SCHEDULE 1Application of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 to transferred functions
Interpretation
I11
In this Schedule—
a
“mutuals expenditure” means expenditure of the FCA or the PRA4 incurred—
i
in carrying out functions which are conferred by the legislation relating to mutual societies5 or are otherwise exercisable by virtue of this Order;
ii
for any purpose incidental to or in connection with the carrying out of such functions (including expenditure incurred before 1st April 2013 in preparation for the assumption of those functions); and
b
any reference to a section or Schedule is a reference to FSMA 2000.
General
I22
1
For the purposes of the provisions specified in sub-paragraph (2), functions transferred by this Order are to be treated as functions conferred on the FCA under a provision of FSMA 2000.
2
The provisions are—
a
section 1A(3) and Schedule 1ZA (which make general provision in relation to the FCA and its functions);
b
section 1S (reviews);
c
section 3D (duty of FCA and PRA to ensure co-ordinated exercise of functions);
d
section 3E (memorandum of understanding);
e
sections 3I to 3K6 (power of PRA to restrain proposed action by FCA);
f
section 139A7 (power of the FCA to give guidance); and
g
section 4158 (jurisdiction in civil proceedings).
I33
1
For the purposes of the provisions specified in sub-paragraph (2), functions transferred by this Order are to be treated as functions conferred on the PRA under a provision of FSMA 2000.
2
The provisions are—
a
section 2A(3) and Schedule 1ZB (which make general provision in relation to the PRA and its functions);
b
sections 2B to 2I (the PRA’s general duties);
c
section 2O9 (reviews);
d
sections 3D (duty of FCA and PRA to ensure co-ordinated exercise of functions);
e
section 3E (memorandum of understanding); and
f
sections 3I to 3K (power of PRA to restrain proposed action by FCA).
I44
As it applies by virtue of paragraphs 2(2)(e) and 3(2)(f), section 3I (power of PRA to require FCA to refrain from specified action) is to be read as if—
a
the references in subsection (2) of that section to regulatory powers were references to the functions transferred by this Order; and
b
subsections (2)(b) and (3) of that section were omitted.
I55
1
The FCA must maintain arrangements designed to enable it to determine whether persons are complying with requirements imposed on them by or under—
a
the legislation relating to mutual societies;
b
the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 197510;
c
the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 197811.
Rules relating to fees
I66
1
This paragraph applies if the FCA makes, or proposes to make, rules under paragraph 23 of Schedule 1ZA (the Financial Conduct Authority: fees) which require the payment to the FCA of fees which relate in whole or in part to mutuals expenditure.
2
In the application of paragraph 23 of Schedule 1ZA to the rules, the reference to fees and charges provided for by any other provision of FSMA 2000 includes a reference to fees and charges provided for by any provision of the legislation relating to mutual societies.
3
To the extent that the fees relate to mutuals expenditure—
a
section 138I(2)(d) (requirement for draft rules to be accompanied by an explanation of the FCA’s reasons for believing that making the proposed rules is compatible with section 1B(1))12 does not apply in relation to the rules; and
b
the rules are not to be treated as a “regulating provision” within the meaning of section 140A(1)13 (interpretation of Chapter 4 of Part 9A (competition scrutiny)).
I77
1
This paragraph applies if the PRA makes, or proposes to, make rules under paragraph 31 of Schedule 1ZB (the Prudential Regulation Authority: fees) which require the payment to the PRA of fees which relate in whole or in part to mutuals expenditure.
2
In the application of paragraph 31 of Schedule 1ZB to the rules, the reference to fees and charges provided for by any other provision of FSMA 2000 includes a reference to fees and charges provided for by any provision of the legislation relating to mutual societies.
3
To the extent that the fees relate to mutuals expenditure, the rules are not to be treated as a “regulating provision” within the meaning of section 140A(1).
Guidance
I88
Sections 139A(3) (power of FCA to give guidance) and 139B(5)14 (notification of FCA guidance to the Treasury) apply to guidance given to building societies, friendly societies and industrial and provident societies generally or to a class of such societies.
I99
1
This paragraph applies if guidance is given by the FCA under section 139A on the operation of a rule of the kind mentioned in paragraph 6 above.
2
To the extent that the fees required to be paid by the rule relate to mutuals expenditure, the guidance is not to be treated as a “regulating provision” within the meaning of section 140A(1).
I1010
1
This paragraph applies if general guidance is given by the FCA under section 139A with respect to any matter relating to functions exercisable under, or to any provision of or made under, the legislation relating to mutual societies, unless paragraph 8 above applies.
