PART 2Amendments of Financial Services and Markets Act 2000

Recognised investment exchanges and clearing houses

I132Recognised bodies: procedure for giving directions under s.296 etc

1

Section 298 of FSMA 2000 (directions under section 296 and revocation orders under section 297(2) or (2A): procedure) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1), omit paragraphs (b) and (c) (requirements to bring notice to attention of members of the body and other persons).

3

In subsection (3), omit paragraphs (b) and (c) (members of the body and other persons may make representations).

4

For subsection (4) substitute—

4

The period for making representations is such period as is specified in the notice (which may, in any particular case, be extended by the appropriate regulator).

5

In subsection (6), omit paragraph (b) (notice of decision to members of the body and others) and the “and” before it.

6

In subsection (7), for “considers it essential” substitute “ reasonably considers it necessary ”.