PART 3U.K.Small AIFMs

Procedure when refusing an applicationU.K.

13.—(1) If the FCA proposes to refuse an application made under regulation 11(1) [F1, Article 15 of the EuSEF Regulation or Article 14 of the EuVECA Regulation] it must give the applicant a warning notice.

(2) If the FCA decides to refuse an application—

(a)it must give the applicant a decision notice; and

(b)the applicant may refer the matter to the Tribunal.

[F2(3) Paragraph (2)(a) does not apply in relation to an application for registration as a EuSEF Manager or a EuVECA Manager (in respect of which see Article 15b of the EuSEF Regulation or Article 14b of the EuVECA Regulation).]