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Part XXIVU.K. Insolvency

InterpretationU.K.

355 Interpretation of this Part.U.K.

(1)In this Part—

  • “the 1985 Act” means the M1Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985;

  • “the 1986 Act” means the M2Insolvency Act 1986;

  • “the 1989 Order” means the M3Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989;

  • “body” means a body of persons—

    (a)

    over which the court has jurisdiction under any provision of, or made under, the 1986 Act (or the 1989 Order); but

    (b)

    which is not a building society, a friendly society or [F1a registered society]; and

  • “court” means—

    (a)

    the court having jurisdiction for the purposes of the 1985 Act or the 1986 Act; or

    (b)

    in Northern Ireland, the High Court.

  • [F2“PRA-regulated person” means a person who—

    (a)

    is or has been a PRA-authorised person,

    (b)

    is or has been an appointed representative whose principal (or one of whose principals) is, or was, a PRA-authorised person, or

    (c)

    is carrying on or has carried on a PRA-regulated activity in contravention of the general prohibition.]

(2)In this Part “insurer” has such meaning as may be specified in an order made by the Treasury.

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Marginal Citations

Voluntary arrangementsU.K.

356 [F3Powers of FCA and PRA] to participate in proceedings: company voluntary arrangements.U.K.

[F4(1)Where a voluntary arrangement has effect under Part I of the 1986 Act in respect of a company or insolvent partnership which is an authorised person, [F5or recognised investment exchange, the appropriate regulator] may apply to the court under section 6 or 7 of that Act.]

[F6(2)Where a voluntary arrangement has been approved under Part II of the 1989 Order in respect of a company or insolvent partnership which is an authorised person, [F7or recognised investment exchange, the appropriate regulator] may apply to the court under Article 19 or 20 of that Order.]

(3)If a person other than [F8a regulator] makes an application to the court in relation to the company or insolvent partnership under [F9any] of those provisions, [F10the appropriate regulator] is entitled to be heard at any hearing relating to the application.

[F11(4)"The appropriate regulator” means—

(a)in the case of a PRA-authorised person—

(i)for the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), the FCA or the PRA, and

(ii)for the purposes of subsection (3), each of the FCA and the PRA;

(b)in any other case, the FCA.

(5)If either regulator makes an application to the court under any of those provisions in relation to a PRA-authorised person, the other regulator is entitled to be heard at any hearing relating to the application.]

Textual Amendments

F3Words in s. 356 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 3(5) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F4S. 356(1) substituted (1.1.2003 subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5 of the commencing S.I.) by 2000 c. 39, s. 15(3)(a); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2

F5Words in s. 356(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 3(2) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F6S. 356(2) substituted (1.1.2003 subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5 of the commencing S.I.) by 2000 c. 39, s. 15(3)(b); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2

F7Words in s. 356(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 3(2) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F9Word in s. 356(3) substituted (1.1.2003 subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-5 of the commencing S.I.) by 2000 c. 39, s. 15(3)(c); S.I. 2002/2711, art. 2

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2S. 356 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/1090, regs. 1, 6

C3S. 356 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (13.9.2004) by Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004/307), reg. 6

357 [F12Powers of FCA and PRA] to participate in proceedings: individual voluntary arrangements.U.K.

(1)The [F13appropriate regulator] is entitled to be heard on an application by an individual who is an authorised person under section 253 of the 1986 Act (or Article 227 of the 1989 Order).

(2)Subsections (3) to (6) apply if such an order is made on the application of such a person.

(3)A person appointed for the purpose by the [F13appropriate regulator] is entitled to attend any meeting of creditors of the debtor summoned under section 257 of the 1986 Act (or Article 231 of the 1989 Order).

(4)Notice of the result of a meeting so summoned is to be given to the [F13appropriate regulator] by the chairman of the meeting.

(5)The [F13appropriate regulator] may apply to the court—

(a)under section 262 of the 1986 Act (or Article 236 of the 1989 Order); or

(b)under section 263 of the 1986 Act (or Article 237 of the 1989 Order).

(6)If a person other than [F14a regulator] makes an application to the court under any provision mentioned in subsection (5), [F15the appropriate regulator] is entitled to be heard at any hearing relating to the application.

[F16(7)"The appropriate regulator” means—

(a)in the case of a PRA-authorised person—

(i)for the purposes of subsections (1) and (4) to (6), each of the FCA and the PRA, and

(ii)for the purposes of subsection (3), the FCA or the PRA;

(b)in any other case, the FCA.

(8)If either regulator makes an application to the court under any of the provisions mentioned in subsection (5) in relation to a PRA-authorised person, the other regulator is entitled to be heard at any hearing relating to the application.]

Textual Amendments

F12Words in s. 357 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 4(5) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F13Words in s. 357(1)-(5) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 4(2) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

358 [F17Powers of FCA and PRA] to participate in proceedings: trust deeds for creditors in Scotland.U.K.

(1)This section applies where a trust deed has been granted by or on behalf of a debtor who is an authorised person [F18or recognised investment exchange].

(2)The trustee must, as soon as practicable after he becomes aware that the debtor is an authorised person [F19or recognised investment exchange], send to the [F20appropriate regulator]—

(a)in every case, a copy of the trust deed;

(b)where any other document or information is sent to every creditor known to the trustee in pursuance of paragraph 5(1)(c) of Schedule 5 to the 1985 Act, a copy of such document or information.

(3)Paragraph 7 of that Schedule applies to the [F20appropriate regulator] as if it were a qualified creditor who has not been sent a copy of the notice as mentioned in paragraph 5(1)(c) of the Schedule.