2
The guidance is not to be treated as a “regulating provision” within the meaning of section 140A(1).
SCHEDULE 2Amendments of the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965
I111
The Industrial and Provident Societies Act 196515 is amended as follows.
I122
1
In the provisions listed in paragraph (2)—
a
for “Authority” substitute “FCA”; and
b
for “Authority’s” substitute “FCA’s”.
2
The provisions are—
a
section 1(1)(a)16 (societies which may be registered) as in force immediately before this Order comes into effect;
b
c
section 219 (registration of society);
d
section 520 (name of society);
e
section 7A(7)21 (capacity of society not limited by its rules);
f
section 1022 (amendment of registered rules);
g
section 1623 (cancellation of registration of society);
h
section 1724 (suspension of registration of society);
i
section 1825 (appeal from refusal, cancellation or suspension of registration of society or rules);
j
section 39(1)26 (annual returns);
k
section 39A27 (year of account (existing registrations));
l
section 39B(7)28 (year of account (new registrations));
m
section 4329 (duties of receiver or manager of society’s property);
n
section 44(4)30 (register of members and officers);
o
section 4731 (inspection of books);
p
section 4832 (production of documents and provision of information for certain purposes);
q
section 4933 (appointment of inspectors and calling of special meetings);
r
section 50(4)34 (amalgamation of societies);
s
section 5235 (conversion into, amalgamation with, or transfer of engagements to company);
t
section 5336 (conversion of company into registered society);
u
section 5937 (restriction on dissolution or cancellation of registration of society);
v
section 7238 (form, deposit and evidence of documents);
w
section 74(2)39 (interpretation); and
x
section 7640 (Northern Ireland societies).
I133
1
Section 16 (cancellation of registration of society) is further amended as follows.
2
After subsection (2), insert—
2A
The FCA must consult the PRA before cancelling the registration of a registered society which is a PRA-authorised person.
3
After subsection (4), insert—
4A
The FCA must consult the PRA before issuing directions under subsection (4) to a registered society which is a PRA-authorised person.
I144
After section 17(5) (suspension of registration of society), insert—
5A
The FCA must consult the PRA before suspending, or renewing the suspension of, the registration of a registered society which is a PRA-authorised person.
I155
1
Section 43 (duties of receiver or manager of society’s property) is further amended as follows.
2
Number the existing provision as subsection (1).
3
After that subsection, insert—
2
If the society is a PRA-authorised person—
a
the receiver or manager must send to the PRA a copy of any notification or return sent under subsection (1) to the FCA; and
b
the FCA must consult the PRA before allowing a period of greater than one month under paragraph (b) of subsection (1).
I166
After section 50(5) (amalgamation of societies), insert—
6
If one or more of the registered societies is a PRA-authorised person, the FCA must send a copy of the special resolution to the PRA.
I177
In section 51(2) (transfer of engagements between societies), for “(5)” substitute “(6)”.
I188
In section 52(3B)41 (conversion into, amalgamation with, or transfer of engagements to company)—
a
for “and (5)” substitute “to (6)”; and
b
at the end, insert “and as if in subsection (6) of that section for “If one or more of the registered societies is” there were substituted “If the registered society is”.
I199
1
Section 5542 (dissolution of society) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1)(b)(iii), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
In subsection (1B)—
a
for paragraph (a), substitute—
a
fees paid to the FCA;
aa
fees paid to the PRA;
b
in the closing words of that subsection, for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
4
In subsection (1C), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
5
In subsection (2)(a), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
6
In subsection (3), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the registered society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
I2010
1
Section 5643 (power to petition for winding up) is amended as follows.
2
Number the existing provision as subsection (1).
3
In that subsection, for “Authority”—
a
in the first place, substitute “FCA or PRA”, and
b
in the second place, substitute “FCA or PRA (as the case may be)”.
4
After that subsection, insert—
2
The FCA must consult the PRA before presenting a petition under subsection (1) in respect of a PRA-authorised person.
3
The PRA must consult the FCA before presenting a petition under subsection (1).
5
In the heading, for “registrar” substitute “FCA and PRA”.
