SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 15U.K. Amalgamations, Transfers of Engagements and Conversion: Supplementary

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Part IIU.K. Confirmation by [F1appropriate authority]

Textual Amendments

Applications for confirmationU.K.

5(1)An application by a friendly society for confirmation by the [F2appropriate authority]โ€”U.K.

(a)of an amalgamation under section 85 above,

(b)of a transfer of engagements of a friendly society under section 86 above, or

(c)of the conversion of a friendly society into a company under section 91 above,

shall be made in such manner as [F3the [F2appropriate authority] may direct].

(2)An application for confirmation of an amalgamation shall be made jointly by the friendly societies concerned.

[F4(3)The [F5appropriate authority] may, on the application or with the consent of a friendly society, direct in relation to any provision of regulations made for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) above that the provisions shall not apply to the society, or shall apply to it with such modifications as may be specified in the direction.

F4(4)A direction under sub-paragraph (3) above may be subject to conditions.

F4(5)A direction under sub-paragraph (3) above may be revoked by the [F6appropriate authority] at any time; and the [F6appropriate authority] may at any time vary any such direction on the application or with the consent of the society to which it applies.

[F7(5A)The PRA must send the FCA a copy of any direction, variation or revocation it makes under this paragraph.]

F4(6)Where the [F8appropriate authority]โ€”

(a)makes a direction under subsection (3) above, or

(b)revokes or varies such a direction,

[F9the FCA must] cause the direction, variation or revocation to be entered on a register kept by it for the purposes of this subsection.

F4(7)The register kept for the purposes of subsection (6) above shall be available for inspection on reasonable notice by members of the public.

F4(8)The [F10[F11FCA] shall keep] a copy ofโ€”

(a)any direction made F12... under subsection (3) above, and

(b)any revocation or variation of any such direction,

F13. . . in the public file of the society to which it relates.]

Textual Amendments

F3Words in Sch. 15 para. 5(1) substituted (17.8.2001 for specified purposes and otherwise 1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/2617, arts. 2, 8(1), 13(1), Sch. 3 para. 128(e)(ii) (with art. 13(3), Sch. 5); S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)

F10Words in Sch. 15 para. 5(8) substituted (17.8.2001 for specified purposes and otherwise 1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/2617, arts. 2, 8(1), 13(1), Sch. 3 para. 128(g)(i) (with art. 13(3), Sch. 5); S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)