(4)The [F20appropriate regulator] must be given the same notice as the creditors of any meeting of creditors held in relation to the trust deed.

(5)A person appointed for the purpose by [F21the appropriate regulator] is entitled to attend and participate in (but not to vote at) any such meeting of creditors as if [F22that regulator] were a creditor under the deed.

(6)This section does not affect any right [F23a regulator] has as a creditor of a debtor who is an authorised person [F24or recognised investment exchange].

[F25(6A)"The appropriate regulator” means—

(a)in the case of a PRA-authorised person—

(i)for the purposes of subsections (2), (3) and (4), each of the FCA and the PRA, and

(ii)for the purposes of subsection (5), the FCA or the PRA;

(b)in any other case, the FCA.]

(7)Expressions used in this section and in the 1985 Act have the same meaning in this section as in that Act.

Textual Amendments

F17Words in s. 358 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 5(7) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F20Words in s. 358(2)-(4) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 5(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

Administration ordersU.K.

[F26359 Administration orderU.K.

(1)The [F27FCA] may make an administration application under Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act [F28or Schedule B1 to the 1989 Order] in relation to a company or insolvent partnership which—

(a)is or has been an authorised person [F29or recognised investment exchange],

(b)is or has been an appointed representative, or

(c)is carrying on or has carried on a regulated activity in contravention of the general prohibition.

[F30(1A)The PRA may make an administration application under Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act or Schedule B1 to the 1989 Order in relation to a company or insolvent partnership which is a PRA-regulated person.]

(2)Subsection (3) applies in relation to an administration application made (or a petition presented) by [F31a regulator] by virtue of this section.

(3)Any of the following shall be treated for the purpose of paragraph 11(a) of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act [F32or paragraph 12(a) of Schedule B1 to the 1989 Order] as unable to pay its debts—

(a)a company or partnership in default on an obligation to pay a sum due and payable under an agreement, F33. . .

(b)an authorised deposit taker in default on an obligation to pay a sum due and payable in respect of a relevant deposit.[F34, and—

(c)an authorised reclaim fund in default on an obligation to pay a sum payable as a result of a claim made by virtue of section 1(2)(b) or 2(2)(b) of the Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008.]

(4)In this section—

  • “agreement” means an agreement the making or performance of which constitutes or is part of a regulated activity carried on by the company or partnership,

  • “authorised deposit taker” means a person with a [F35Part 4A] permission to accept deposits (but not a person who has a [F35Part 4A] permission to accept deposits only for the purpose of carrying on another regulated activity in accordance with that permission),

  • [F36“authorised reclaim fund” means a reclaim fund within the meaning given by section 5(1) of the Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 that is authorised for the purposes of this Act;]

  • “company” means a company—

    (a)

    in respect of which an administrator may be appointed under Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act, or

    (b)

    [F37in respect of which an administrator may be appointed under Schedule B1 to the 1989 Order,]

  • “relevant deposit” shall, ignoring any restriction on the meaning of deposit arising from the identity of the person making the deposit, be construed in accordance with—

    (a)

    section 22,

    (b)

    any relevant order under that section, and

    (c)

    Schedule 2.

(5)The definition of “authorised deposit taker” in subsection (4) shall be construed in accordance with—

(a)section 22,

(b)any relevant order under that section, and

(c)Schedule 2.]

Textual Amendments

F36S. 359(4): definition of "authorised reclaim fund" inserted (12.3.2009) by Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 (c. 31), ss. 15, 31(1), Sch. 2 para. 6(3); S.I. 2009/490, art. 2 (with art. 3)

F37S. 359(4): in the definition of "company", paragraph (b) substituted (N.I.) (27.3.2006) by The Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1455 (N.I. 10)), arts. 1(3), 3(3), Sch. 2 para. 58(4); S.R. 2006/21, art. 2 (subject to S.R. 2006/22, arts. 2-7)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C8S. 359(1)-(4) applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (13.9.2004) by Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004/307), reg. 6

360 Insurers.U.K.

(1)The Treasury may by order provide that such provisions of Part II of the 1986 Act (or Part III of the 1989 Order) as may be specified are to apply in relation to insurers with such modifications as may be specified.

(2)An order under this section—

(a)may provide that such provisions of this Part as may be specified are to apply in relation to the administration of insurers in accordance with the order with such modifications as may be specified; and

(b)requires the consent of the Secretary of State.

(3)“Specified” means specified in the order.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

[F39361Administrator’s duty to report to [F38FCA and PRA] U.K.

(1)This section applies where a company or partnership is—

(a)in administration within the meaning of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act, or

[F40(b)in administration within the meaning of Schedule B1 to the 1989 Order.]

[F41(2)If the administrator thinks that the company or partnership is carrying on, or has carried on—

(a)a regulated activity in contravention of the general prohibition, or

(b)a credit-related regulated activity in contravention of section 20,

the administrator must report the matter to the appropriate regulator without delay.]

[F42(2A)"The appropriate regulator” means—

(a)where the regulated activity is a PRA-regulated activity, the FCA and the PRA;

(b)in any other case, the FCA.]

[F43(3)Subsection (2) does not apply where—

(a)the administration arises out of an administration order made on an application made or petition presented by a regulator, and

(b)the regulator's application or petition depended on a contravention by the company or partnership of the general prohibition.]]

Textual Amendments

F38Words in s. 361 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 7(5) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C10Ss. 361-365 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (13.9.2004) by Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004/307), reg. 6

362 [F44Powers of FCA and PRA] to participate in proceedings.U.K.

