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(1)For the purpose of implementing a third country decision, the Treasury may direct the [F1appropriate regulator] to—
(a)refuse an application for permission under [F2Part 4A] made by a body incorporated in, or formed under the law of, any part of the United Kingdom;
(b)defer its decision on such an application either indefinitely or for such period as may be specified in the direction;
(c)give a notice of objection to a person who has served a [F3section 178 notice] to the effect that he proposes to acquire a 50% stake in a UK authorised person; or
(d)give a notice of objection to a person who has acquired a 50% stake in a UK authorised person without having served the required [F4section 178 notice].
(2)A direction may also be given in relation to—
(a)any person falling within a class specified in the direction;
(b)future applications, [F5section 178 notices] or acquisitions.
(3)The Treasury may revoke a direction at any time.
(4)But revocation does not affect anything done in accordance with the direction before it was revoked.
[F6(4A)“The appropriate regulator”—
(a)for the purposes of subsection (1)(a) and (b), is the regulator to which the application for permission under Part 4A is made;
(b)for the purposes of subsection (1)(c) and (d), is the appropriate regulator as defined in section 178(2A).
(4B)“Section 178 notice” means a notice given under section 178.]
(5)“Third country decision” means a decision of the Council or the Commission under—
[F7(a)Article 15(3) of the markets in financial instruments directive;]
(b)F8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)Article 29b(4) of the first non-life insurance directive; or
[F9(d)Article 59(4) of the life assurance consolidation directive.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 405(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 21(2)(a) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F2Words in s. 405(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 21(2)(b) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F3Words in s. 405(1)(c) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 21(2)(c) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F4Words in s. 405(1)(d) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 21(2)(c) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F5Words in s. 405(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 21(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F6S. 405(4A)(4B) inserted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 21(4) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F7S. 405(5)(a) substituted (1.4.2007 for certain purposes and 1.11.2007 otherwise) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Markets in Financial Instruments) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/126), regs. 1(2), 3(5), Sch. 5 para. 17
F8S. 405(5)(b) repealed (1.1.2007) by The Capital Requirements Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/3221), reg. 29(1), Sch. 3 para. 1
F9S. 405(5)(d) substituted (11.1.2005) by The Life Assurance Consolidation Directive (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/3379), reg. 6(4)
Commencement Information
I1S. 405 wholly in force at 1.12.2001; s. 405 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 431(2); s. 405 (except (1)(c)(d)) in force at 3.9.2001 by S.I. 2001/2632, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2; s. 405 in force in so far as not already in force at 1.12.2001 by S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)
(1)For the purposes of section 405, a person (“the acquirer”) acquires a 50% stake in a UK authorised person (“A”) on first falling within any of the cases set out in subsection (2).
(2)The cases are where the acquirer—
(a)holds 50% or more of the shares in A;
(b)holds 50% or more of the shares in a parent undertaking (“P”) of A;
(c)is entitled to exercise, or control the exercise of, 50% or more of the voting power in A; or
(d)is entitled to exercise, or control the exercise of, 50% or more of the voting power in P.
(3)In subsection (2) “the acquirer” means—
(a)the acquirer;
(b)any of the acquirer’s associates; or
(c)the acquirer and any of his associates.
(4)“Associate”, “ ” and “voting power” have the same meaning as in section 422.
(1)If [F10a regulator] refuses an application for permission as a result of a direction under section 405(1)(a)—
(a)[F11section 55X does] not apply in relation to the refusal; but
(b)the [F12regulator] must notify the applicant of the refusal and the reasons for it.
(2)If [F13a regulator] defers its decision on an application for permission as a result of a direction under section 405(1)(b)—
(a)the time limit for determining the application mentioned in [F14subsections (1) to (3) of section 55V] stops running on the day of the deferral and starts running again (if at all) on the day the period specified in the direction (if any) ends or the day the direction is revoked; and
(b)the [F15regulator] must notify the applicant of the deferral and the reasons for it.
