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13(1)The [F1FCA] must make rules providing that a complaint is not to be entertained unless [F2— U.K.
(a)]the complainant has referred it under the ombudsman scheme before the applicable time limit (determined in accordance with the rules) has expired [F3, or
(b)in the case of a complaint other than a relevant complaint within the meaning of section 404B, the respondent agrees that the complaint should be entertained despite the complainant having referred it under the ombudsman scheme after the applicable time limit has expired.]
(2)The rules may provide that an ombudsman may extend that time limit in specified circumstances.
(3)The [F1FCA] may make rules providing that a complaint is not to be entertained (except in specified circumstances) if the complainant has not previously communicated its substance to the respondent and given him a reasonable opportunity to deal with it.
(4)The [F1FCA] may make rules requiring an authorised person [F4, [F5an electronic money issuer within the meaning of the Electronic Money Regulations 2011] or a payment service provider within the meaning of the Payment Services Regulations [F62017],] who may become subject to the compulsory jurisdiction as a respondent to establish such procedures as the [F1FCA] considers appropriate for the resolution of complaints which—
(a)may be referred to the scheme; and
(b)arise out of activity to which the [F7FCA's] powers under [F8Part 9A] do not apply.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in Sch. 17 para. 13 substituted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 11 para. 24(a) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F2Words in Sch. 17 para. 13(1) inserted (7.4.2015) by The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes (Competent Authorities and Information) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/542), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7 para. 1(3)(d)(i) (with reg. 7)
F3Sch. 17 para. 13(1)(b) and word inserted (7.4.2015) by The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes (Competent Authorities and Information) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/542), reg. 1(2), Sch. 7 para. 1(3)(d)(ii) (with reg. 7)
F4Words in Sch. 17 para. 13(4) inserted (2.3.2009 for certain purposes, 1.5.2009 for certain further purposes and 1.11.2009 otherwise) by The Payment Services Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/209), regs. 1(2), 126, Sch. 6 para. 1(2) (with reg. 3)
F5Words in Sch. 17 para. 13(4) inserted (9.2.2011 for certain purposes and 30.4.2011 otherwise) by The Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/99), regs. 1(2)(a)(xv)(b), 79, Sch. 4 para. 2(8) (with reg. 3)
F6Word in Sch. 17 para. 13(4) substituted (13.1.2018) by The Payment Services Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/752), reg. 1(6), Sch. 8 para. 2(10) (with reg. 3)
F7Word in Sch. 17 para. 13 substituted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 11 para. 24(b) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
F8Words in Sch. 17 para. 13(4)(b) substituted (24.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Services Act 2012 (c. 21), s. 122(3), Sch. 11 para. 24(c) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 17 para. 13 amended (19.7.2001 for specified purposes otherwise 1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/2326, arts. 1(1), 4; S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)
C2Sch. 17 para. 13 modified (31.10.2004 for certain purposes and 14.1.2005 otherwise) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Transitional Provisions) (Complaints Relating to General Insurance and Mortgages) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/454), arts. 1(2), 3
C3Sch. 17 para. 13 modified (28.1.2021 for specified purposes, 30.7.2022 in so far as not already in force) by The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/90), arts. 1(2)(3), 8
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