(1)This section applies if a person F45... [F46makes an administration application under Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act [F47or Schedule B1 to the 1989 Order]] in relation to a company or partnership which—

(a)is, or has been, an authorised person [F48or recognised investment exchange];

(b)is, or has been, an appointed representative; or

(c)is carrying on, or has carried on, a regulated activity in contravention of the general prohibition.

[F49(1A)This section also applies in relation to—

(a)the appointment under paragraph 14 or 22 of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act [F50or paragraph 15 or 23 of Schedule B1 to the 1989 Order] of an administrator of a company of a kind described in subsection (1)(a) to (c), or

(b)the filing with the court of a copy of notice of intention to appoint an administrator under [F51any] of those paragraphs.]

[F52(1B)This section also applies in relation to—

(a)the appointment under paragraph 22 of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act (as applied by order under section 420 of the 1986 Act), or under paragraph 23 of Schedule B1 to the 1989 Order (as applied by order under Article 364 of the 1989 Order), of an administrator of a partnership of a kind described in subsection (1)(a) to (c), or

(b)the filing with the court of a copy of notice of intention to appoint an administrator under either of those paragraphs (as so applied).]

(2)The [F53appropriate regulator] is entitled to be heard—

(a)at the hearing of the [F54administration application [F55or the petition]]; and

(b)at any other hearing of the court in relation to the company or partnership under Part II of the 1986 Act (or Part III of the 1989 Order).

(3)Any notice or other document required to be sent to a creditor of the company or partnership must also be sent to the [F53appropriate regulator].

[F56(4)The [F53appropriate regulator] may apply to the court under paragraph 74 of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act [F57or paragraph 75 of Schedule B1 to the 1989 Order].

(4A)In respect of an application under subsection (4)—

(a)paragraph 74(1)(a) and (b) shall have effect as if for the words “harm the interests of the applicant (whether alone or in common with some or all other members or creditors)” there were substituted the words “harm the interests of some or all members or creditors”, and

[F58(b)paragraph 75(1)(a) and (b) of Schedule B1 to the 1989 Order shall have effect as if for the words “harm the interests of the applicant (whether alone or in common with some or all other members or creditors)” there were substituted the words harm the interests of some or all members or creditors.]]

(5)A person appointed for the purpose by the [F53appropriate regulator] is entitled—

(a)to attend any meeting of creditors of the company or partnership summoned under any enactment;

(b)to attend any meeting of a committee established under [F59paragraph 57 of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act] (or [F60paragraph 58 of Schedule B1 to the 1989 Order]; and

(c)to make representations as to any matter for decision at such a meeting.

(6)If, during the course of the administration of a company, a compromise or arrangement is proposed between the company and its creditors, or any class of them, the [F53appropriate regulator] may apply to the court under [F61section 896 or 899 of the Companies Act 2006].

[F62(7)"The appropriate regulator” means—

(a)for the purposes of subsections (2) to (4) and (6)—

(i)where the company or partnership is a PRA-regulated person, each of the FCA and the PRA, and

(ii)in any other case, the FCA;

(b)for the purposes of subsection (5)—

(i)where the company or partnership is a PRA-regulated person, the FCA or the PRA, and

(ii)in any other case, the FCA.

(8)But where the administration application was made by a regulator “the appropriate regulator” does not include that regulator.]

Textual Amendments

F44Words in s. 362 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 8(6) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F45Words in s. 362(1) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 8(2)(a) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F46Words in s. 362(1) substituted (15.9.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 248(3), 279, Sch. 17 para. 57(a) (with s. 249(1)-(3)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 1(3)-(5), 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2)

F53Words in s. 362(2)-(6) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 8(4) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F54Words in s. 362(2)(a) substituted (15.9.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 248(3), 279, Sch. 17 para. 57(c) (with s. 249(1)-(3)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 1(3)-(5), 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2)

F56S. 362(4)(4A) substituted (15.9.2003) for s. 362(4) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 248(3), 279, Sch. 17 para. 57(d) (with s. 249(1)-(3)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 1(3)-(5), 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2)

F59Words in s. 362(5)(b) substituted (15.9.2003) by Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40), ss. 248(3), 279, Sch. 17 para. 57(e) (with s. 249(1)-(3)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 1(3)-(5), 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C13S. 362 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/1090, regs. 1, 6

C14Ss. 361-365 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (13.9.2004) by Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004/307), reg. 6

C17S. 362(6) applied (with modifications) (8.2.2011 with application in accordance with reg. 27(a) of the applying S.I.) by The Investment Bank Special Administration Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/245), regs. 1, 27(a), Sch. 6 para. 3(4)

[F63362A Administrator appointed by company or directorsU.K.

(1)This section applies in relation to a company [F64or partnership] of a kind described in section 362(1)(a) to (c).

[F65(2)An administrator of the company or partnership may not be appointed under a provision specified in subsection (2A) without the consent of the appropriate regulator.

(2A)Those provisions are—

(a)paragraph 22 of Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act (including that paragraph as applied in relation to partnerships by order under section 420 of that Act);

(b)paragraph 23 of Schedule B1 to the 1989 Order (including that paragraph as applied in relation to partnerships by order under article 364 of that Order).

(2B)“The appropriate regulator” means—

(a)where the company or partnership is a PRA-regulated person, the PRA, and

(b)in any other case, the FCA.]

(3)Consent under subsection (2)—

(a)must be in writing, and

(b)must be filed with the court along with the notice of intention to appoint under paragraph 27 of [F66Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act or paragraph 28 of Schedule B1 to the 1989 Order].

