(3)(a) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F5Words in s. 63(3)-(5) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 5 para. 7(3)(b) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 63 modified (1.7.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 30.6.2010) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1342), arts. 1(2), 34, Sch. paras. 1, 3
C2Ss. 60-63 applied (with modifications) (31.12.2011) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Permissions, Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) (Northern Ireland Credit Unions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2832), art. 8
C3S. 63 applied (with modifications) (31.12.2011) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Permissions, Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) (Northern Ireland Credit Unions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/2832), art. 6(3)
C4S. 63(1)(3)-(6) excluded (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3592, arts. 1(2), 61(2) (with art. 23(2))
C5S. 63(3) extended (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3592, arts. 1(2), 52(2) (with art. 23(2))
C6S. 63(4) modified (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3592, arts. 1(2), 75(2) (with art. 23(2))
Commencement Information
I1S. 63 wholly in force at 1.12.2001; s. 63 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 431(2); s. 63 in force for specified purposes at 3.9.2001 by S.I. 2001/2632, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2; s. 63 in force in so far as not already in force at 1.12.2001 by S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)