I2111
1
Section 5844 (instrument of dissolution) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (2)(d), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
3
In subsection (4), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
4
In subsection (5), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
5
In subsection (5A), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
6
In subsection (5B), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
7
In subsection (5C), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
8
In subsection (6), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
9
In subsection (7), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
10
In subsection (8), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA and, if the registered society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
I2212
In section 60(2A)45 (decision of disputes), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I2313
In section 61(b)46 (general offences by societies, etc), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I2414
1
Section 6647 (institution of proceedings) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
3
After subsection (1)(b), insert—
ba
in the case of proceedings by virtue of section 61 in respect of neglect or a failure to do any act, or furnish any information, required by the PRA—
i
the FCA, after notifying the PRA; or
ii
the PRA, after notifying the FCA;
4
In subsection (2), for “Authority”—
a
in the first place, substitute “FCA, the PRA”, and
b
in the second place, substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I2515
In section 67(1)48 (recovery of costs, etc), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or PRA”.
I2616
In section 70A49 (fees for inspection or copying of documents), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I2717
After section 72(1)50 (form, deposit and evidence of documents), insert—
1A
The FCA must consult the PRA before issuing a direction which relates to a return or document a copy of which is required to be sent to the PRA.
I2818
1
Section 72A51 (form etc.of electronic documents) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1)—
a
for “The Authority” substitute “Each of the FCA and the PRA”; and
b
for “to the Authority” substitute “to it”.
3
In subsection (2)—
a
for “to the Authority” substitute “to it”; and
b
for “the Authority may” substitute “each of the FCA and the PRA may”.
4
In subsection (3), for “the Authority” substitute “each of the FCA and the PRA”.
5
In subsection (4), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
6
In the heading, omit “sent to the Authority”.
I2919
In section 74(1)52 (interpretation: general)—
a
omit the definition of “the Authority”; and
b
at the appropriate places, insert—
“the appropriate authority” means—
- a
in relation to a society which is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA; and
- b
in relation to a society which is not a PRA-authorised person, the FCA;
“the FCA” means the Financial Conduct Authority;
“the PRA” means the Prudential Regulation Authority;
“PRA-authorised person” has the meaning in section 2B of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000;
SCHEDULE 3Amendments of the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1967
I301
The Industrial and Provident Societies Act 196753 is amended as follows.
I312
1
In the provisions listed in paragraph (2)—
a
for “Authority” substitute “FCA”; and
b
for “Authority’s” substitute “FCA’s”.
2
The provisions are—
a
section 154 (charges on assets of English and Welsh societies);
b
section 355 (application to registered societies in Scotland of provisions relating to floating charges);
c
section 456 (filing of information relating to charges); and
d
section 557 (supplemental provisions).
I323
In section 1(2)(b), for “paragraph 17 of Schedule 1” substitute “paragraph 20 of Schedule 1ZA”.
I334
In section 4, for “paragraph 17 of Schedule 1”, in each place, substitute “paragraph 20 of Schedule 1ZA”.
I345
In section 758 (interpretation, etc general), for ““the Authority”” substitute ““the FCA””.
SCHEDULE 4Amendments of the Friendly and Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1968
I351
The Friendly and Industrial and Provident Societies Act 196859 is amended as follows.
I362
1
In the provisions listed in paragraph (2), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
2
The provisions are—
a
section 3A(11)60 (publication of accounts and balance sheets of societies);
b
section 461 (obligation to appoint auditors);
c
section 4A62 (power of societies to disapply section 4);
d
section 9C63 (power to require accounts for past years to be audited);
e
section 11(3)64 (amendments relating to annual returns of societies);
f
section 12(3)65 (consequential amendment of rules by societies);
g
section 13(4), (6) and (7)66 (group accounts of industrial and provident societies); and
h
section 1467 (exemption from requirements in respect of group accounts).
I373
In the heading of section 9C, for “Registrar’s power” substitute “Power”.
I384
In section 11(1), omit “to the Authority”.
I395
After section 14(4), insert—
5
If the society is a PRA-authorised person (within the meaning of section 2B of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000), the FCA must not give an approval under this section unless it has consulted the Prudential Regulation Authority.
I406
In the heading of section 14A68 (form etc.of electronic documents), omit “sent to the Authority”.
I417
In section 1869 (offences), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
I428
In section 21(1)70 (interpretation)—
a
in the definition of “annual return”, omit “to the Authority”; and
b
at the appropriate place, insert—
“the FCA” means the Financial Conduct Authority;
SCHEDULE 5Amendments of the Friendly Societies Act 1974
I431
The Friendly Societies Act 197471 is amended as follows.
I442
1
In the provisions listed in sub-paragraph (2)—
a
for “Authority” substitute “FCA”; and
b
for “Authority’s” substitute “FCA’s”.