(4)In a case where no notice of intention to appoint is required—

(a)subsection (3)(b) shall not apply, but

(b)consent under subsection (2) must accompany the notice of appointment filed under paragraph 29 of [F67Schedule B1 to the 1986 Act or paragraph 30 of Schedule B1 to the 1989 Order].]

Textual Amendments

F65S. 362A(2)-(2B) substituted for s. 362A(2) (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 9(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C18Ss. 361-365 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (13.9.2004) by Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004/307), reg. 6

ReceivershipU.K.

363 [F68Powers of FCA and PRA] to participate in proceedings.U.K.

(1)This section applies if a receiver has been appointed in relation to a company which—

(a)is, or has been, an authorised person [F69or recognised investment exchange];

(b)is, or has been, an appointed representative; or

(c)is carrying on, or has carried on, a regulated activity in contravention of the general prohibition.

(2)The [F70appropriate regulator] is entitled to be heard on an application made under section 35 or 63 of the 1986 Act (or Article 45 of the 1989 Order).

(3)The [F70appropriate regulator] is entitled to make an application under section 41(1)(a) or 69(1)(a) of the 1986 Act (or Article 51(1)(a) of the 1989 Order).

(4)A report under section 48(1) or 67(1) of the 1986 Act (or Article 58(1) of the 1989 Order) must be sent by the person making it to the [F70appropriate regulator].

(5)A person appointed for the purpose by the [F70appropriate regulator] is entitled—

(a)to attend any meeting of creditors of the company summoned under any enactment;

(b)to attend any meeting of a committee established under section 49 or 68 of the 1986 Act (or Article 59 of the 1989 Order); and

(c)to make representations as to any matter for decision at such a meeting.

[F71(6)"The appropriate regulator” means—

(a)for the purposes of subsections (2) to (4)—

(i)where the company is a PRA-regulated person, each of the FCA and the PRA, and

(ii)in any other case, the FCA;

(b)for the purposes of subsection (5)—

(i)where the company is a PRA-regulated person, the FCA or the PRA, and

(ii)in any other case, the FCA.]

Textual Amendments

F68Words in s. 363 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 10(5) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F70Words in s. 363(2)-(5) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 10(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C20S. 363 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/1090, regs. 1, 6

C21Ss. 361-365 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (13.9.2004) by Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004/307), reg. 6

364 Receiver’s duty to report to [F72FCA and PRA] U.K.

If—

(a)a receiver has been appointed in relation to a company, and

(b)it appears to the receiver that the company is carrying on, or has carried on, a regulated activity in contravention of the general prohibition [F73or a credit-related regulated activity in contravention of section 20],

the receiver must report the matter [F74without delay to the FCA and, if the regulated activity concerned is a PRA-regulated activity, to the PRA].

Textual Amendments

F72Words in s. 364 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 11(c) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C22S. 364 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/1090, regs. 1, 6

C23Ss. 361-365 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (13.9.2004) by Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004/307), reg. 6

Voluntary winding upU.K.

365 [F75Powers of FCA and PRA] to participate in proceedings.U.K.

(1)This section applies in relation to a company which—

(a)is being wound up voluntarily;

(b)is an authorised person [F76or recognised investment exchange]; and

(c)is not an insurer effecting or carrying out contracts of long-term insurance.

(2)The [F77appropriate regulator] may apply to the court under section 112 of the 1986 Act (or Article 98 of the 1989 Order) in respect of the company.

(3)The [F77appropriate regulator] is entitled to be heard at any hearing of the court in relation to the voluntary winding up of the company.

(4)Any notice or other document required to be sent to a creditor of the company must also be sent to the [F77appropriate regulator].

(5)A person appointed for the purpose by the [F77appropriate regulator] is entitled—

(a)to attend any meeting of creditors of the company summoned under any enactment;

(b)to attend any meeting of a committee established under section 101 of the 1986 Act (or Article 87 of the 1989 Order); and

(c)to make representations as to any matter for decision at such a meeting.

(6)The voluntary winding up of the company does not bar the right of the [F77appropriate regulator] to have it wound up by the court.

(7)If, during the course of the winding up of the company, a compromise or arrangement is proposed between the company and its creditors, or any class of them, the [F77appropriate regulator] may apply to the court under [F78section 896 or 899 of the Companies Act 2006].

[F79(8)"The appropriate regulator” means—

(a)for the purposes of subsections (2) to (4), (6) and (7)—

(i)where the company is a PRA-authorised person, each of the FCA and the PRA, and

(ii)in any other case, the FCA;

(b)for the purposes of subsection (5)—

(i)where the company is a PRA-authorised person, the FCA or the PRA, and

(ii)in any other case, the FCA.]

Textual Amendments

F75Words in s. 365 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 12(5) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F77Words in s. 365(2)-(7) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 12(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C24S. 365 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/1090, regs. 1, 6

C25Ss. 361-365 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (13.9.2004) by Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004/307), reg. 6

366 Insurers effecting or carrying out long-term contracts or insurance.U.K.

(1)An insurer effecting or carrying out contracts of long-term insurance may not be wound up voluntarily without the consent of the [F80PRA].

(2)If notice of a general meeting of such an insurer is given, specifying the intention to propose a resolution for voluntary winding up of the insurer, a director of the insurer must notify the [F81PRA] as soon as practicable after he becomes aware of it.

