PART XIVPENSION SCHEMES, SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, LIFE ANNUITIES ETC.

CHAPTER IVPERSONAL PENSION SCHEMES

Restrictions on approval

632Establishment of schemes

1

The Board shall not approve a personal pension scheme established by any person other than—

a

a person who is authorised under Chapter III of Part I of the [1986 c. 60.] Financial Services Act 1986 to carry on investment business and who carries on business of a kind mentioned in subsection (2) below;

b

a building society within the meaning of the [1986 c. 53.] Building Societies Act 1986;

c

an institution authorised under the [1987 c. 22.] Banking Act 1987;

d

a recognised bank or licensed institution within the meaning of the [1979 c. 37.] Banking Act 1979.

2

The kinds of business referred to in subsection (1)(a) above are—

a

issuing insurance policies or annuity contracts;

b

managing unit trust schemes authorised under section 78(1) of the Financial Services Act 1986.

3

Subsection (1) above shall not apply in relation to a scheme approved by the Board by virtue of section 620(5) if it was established before 4th January 1988.

4

The Treasury may by order amend this section as it has effect for the time being.