2
The provisions are—
a
section 12(1) 72 (establishment of new branches);
b
section 15A(1)73 (acknowledgement of registration and rules of new branch);
c
section 1674 (appeals from refusal to register);
d
section 1875 (registration of amendments of rules of society or branch);
e
section 1976 (acknowledgement of registration of amendment of rules);
f
section 2077 (appeals from refusal to register amendment of rule);
g
section 2478 (trustees of registered societies and branches);
h
section 4379 (annual return);
i
section 55(1)80 (power of the Public Trustee to hold securities of certain friendly societies and branches);
j
section 81(1)81 (power to change name);
k
section 82(5)82 (amalgamation and transfer of engagements);
l
section 84(2) and (3)83 (conversion of registered societies into companies);
m
section 84A(6)84 (conversion of registered societies into industrial and provident societies);
n
section 85(3) and (4)85 (conversion of society into branch);
o
section 86(3) and (4)86 (meaning and registration of special resolutions);
p
section 91(1A), (2), (3) and (5)87 (cancellation and suspension of registration);
q
section 94(4) and (7)88 (instrument of dissolution);
r
section 99(6)89 (punishment of fraud, etc, and recovery of property misapplied);
s
section 101(1) and (1A)90 (prosecution of offences, recovery of costs or expenses);
t
section 104A91 (fees for inspection or copying of documents);
u
section 109(1)(b) and (d)92 (regulations);
v
section 110(1) and (3)93 (evidence and deposit of documents);
w
section 111(3)94 (interpretation: seal); and
x
paragraphs 7 and 15 of Schedule 295 (matters to be provided for by the rules of societies registered under this Act).
I453
In section 30A(11)96 (publication of accounts and balance sheets), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I464
In section 3297 (audit of exempt societies and branches), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
I475
In section 32A(4) and (5)98 (power of societies to disapply section 31 (obligation to appoint auditors)) , for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
I486
1
Section 39C99 (power to require accounts of past years to be audited) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), for “Authority”—
a
in the opening words of that subsection, substitute “appropriate authority”; and
b
in paragraph (b), in each place, substitute “FCA and, if the registered society or branch is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
3
In subsection (2), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
4
In the heading, for “Authority’s power” substitute “Power of appropriate authority”.
I497
1
Section 41100 (valuations) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1)—
a
in paragraph (b), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the registered society or branch is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”; and
b
in the closing words of that subsection, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
In subsection (3)—
a
in the opening words of that subsection, omit “to the Authority”; and
b
in paragraph (b), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
4
In subsection (5), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
5
In subsection (6)—
a
in the opening words of that subsection—
i
for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”; and
ii
for “Authority’s” substitute “its”; and
b
in paragraph (b), omit “to the Authority”.
I508
1
Section 42101 (regulations and directions relating to valuations) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (2), for “the Authority”, in each place, substitute “the FCA and, if the registered society or branch is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
3
In subsection (4)—
a
in the opening words of that subsection, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”; and
b
in paragraph (b), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA and, if the registered society or branch is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
4
In subsection (5), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I519
After section 43(6)102 (annual return) insert—
7
If the registered society or branch is a PRA-authorised person, it shall send to the PRA a copy of the annual return sent to the FCA under subsection (1).
I5210
In section 65A(7)103 (group insurance business), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I5311
In section 76(3C)104 (decision of disputes generally), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I5412
After section 85(4) (conversion of society into branch) insert—
4A
Before making a finding under subsection (4) in relation to a society which is a PRA-authorised person, the FCA must consult the PRA.
I5513
1
Section 87105 (power to apply for winding up of registered friendly societies) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), for “Authority”—
a
in the first place, substitute “FCA or the PRA”; and
b
in the second place, substitute “FCA, after consulting the PRA, or the PRA, after consulting the FCA,”.
3
After subsection (2), insert—
3
Subsection (1) does not require the FCA to consult the PRA if the society in question is not a PRA-authorised person.
4
The PRA may only present a petition under subsection (1) in respect of a society which is a PRA-authorised person.
4
In the heading, for “Authority” substitute “FCA and of PRA”.
I5614
In section 90106 (appointment of inspectors and calling of special meetings), for “the Authority”, in each place, substitute “the FCA or the PRA”.
I5715
In section 91(1)107 (cancellation and suspension of registration), for “Authority”—
a
in the first place, substitute “FCA, having consulted the PRA if the society is a PRA-authorised person,”, and
b
in each other place, substitute “FCA”.