(3)A person who fails to comply with subsection (2) is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

[F82(4)A winding up resolution may not be passed—

(a)as a written resolution (in accordance with Chapter 2 of Part 13 of the Companies Act 2006), or

(b)at a meeting called in accordance with section 307(4) to (6) or 337(2) of that Act (agreement of members to calling of meeting at short notice).]

(5)A copy of a winding-up resolution forwarded to the registrar of companies in accordance with [F83section 30 of the Companies Act 2006] must be accompanied by a certificate issued by the [F84PRA] stating that it consents to the voluntary winding up of the insurer.

(6)If subsection (5) is complied with, the voluntary winding up is to be treated as having commenced at the time the resolution was passed.

(7)If subsection (5) is not complied with, the resolution has no effect.

(8)“Winding-up resolution” means a resolution for voluntary winding up of an insurer effecting or carrying out contracts of long-term insurance.

[F85(9)Before giving or refusing consent under subsection (1), the PRA must consult the FCA.

(10)In the event that the activity of effecting or carrying out long-term contracts of insurance as principal is not to any extent a PRA-regulated activity—

(a)references to the PRA in subsections (1), (2) and (5) are to be read as references to the FCA, and

(b)subsection (9) does not apply.]

Textual Amendments

Winding up by the courtU.K.

367 Winding-up petitions.U.K.

(1)The [F86FCA] may present a petition to the court for the winding up of a body which—

(a)is, or has been, an authorised person [F87or recognised investment exchange];

(b)is, or has been, an appointed representative; or

(c)is carrying on, or has carried on, a regulated activity in contravention of the general prohibition.

[F88(1A)The PRA may present a petition to the court for the winding up of a body which is a PRA-regulated person.]

(2)In [F89subsections (1) and (1A)] “body” includes any partnership.

(3)On such a petition, the court may wind up the body if—

[F90(za)in the case of an insurance undertaking or reinsurance undertaking, the PRA has cancelled the body’s Part 4A permission pursuant to section 55J(7C);]

(a)the body is unable to pay its debts within the meaning of section 123 or 221 of the 1986 Act (or Article 103 or 185 of the 1989 Order); or

(b)the court is of the opinion that it is just and equitable that it should be wound up.

(4)If a body is in default on an obligation to pay a sum due and payable under an agreement, it is to be treated for the purpose of subsection (3)(a) as unable to pay its debts.

(5)“Agreement” means an agreement the making or performance of which constitutes or is part of a regulated activity carried on by the body concerned.

(6)Subsection (7) applies if a petition is presented under subsection (1) [F91or (1A)] for the winding up of a partnership—

(a)on the ground mentioned in subsection (3)(b); or

(b)in Scotland, on a ground mentioned in subsection (3)(a) or (b).

(7)The court has jurisdiction, and the 1986 Act (or the 1989 Order) has effect, as if the partnership were an unregistered company as defined by section 220 of that Act (or Article 184 of that Order).

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C26S. 367 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/1090, regs. 1, 6

S. 367 amended (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/2657, arts. 1(1), 12 (which was revoked (8.10.2001) by S.I. 2001/3083, arts. 1(2), 23); S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)

S. 367 amended (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3083, arts. 1(2), 12; S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)

C27S. 367 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (13.9.2004) by Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004/307), reg. 6

C28S. 367 applied (with modifications) (1.11.2009) by The Payment Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/209), regs. 1(2)(c), 95, Sch. 5 para. 6 (with reg. 3) (as amended (1.4.2013) by The Financial Services Act 2012 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/472), Sch. 2 para 155(6)(f) (with Sch. 2 para. 156))

C30S. 367(3)(a) modified (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3650, arts. 1(a), 15

C31S. 367(5) modified (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3650, arts. 1(a), 14

368 Winding-up petitions: EEA and Treaty firms.U.K.

[F92(1)][F93A regulator] may not present a petition to the court under section 367 for the winding up of—

(a)an EEA firm which qualifies for authorisation under Schedule 3, or

(b)a Treaty firm which qualifies for authorisation under Schedule 4,

unless it [F94or the other regulator] has been asked to do so by the home state regulator of the firm concerned.

[F95(2)If a regulator receives from the home state regulator of a body falling within subsection (1)(a) or (b) a request to present a petition to the court under section 367 for the winding up of the body, it must—

(a)notify the other regulator of the request, and

(b)provide the other regulator with such information relating to the request as it thinks fit.]

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C32S. 368 applied (with modifications) (1.11.2009) by The Payment Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/209), regs. 1(2)(c), 95, Sch. 5 para. 6 (with reg. 3) (as amended (1.4.2013) by The Financial Services Act 2012 (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/472), Sch. 2 para. 155(6)(f) (with Sch. 2 para. 156))

369 Insurers: service of petition etc. on [F96FCA and PRA].U.K.

(1)If a person other than [F97a regulator] presents a petition for the winding up of an authorised person with permission to effect or carry out contracts of insurance, the petitioner must serve a copy of the petition [F98on the appropriate regulator].

(2)If a person other than [F99a regulator] applies to have a provisional liquidator appointed under section 135 of the 1986 Act (or Article 115 of the 1989 Order) in respect of an authorised person with permission to effect or carry out contracts of insurance, the applicant must serve a copy of the application [F100on the appropriate regulator].

[F101(3)"The appropriate regulator” means—

(a)in relation to a PRA-authorised person, the FCA and the PRA, and

(b)in any other case, the FCA.