(3)If [F16a regulator] gives a notice of objection to a person as a result of a direction under section 405(1)(c) or (d)—
(a)sections 189 and 191 have effect as if the notice was a notice of objection within the meaning of Part XII; and
(b)the [F17regulator] must state in the notice the reasons for it.
Textual Amendments
F10Words in s. 407(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 22(2)(a) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F11Words in s. 407(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 22(2)(b) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F12Word in s. 407(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 22(2)(c) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F13Words in s. 407(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 22(3)(a) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F14Words in s. 407(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 22(3)(b) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F15Word in s. 407(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 22(3)(c) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F16Words in s. 407(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 22(4)(a) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F17Word in s. 407(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 22(4)(b) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
Commencement Information
I2S. 407 wholly in force at 1.12.2001; s. 407 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 431(2); s. 407(1)(2) in force at 3.9.2001 by S.I. 2001/2632, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2; s. 407 in force in so far as not already in force at 1.12.2001 by S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)
(1)If a third country decision has been taken, the Treasury may make a determination in relation to an EFTA firm which is a subsidiary undertaking of a parent undertaking which is governed by the law of the country to which the decision relates.
(2)“Determination” means a determination that the firm concerned does not qualify for authorisation under Schedule 3 even if it satisfies the conditions in paragraph 13 or 14 of that Schedule.
(3)A determination may also be made in relation to any firm falling within a class specified in the determination.
(4)The Treasury may withdraw a determination at any time.
(5)But withdrawal does not affect anything done in accordance with the determination before it was withdrawn.
(6)If the Treasury make a determination in respect of a particular firm, or withdraw such a determination, they must give written notice to that firm.
(7)The Treasury must publish notice of any determination (or the withdrawal of any determination)—
(a)in such a way as they think most suitable for bringing the determination (or withdrawal) to the attention of those likely to be affected by it; and
(b)on, or as soon as practicable after, the date of the determination (or withdrawal).
(8)“EFTA firm” means a firm, institution or undertaking which—
(a)is an EEA firm as a result of paragraph 5(a), (b) or (d) of Schedule 3; and
(b)is incorporated in, or formed under the law of, an EEA State which is not a member State.
(9)“Third country decision” has the same meaning as in section 405.
Commencement Information
I3S. 408 wholly in force at 1.12.2001; s. 408 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 431(2); s. 408 in force for specified purposes at 3.9.2001 by S.I. 2001/2632, art. 2(2), Sch. Pt. 2; s. 408 in force in so far as not already in force at 1.12.2001 by S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)
(1)The Treasury may by order—
(a)modify Schedule 3 so as to provide for Gibraltar firms of a specified description to qualify for authorisation under that Schedule in specified circumstances;
(b)modify Schedule 3 so as to make provision in relation to the exercise by UK firms of rights under the law of Gibraltar which correspond to EEA rights;
(c)modify Schedule 4 so as to provide for Gibraltar firms of a specified description to qualify for authorisation under that Schedule in specified circumstances;
(d)modify section 264 so as to make provision in relation to collective investment schemes constituted under the law of Gibraltar;
F18(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(f)provide for this Act to apply to a Gibraltar recognised scheme as if the scheme were a scheme recognised under section 264.
(2)The fact that a firm may qualify for authorisation under Schedule 3 as a result of an order under subsection (1) does not prevent it from applying for a [F19Part 4A permission].
(3)“Gibraltar firm” means a firm which has its head office in Gibraltar or is otherwise connected with Gibraltar.
(4)“Gibraltar recognised scheme” means a collective investment scheme—
(a)constituted in an EEA State other than the United Kingdom, and
(b)recognised in Gibraltar under provisions which appear to the Treasury to give effect to the provisions of a relevant [F20EU] instrument.
(5)“Specified” means specified in the order.
(6)“UK firm” and “EEA right” have the same meaning as in Schedule 3.
Textual Amendments
F18S. 409(1)(e) omitted (1.7.2011) by virtue of The Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1613), reg. 2(30)
F19Words in s. 409(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 18 para. 23 (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F20Word in s. 409(4) substituted (22.4.2011 with application in accordance with art. 3 of the amending S.I.) by virtue of The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), art. 6(1)(3)(4)
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