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77 Discontinuance and suspension of listing.U.K.

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(1)The [F1FCA] may, in accordance with listing rules, discontinue the listing of any securities if satisfied that there are special circumstances which preclude normal regular dealings in them.

(2)The [F1FCA] may, in accordance with listing rules, suspend the listing of any securities.

[F2(2A)The [F1FCA] may discontinue under subsection (1) or suspend under subsection (2) the listing of any securities on its own initiative or on the application of the issuer of those securities.]

(3)If securities are suspended under subsection (2) they are to be treated, for the purposes of [F3section 96 and paragraph 23(6) of Schedule 1ZA], as still being listed.

[F4(3A)If securities have been suspended by the Bank of England under section 19, 39B or 48L of the Banking Act 2009 [F5or paragraph 44 or 65 of Schedule 11 to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023], the FCA may, following consultation with the Bank of England, cancel the suspension.]

(4)This section applies to securities whenever they were admitted to the official list.

(5)If the [F1FCA] discontinues or suspends the listing of any securities, [F6on its own initiative,] the issuer may refer the matter to the Tribunal.

Textual Amendments

F1Words in ss. 73A-84 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), ss. 16(2)(3)(a), 122(3) (with Sch. 20); S.I. 2013/113, art. 2(1)(c), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2013/423, art. 3, Sch.

F3Words in s. 77(3) 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), ss. 16(5), 122(3) (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)

C1S. 77(2) extended (1.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/2957, arts. 1, 8(3); S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)

Commencement Information

I1S. 77 wholly in force at 1.12.2001; s. 77 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 431(2); s. 77(1)(2)(4) in force for specified purposes at 18.6.2001 by S.I. 2001/1820, art. 2, Sch.; s. 77 in force in so far as not already in force at 1.12.2001 by S.I. 2001/3538, art. 2(1)

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