(4)If either regulator—

(a)presents a petition for the winding up of a PRA-authorised person with permission to effect or carry out contracts of insurance, or

(b)applies to have a provisional liquidator appointed under section 135 of the 1986 Act (or Article 115 of the 1989 Order) in respect of a PRA-authorised person with permission to effect or carry out contracts of insurance,

that regulator must serve a copy of the petition or application (as the case requires) on the other regulator.]

Textual Amendments

F96Words in s. 369 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 16(5) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

[F102369AReclaim funds: service of petition etc on [F103FCA and PRA] U.K.

(1)If a person [F104other than a regulator] presents a petition for the winding up of an authorised reclaim fund, the petitioner must serve a copy of the petition [F105on the appropriate regulator].

(2)If a person [F106other than a regulator] applies to have a provisional liquidator appointed under section 135 of the 1986 Act (or Article 115 of the 1989 Order) in respect of an authorised reclaim fund, the applicant must serve a copy of the application [F107on the appropriate regulator].

(3)In this section “authorised reclaim fund” means a reclaim fund within the meaning given by section 5(1) of the Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 that is authorised for the purposes of this Act.

[F108(4)"The appropriate regulator” means—

(a)in relation to an authorised reclaim fund that is a PRA-authorised person, the FCA and the PRA, and

(b)in relation to any other authorised reclaim fund, the FCA.

(5)If either regulator—

(a)presents a petition for the winding up of an authorised reclaim fund that is a PRA-authorised person, or

(b)applies to have a provisional liquidator appointed under section 135 of the 1986 Act (or Article 115 of the 1989 Order) in respect of an authorised reclaim fund that is a PRA-authorised person,

that regulator must serve a copy of the petition or application (as the case requires) on the other regulator.]]

Textual Amendments

F103Words in s. 369A heading substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 17(5) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

[F109370Liquidator's duty to report to FCA and PRAU.K.

(1)If—

(a)a company is being wound up voluntarily or a body is being wound up on a petition presented by any person, and

(b)it appears to the liquidator that the company or body is carrying on, or has carried on—

(i)a regulated activity in contravention of the general prohibition, or

(ii)a credit-related regulated activity in contravention of section 20,

the liquidator must report the matter without delay to the FCA and, if the regulated activity concerned is a PRA-regulated activity, to the PRA.

(2)Subsection (1) does not apply where—

(a)a body is being wound up on a petition presented by a regulator, and

(b)the regulator's petition depended on a contravention by the body of the general prohibition.]

Textual Amendments

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

371 [F110Powers of FCA and PRA] to participate in proceedings.U.K.

(1)This section applies if a person F111... presents a petition for the winding up of a body which—

(a)is, or has been, an authorised person [F112or recognised investment exchange];

(b)is, or has been, an appointed representative; or

(c)is carrying on, or has carried on, a regulated activity in contravention of the general prohibition.

(2)The [F113appropriate regulator] is entitled to be heard—

(a)at the hearing of the petition; and

(b)at any other hearing of the court in relation to the body under or by virtue of Part IV or V of the 1986 Act (or Part V or VI of the 1989 Order).

(3)Any notice or other document required to be sent to a creditor of the body must also be sent to the [F113appropriate regulator].

(4)A person appointed for the purpose by the [F113appropriate regulator] is entitled—

(a)to attend any meeting of creditors of the body;

(b)to attend any meeting of a committee established for the purposes of Part IV or V of the 1986 Act under section 101 of that Act or under section 141 or 142 of that Act;

(c)to attend any meeting of a committee established for the purposes of Part V or VI of the 1989 Order under Article 87 of that Order or under Article 120 of that Order; and

(d)to make representations as to any matter for decision at such a meeting.

(5)If, during the course of the winding up of a company, a compromise or arrangement is proposed between the company and its creditors, or any class of them, the [F113appropriate regulator] may apply to the court under [F114section 896 or 899 of the Companies Act 2006].

[F115(6)"The appropriate regulator” means—

(a)for the purposes of subsections (2), (3) and (5)—

(i)where the body is a PRA-regulated person, each of the FCA and the PRA, and

(ii)in any other case, the FCA;

(b)for the purposes of subsection (4)—

(i)where the body is a PRA-regulated person, the FCA or the PRA, and

(ii)in any other case, the FCA.

(7)But where the petition was presented by a regulator “the appropriate regulator” does not include the regulator which presented the petition.]

Textual Amendments

F110Words in s. 371 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 19(5) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F111Words in s. 371(1) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 19(2)(a) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F113Words in s. 371(2)-(5) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 19(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C35S. 371 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/1090, regs. 1, 6

C36S. 371 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (13.9.2004) by Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004/307), reg. 6

BankruptcyU.K.

372 Petitions.U.K.

(1)The [F116FCA] may present a petition to the court—

(a)under section 264 of the 1986 Act (or Article 238 of the 1989 Order) for a bankruptcy order to be made against an individual; or

(b)under section 5 of the 1985 Act for the sequestration of the estate of an individual.

[F117(1A)The PRA may present a petition to the court—

(a)under section 264 of the 1986 Act (or Article 238 of the 1989 Order) for a bankruptcy order to be made against an individual who is a PRA-regulated person;

(b)under section 5 of the 1985 Act for the sequestration of the estate of an individual who is a PRA-regulated person.]

(2)But [F118a petition may be presented by virtue of subsection (1) or (1A)] only on the ground that—

(a)the individual appears to be unable to pay a regulated activity debt; or

(b)the individual appears to have no reasonable prospect of being able to pay a regulated activity debt.

(3)An individual appears to be unable to pay a regulated activity debt if he is in default on an obligation to pay a sum due and payable under an agreement.