I5816
In section 93(1)(c)108 (dissolution of societies and branches), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I5917
1
Section 94109 (instrument of dissolution) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (2)(d), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
3
After subsection (4), insert—
4A
If the society or branch is a PRA-authorised person, a copy of the instrument and declaration sent to the FCA under paragraph (4) shall be sent to the PRA.
I6018
1
Section 95110 (dissolution by award) is amended as follows.
2
In subsections (1), (3), (4) and (6), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
After subsection (3), insert—
3A
The PRA must consult the FCA before making an award and direction under subsection (3).
I6119
1
Section 95A111 (dissolution of registered friendly societies and branches by award) is amended as follows.
2
In subsections (1), (2) and (4), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
After subsection (1), insert—
1A
The PRA must consult the FCA before making an award or a direction under subsection (1).
I6220
In section 97112 (notice of proceedings or order to set aside dissolution of society or branch), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA and, if the society or branch is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
I6321
In section 98(1)(b) and (7)113 (offences), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I6422
1
Section 101114 (prosecution of offences, recovery of costs or expenses) is amended as follows.
2
After subsection (1A), insert—
1B
Summary proceedings for an offence under a provision listed in subsection (1C) may also be commenced by the PRA, in the circumstances specified in that subsection in relation to that provision, after notifying the FCA.
1C
The provisions and the circumstances are—
a
section 32 (audit of exempt societies and branches), if the failure referred to in subsection (4) of that section is a failure to comply with a direction given by the PRA under subsection (2) of that section;
b
section 39C (power to require accounts of past years to be audited), if the failure referred to in subsection (2) of that section is a failure to comply with a direction given by the PRA under subsection (1) of that section; and
c
section 98 (offences), if the neglect or refusal referred to in subsection (1)(b) of that section relates to an act or information required by the PRA.
3
In subsection (2), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I6523
In section 109(1)(c)115 (regulations), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and of the PRA”.
I6624
In section 110(2) and (2A), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I6725
In section 111(1)116 (interpretation)—
a
omit the definition of “the Authority”; and
b
at the appropriate places, insert—
“the appropriate authority” means—
- a
in relation to a society which is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA; and
- b
in relation to a society which is not a PRA-authorised person, the FCA;
“the FCA” means the Financial Conduct Authority;
“the PRA” means the Prudential Regulation Authority;
“PRA-authorised person” has the meaning in section 2B of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000;
SCHEDULE 6Amendments of the Credit Unions Act 1979
I681
The Credit Unions Act 1979117 is amended as follows.
I692
1
Section 1118 (registration under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1)—
a
in paragraph (a), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”;
b
in paragraph (d), for “to the Authority for Part IV permission under section 40” substitute “for permission under Part 4A”;
c
at end of paragraph (d), omit “and”; and
d
for paragraph (e), substitute—
e
the FCA is satisfied that, once registered under the 1965 Act, the society will satisfy, and continue to satisfy, the threshold conditions (within the meaning of section 55B(1) of the 2000 Act) for which the FCA is responsible in relation to the regulated activity of accepting deposits; and
f
the PRA is satisfied that, once registered under the 1965 Act, the society will satisfy, and continue to satisfy, the threshold conditions (within the meaning of section 55B(1) of the 2000 Act) for which the PRA is responsible in relation to the regulated activity of accepting deposits.
3
For subsections (1A) and (1B), substitute—
1A
The PRA must notify the FCA if it is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph (f) of subsection (1).
1B
The FCA must not issue an acknowledgement of registration under section 2(3) of the 1965 Act to a credit union unless—
a
if the FCA is the appropriate regulator (within the meaning of section 55A of the 2000 Act), it proposes to give that society permission under Part 4A of the 2000 Act to accept deposits;
b
if the PRA is the appropriate regulator (within the meaning of section 55A of the 2000 Act), the PRA proposes to give that society permission under Part 4A of the 2000 Act to accept deposits.
1C
The PRA must notify the FCA if it proposes to give that society permission under Part 4A of the 2000 Act to accept deposits.
1D
If the FCA issues an acknowledgement of registration to a credit union under that section, the appropriate regulator (within the meaning of section 55A of the 2000 Act) must determine any outstanding application of that credit union for permission under Part 4A of the 2000 Act to accept deposits as soon as reasonably possible thereafter.
I703
In section 1A(2)(e) and (5)119 (common bonds appropriate to a credit union), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
I714
In section 1B(4)120 (further requirements where common bond relates to locality), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
I725
1
Section 3121 (use of name “credit union”, etc.) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (3)(b), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
3
In subsection (3A)(a), for “Part IV permission under the 2000 Act” substitute “permission under Part 4A of the 2000 Act”.