(4)An individual appears to have no reasonable prospect of being able to pay a regulated activity debt if—

(a)[F119a regulator] has served on him a demand requiring him to establish to the satisfaction of [F120that regulator] that there is a reasonable prospect that he will be able to pay a sum payable under an agreement when it falls due;

(b)at least three weeks have elapsed since the demand was served; and

(c)the demand has been neither complied with nor set aside in accordance with rules.

(5)A demand made under subsection (4)(a) is to be treated for the purposes of the 1986 Act (or the 1989 Order) as if it were a statutory demand under section 268 of that Act (or Article 242 of that Order).

(6)For the purposes of a petition presented in accordance with subsection (1)(b) [F121or (1A)(b)]—

(a)[F122the regulator by which the petition is presented] is to be treated as a qualified creditor; and

(b)a ground mentioned in subsection (2) constitutes apparent insolvency.

(7)“Individual” means an individual—

(a)who is, or has been, an authorised person; or

(b)who is carrying on, or has carried on, a regulated activity in contravention of the general prohibition.

(8)“Agreement” means an agreement the making or performance of which constitutes or is part of a regulated activity carried on by the individual concerned.

(9)“Rules” means—

(a)in England and Wales, rules made under section 412 of the 1986 Act;

(b)in Scotland, rules made by order by the Treasury, after consultation with the Scottish Ministers, for the purposes of this section; and

(c)in Northern Ireland, rules made under Article 359 of the 1989 Order.

Textual Amendments

Commencement Information

I1S. 372 wholly in force at 1.12.2001; s. 372 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 431(2); s. 372 in force for certain purposes at 20.7.2001 by S.I. 2001/2632, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1; s. 372 in force in so far as not already in force at 1.12.2001 by S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)

373 Insolvency practitioner’s duty to report [F123to FCA and PRA].U.K.

(1)If—

(a)a bankruptcy order or sequestration award is in force in relation to an individual F124..., and

(b)it appears to the insolvency practitioner that the individual is carrying on, or has [F125carried on—

(i)a regulated activity in contravention of the general prohibition, or

(ii)a credit-related regulated activity in contravention of section 20,]

the insolvency practitioner must report the matter [F126without delay to the FCA and, if the regulated activity concerned is a PRA-regulated activity, to the PRA].

[F127(1A)Subsection (1) does not apply where—

(a)the bankruptcy order or sequestration award is in force by virtue of a petition presented by a regulator, and

(b)the regulator's petition depended on a contravention by the individual of the general prohibition.]

(2)“Bankruptcy order” means a bankruptcy order under Part IX of the 1986 Act (or Part IX of the 1989 Order).

(3)“Sequestration award” means an award of sequestration under section 12 of the 1985 Act.

(4)“Individual” includes an entity mentioned in section 374(1)(c).

Textual Amendments

F123Words in s. 373 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 21(4) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F124Words in s. 373(1)(a) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 21(2)(a) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

374 [F128Powers of FCA or PRA] to participate in proceedings.U.K.

(1)This section applies if a person F129... presents a petition to the court—

(a)under section 264 of the 1986 Act (or Article 238 of the 1989 Order) for a bankruptcy order to be made against an individual;

(b)under section 5 of the 1985 Act for the sequestration of the estate of an individual; or

(c)under section 6 of the 1985 Act for the sequestration of the estate belonging to or held for or jointly by the members of an entity mentioned in subsection (1) of that section.

(2)The [F130appropriate regulator] is entitled to be heard—

(a)at the hearing of the petition; and

(b)at any other hearing in relation to the individual or entity under—

(i)Part IX of the 1986 Act;

(ii)Part IX of the 1989 Order; or

(iii)the 1985 Act.

(3)A copy of the report prepared under section 274 of the 1986 Act (or Article 248 of the 1989 Order) must also be sent to the [F130appropriate regulator].

(4)A person appointed for the purpose by the [F130appropriate regulator] is entitled—

(a)to attend any meeting of creditors of the individual or entity;

(b)to attend any meeting of a committee established under section 301 of the 1986 Act (or Article 274 of the 1989 Order);

(c)to attend any meeting of commissioners held under paragraph 17 or 18 of Schedule 6 to the 1985 Act; and

(d)to make representations as to any matter for decision at such a meeting.

(5)“Individual” means an individual who—

(a)is, or has been, an authorised person; or

(b)is carrying on, or has carried on, a regulated activity in contravention of the general prohibition.

(6)“Entity” means an entity which—

(a)is, or has been, an authorised person; or

(b)is carrying on, or has carried on, a regulated activity in contravention of the general prohibition.

[F131(7)"The appropriate regulator” means—

(a)for the purposes of subsections (2) and (3)—

(i)where the individual or entity is a PRA-regulated person, each of the FCA and the PRA, and

(ii)in any other case, the FCA;

(b)for the purposes of subsection (4)—

(i)where the individual or entity is a PRA-regulated person, the FCA or the PRA, and

(ii)in any other case, the FCA.

(8)But where the petition was presented by a regulator “the appropriate regulator” does not include the regulator which presented the petition.]

Textual Amendments

F128Words in s. 374 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 22(5) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F129Words in s. 374(1) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 22(2) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F130Words in s. 374(2)-(4) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 22(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

Provisions against debt avoidanceU.K.

375 [F132Right of FCA and PRA] to apply for an order.U.K.