I736
1
Section 4122 (rules) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
3
After subsection (1), insert—
1A
The FCA must consult the PRA before determining any provision under subsection (1)(b) which relates to credit unions which are PRA-authorised persons.
I747
In section 5A(4)123 (corporate members), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I758
In section 7A124 (power to issue interest-bearing shares), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
I769
In section 16(3)125 (guarantee funds), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
I7710
In the cross-heading above section 17, for “registrar” substitute “FCA and PRA”.
I7811
1
Section 17126 (power to require information) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
3
After subsection (1), insert—
1A
The PRA may, in connection with the exercise of its functions under this Act, exercise in relation to a credit union the powers of the FCA under subsection (1) of section 48 of the 1965 Act to require the production of books, accounts and other documents and the furnishing of information, and subsections (2) and (3) of section 48 of the 1965 Act (penalties and defraying expenses) shall apply accordingly.
I7912
1
Section 18127 (power to appoint inspector and call meeting) is amended as follows.
2
In subsections (1) and (2), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
3
After subsection (3), insert—
4
The FCA and the PRA must each notify the other before appointing an inspector or calling a meeting under subsection (1) in relation to a society which is a PRA-authorised person.
I8013
1
Section 20128 (cancellation or suspension of registration and petition for winding up) is amended as follows.
2
For subsections (1A) and (1B), substitute—
1A
The FCA may also exercise the power to cancel the registration of a credit union under section 16 of the 1965 Act if the credit union’s permission under Part 4A of the 2000 Act has been cancelled or if the credit union has received a warning notice under section 55Z of the 2000 Act.
1B
The FCA must not cancel the registration of a credit union under section 16 of the 1965 Act by virtue of subsection (1A) unless the appropriate regulator (within the meaning of section 55A of the 2000 Act) has cancelled the credit union’s permission under Part 4A of the 2000 Act and there is no possibility (or no further possibility) of that determination of the appropriate regulator being reversed or varied.
3
In subsection (1D), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
4
After subsection (1D), insert—
1E
If the credit union is a PRA-authorised person, the FCA must consult the PRA before cancelling the registration of the credit union by virtue of subsection (1A).
5
In subsection (2), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
6
After subsection (2), insert—
3
The FCA and the PRA must each consult the other before presenting a petition under subsection (2).
I8114
1
Section 21129 (amalgamations and transfers of engagements) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (3), for “The Authority” substitute “In relation to a credit union which is not a PRA-authorised person, the FCA”.
3
After subsection (3), insert—
3A
In relation to a credit union which is a PRA-authorised person—
a
the FCA shall not register a special resolution under section 50 or section 51 of the 1965 Act if the PRA informs the FCA that it is of the opinion that that paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (3) applies, and
b
the PRA must consult the FCA before determining its opinion.
I8215
1
Section 23130 (conversion of company into credit union) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (3)—
a
in the opening words, for “Authority” substitute “FCA”; and
b
in paragraph (b), omit “made by the Authority under the 2000 Act”.
3
After subsection (3), insert—
4
In subsection (3), “applicable rules” are—
a
if the credit union is a PRA-authorised person, rules made by the PRA or the FCA under the 2000 Act; and
b
if the credit union is not a PRA-authorised person, rules made by the FCA under the 2000 Act.
I8316
In section 31(1)131 (interpretation), omit the definition of “Part IV permission”.
I8417
In section 31A(3)132 (deferred shares), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
I8518
1
Section 32133 (Northern Ireland) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
3
In subsection (2), for “the Authority” substitute “each of the FCA and the PRA”.
I8619
In paragraphs 7 and 11 of Schedule 1134 (matters to be provided for in rules of credit union), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
SCHEDULE 7Amendments of the Credit Unions (Northern Ireland) Order 1985
I871
The Credit Unions (Northern Ireland) Order 1985135 is amended as follows.
I882
1
Article 2 (interpretation) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph (2)—
a
in the definition of “authorised bank”, in paragraph (a), for “Part 4” substitute “Part 4A”;
b
omit the definition of “the Authority”;
c
at the appropriate places, insert—
“the appropriate authority” means—
- a
in relation to a credit union which is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA; and
- b
in relation to a credit union which is not a PRA-authorised person, the FCA;
“the FCA” means the Financial Conduct Authority;
“the PRA” means the Prudential Regulation Authority;
“PRA-authorised person” has the meaning in section 2B of the 2000 Act;
I893
For Article 2A(4) and (5) (the registrar and assistant registrar), substitute—
4
In the exercise of the registrar’s functions under this Order, the registrar must cooperate with the FCA and the PRA in the exercise by those authorities of any of their functions in relation to credit unions.
5
The registrar may share with each of the FCA and the PRA any information obtained by the registrar relating to credit unions which each of those authorities might reasonably require for the purpose of the performance of any of its functions in relation to credit unions.
I904
1
Article 3 (registration) is amended as follows.
2
For paragraph (1)(d) and (e), substitute—
d
the society has made an application for a permission under Part 4A of the 2000 Act to accept deposits;
e
the FCA is satisfied that, once registered under this Order, the society will satisfy, and continue to satisfy, the threshold conditions (within the meaning of section 55B(1) of the 2000 Act) for which the FCA is responsible in relation to the regulated activity of accepting deposits; and
f
the PRA is satisfied that, once registered under this Order, the society will satisfy, and continue to satisfy, the threshold conditions (within the meaning of section 55B(1) of the 2000 Act) for which the PRA is responsible in relation to the regulated activity of accepting deposits.
3
After paragraph (1), insert—
1A
The FCA must notify the registrar in writing if it is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph (1)(e).
1B
The PRA must notify the registrar in writing if it is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph (1)(f).
I915
For Article 4(2A) (supplementary provisions as to registration), substitute—
2A
The registrar must not issue an acknowledgement of registration under paragraph (2) unless the appropriate regulator (within the meaning of section 55A of the 2000 Act) has confirmed to the registrar that it proposes to give the society permission under Part 4A of that Act to accept deposits.
I926
In Article 31(3)(c) (charges on assets of credit unions), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
I937
In Article 36(3) (application of surplus), for “Authority under the 2000 Act” substitute “FCA under the 2000 Act and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, rules made by the PRA under the 2000 Act”.
I948
In Article 49(3)(b) and (4) (annual returns), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I959
1
Article 53 (duties of receiver or manager of credit union’s property) is amended as follows.
2
Number the existing provision as paragraph (1).
3
In that paragraph (1), for “the Authority”, in each place, substitute “the appropriate person”.
4
In that paragraph (1), in sub-paragraph (b), omit the parenthesis after “1 month”.
5
After that paragraph (1), insert—
2
In this article, “the appropriate person” means—
a
the registrar;
b
the FCA; and
c
if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA.
3
The registrar, the FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA may each allow a period of longer than 1 month for the delivery of returns to it under paragraph (1)(b).
I9610
In Article 60(1) (cancellation of registration), for “the Authority” substitute “the FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
I9711
Article 61(1) (suspension of registration), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
I9812
In Article 62(1) (appeals), for sub-paragraphs (b) and (c), substitute—
b
the society has not made an application under Part 4A of the 2000 Act to accept deposits; or
c
the FCA or the PRA has not confirmed to the registrar that it is satisfied that, once registered under this Order, the society will satisfy, and continue to satisfy, the threshold conditions (within the meaning of section 55B(1) of the 2000 Act) for which it is responsible in relation to the regulated activity of accepting deposits.
I9913
Article 63 (petition for winding-up), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
I10014
1
Article 65 (amalgamation of credit unions) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph (7), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
After paragraph (7), insert—
8
If the appropriate authority is the PRA, it must consult the FCA before giving its confirmation under paragraph (7).
I10115
1
Article 66 (transfer of engagements between credit unions) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph (4), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
After paragraph (4), insert—
5
If the appropriate authority is the PRA, it must consult the FCA before giving its confirmation under paragraph (4).
I10216
1
Schedule 1 (matters to be provided for in rules of credit union) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph 7, for “the Authority” substitute “each of the FCA and the PRA”.
3
In paragraph 11, for “the Authority” substitute “each of the FCA and the PRA”.
SCHEDULE 8Amendments of the Building Societies Act 1986
I1031
The Building Societies Act 1986136 is amended as follows.
I1042
In the heading of Part I, for “Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority”.
I1053
1
Section 1137 (functions in relation to building societies) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1)—
a
for “The Financial Services Authority (“the Authority”)” substitute “The FCA”; and
b
omit paragraph (a).
3
After subsection (1), insert—
1A
The PRA has the following functions under this Act in relation to building societies—
a
to secure that the principal purpose of building societies remains that of making loans which are secured on residential property and are funded substantially by their members;
b
to administer the system of regulation of building societies provided by or under this Act, but only in so far as sections 5, 6, 7, 9A and 9B confer functions on the PRA; and
c
to advise and make recommendations to the Treasury and other government departments on any matter relating to building societies.