(1)The [F133FCA] may apply for an order under section 423 of the 1986 Act (or Article 367 of the 1989 Order) in relation to a debtor if—

(a)at the time the transaction at an undervalue was entered into, the debtor was carrying on a regulated activity (whether or not in contravention of the general prohibition); and

(b)a victim of the transaction is or was party to an agreement entered into with the debtor, the making or performance of which constituted or was part of a regulated activity carried on by the debtor.

[F134(1A)The PRA may apply for an order under section 423 of the 1986 Act (or Article 367 of the 1989 Order) in relation to a debtor if—

(a)at the time the transaction at an undervalue was entered into, the debtor was carrying on a PRA-regulated activity (whether or not in contravention of the general prohibition); and

(b)a victim of the transaction is or was party to an agreement entered into with the debtor, the making or performance of which constituted or was part of a PRA-regulated activity carried on by the debtor.]

(2)An application made under this section is to be treated as made on behalf of every victim of the transaction to whom subsection (1)(b) [F135or subsection (1A)(b) (as the case may be)] applies.

(3)Expressions which are given a meaning in Part XVI of the 1986 Act (or Article 367, 368 or 369 of the 1989 Order) have the same meaning when used in this section.

Textual Amendments

F132Words in s. 375 heading substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 23(5) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Supplemental provisions concerning insurersU.K.

376 Continuation of contracts of long-term insurance where insurer in liquidation.U.K.

(1)This section applies in relation to the winding up of an insurer which effects or carries out contracts of long-term insurance.

(2)Unless the court otherwise orders, the liquidator must carry on the insurer’s business so far as it consists of carrying out the insurer’s contracts of long-term insurance with a view to its being transferred as a going concern to a person who may lawfully carry out those contracts.

(3)In carrying on the business, the liquidator—

(a)may agree to the variation of any contracts of insurance in existence when the winding up order is made; but

(b)must not effect any new contracts of insurance.

(4)If the liquidator is satisfied that the interests of the creditors in respect of liabilities of the insurer attributable to contracts of long-term insurance effected by it require the appointment of a special manager, he may apply to the court.

(5)On such an application, the court may appoint a special manager to act during such time as the court may direct.

(6)The special manager is to have such powers, including any of the powers of a receiver or manager, as the court may direct.

(7)Section 177(5) of the 1986 Act (or Article 151(5) of the 1989 Order) applies to a special manager appointed under subsection (5) as it applies to a special manager appointed under section 177 of the 1986 Act (or Article 151 of the 1989 Order).

(8)If the court thinks fit, it may reduce the value of one or more of the contracts of long-term insurance effected by the insurer.

(9)Any reduction is to be on such terms and subject to such conditions (if any) as the court thinks fit.

(10)The court may, on the application of an official, appoint an independent actuary to investigate the insurer’s business so far as it consists of carrying out its contracts of long-term insurance and to report to the official—

(a)on the desirability or otherwise of that part of the insurer’s business being continued; and

(b)on any reduction in the contracts of long-term insurance effected by the insurer that may be necessary for successful continuation of that part of the insurer’s business.

(11)“Official” means—

(a)the liquidator;

(b)a special manager appointed under subsection (5); or

(c)the [F136PRA].

[F137(11A)The PRA must—

(a)consult the FCA before making an application under subsection (10), and

(b)provide the FCA with a copy of any actuary's report made to the PRA under that subsection.

(11B)In the event that the activity of effecting or carrying out long-term contracts of insurance as principal is not to any extent a [F138PRA-regulated] activity—

(a)the reference in subsection (11)(c) to the PRA is to be read as a reference to the FCA, and

(b)subsection (11A) does not apply.]

(12)The liquidator may make an application in the name of the insurer and on its behalf under Part VII without obtaining the permission that would otherwise be required by section 167 of, and Schedule 4 to, the 1986 Act (or Article 142 of, and Schedule 2 to, the 1989 Order).

Textual Amendments

F136Word in s. 376(11)(c) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 14 para. 24(2) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

377 Reducing the value of contracts instead of winding up.U.K.

(1)This section applies in relation to an insurer which has been proved to be unable to pay its debts.

(2)If the court thinks fit, it may reduce the value of one or more of the insurer’s contracts instead of making a winding up order.

(3)Any reduction is to be on such terms and subject to such conditions (if any) as the court thinks fit.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

378 Treatment of assets on winding up.U.K.

(1)The Treasury may by regulations provide for the treatment of the assets of an insurer on its winding up.

(2)The regulations may, in particular, provide for—

(a)assets representing a particular part of the insurer’s business to be available only for meeting liabilities attributable to that part of the insurer’s business;

(b)separate general meetings of the creditors to be held in respect of liabilities attributable to a particular part of the insurer’s business.

379 Winding-up rules.U.K.

(1)Winding-up rules may include provision—

(a)for determining the amount of the liabilities of an insurer to policyholders of any class or description for the purpose of proof in a winding up; and

(b)generally for carrying into effect the provisions of this Part with respect to the winding up of insurers.

(2)Winding-up rules may, in particular, make provision for all or any of the following matters—

(a)the identification of assets and liabilities;

(b)the apportionment, between assets of different classes or descriptions, of—

(i)the costs, charges and expenses of the winding up; and

(ii)any debts of the insurer of a specified class or description;

(c)the determination of the amount of liabilities of a specified description;

(d)the application of assets for meeting liabilities of a specified description;

(e)the application of assets representing any excess of a specified description.

(3)“Specified” means specified in winding-up rules.

(4)“Winding-up rules” means rules made under section 411 of the 1986 Act (or Article 359 of the 1989 Order).

(5)Nothing in this section affects the power to make winding-up rules under the 1986 Act or the 1989 Order.

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