4
In subsection (2)—
a
for “Authority also has” substitute “FCA and the PRA also have”; and
b
for “it” substitute “them respectively”.
5
In the heading, for “Financial Services Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority”.
I1064
1
Section 5138 (establishment, constitution and powers) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (2), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
3
In subsection (4A), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
4
For subsection (13)(a), substitute—
a
section 1(1A)(a) (functions of the Prudential Regulation Authority in relation to building societies);
I1075
1
Section 6139 (the lending limit) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (5)(a), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
For subsection (12)(a), substitute—
a
in respect of its business in effecting or carrying out contracts of long term insurance in accordance with rules made by—
i
the FCA under section 137A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, or
ii
the PRA under section 137G of that Act,
which require an authorised person who has permission to effect or carry out contracts of insurance to identify assets which belong to that person and which are maintained in respect of a particular aspect of that person’s business; or
4
In subsection (15), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I1086
In section 7(5)(a)140 (the funding limit), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I1097
In section 8(3)141 (raising funds and borrowing), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
I1108
In section 9A(5)(a)142 (restrictions on certain transactions), for “Part IV” substitute “Part 4A”.
I1119
In the heading to Part 6, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I11210
1
Section 36143 (power to direct restructuring of business etc.) is amended as follows.
2
For “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
In subsection (5)(b), before “of the result” insert “and, if the appropriate authority is the PRA, the FCA”.
4
In subsection (6), before “of the option” insert “and, if the appropriate authority is the PRA, the FCA”.
5
After subsection (16), insert—
17
The PRA must consult the FCA before issuing a direction under this section.
I11311
1
Section 36A144 (power to make prohibition orders) is amended as follows.
2
For “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
After subsection (5D), insert—
5E
The PRA must consult the FCA about the terms of the prohibition order in question before giving a warning notice or a decision notice under this section.
4
In subsection (6), omit “, and shall keep a copy of the order in the public file of the society”.
5
After subsection (9), insert—
9A
The PRA must give the FCA a copy of any order issued under this section.
9B
The FCA must keep a copy of any order issued under this section in the public file of the society.
I11412
1
Section 37145 (powers to petition for winding up etc.) is amended as follows.
2
In subsections (1) and (2), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
For subsection (4), substitute—
4
Where the High Court makes an order under subsection (3)—
a
if the appropriate authority is the PRA, it must give a copy of the order to the FCA; and
b
in any case, the FCA must keep a copy of the order in the public file of the society.
I11513
1
Section 42B146 (power to direct transfers of engagements or business) is amended as follows.
2
In subsections (1) to (5), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
In subsection (1), for “Part IV” substitute “Part 4A”.
4
In subsection (2)—
a
for “section 45” substitute “section 55J (variation or cancellation on initiative of regulator), section 55L (imposition of requirements by FCA) or section 55M (imposition of requirements by PRA)”; and
b
omit “(power to vary or cancel a Part IV permission on the Authority’s own initiative)”.
5
After subsection (5), insert—
5A
The PRA must consult the FCA before giving a direction under this section.
I11614
1
Section 42C147 (variation and revocation of transfer directions) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
After subsection (1), insert—
1A
If the appropriate authority is the PRA, it must consult the FCA before varying or revoking a direction.
I11715
In section 46A148 (notices, hearings and appeals), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
I11816
1
Section 52149 (powers to obtain information and documents etc.) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), for “Authority of any of its functions” substitute “FCA or the PRA of any of their respective functions”.
3
In subsection (5), for “Authority”—
a
in the opening words of that subsection, substitute “FCA and the PRA”; and
b
in paragraphs (a) to (d) of that subsection, in each place, substitute “it”.
4
In subsection (5A), for “Authority”—
a
in the opening words of that subsection, substitute “FCA or the PRA”; and
b
in paragraphs (a) to (c) of that subsection, in each place, substitute “body which authorised the person”.
5
In subsection (6)—
a
for “Authority has power”, substitute “FCA or the PRA has power”; and
b
for “Authority or authorised officer” in each place, substitute “FCA, the PRA or the authorised officer (as the case may be)”.
6
In subsection (9)—
a
for “Authority or an authorised officer” substitute “FCA, the PRA or an authorised officer”; and
b
for “Authority or authorised officer” substitute “FCA, the PRA or the authorised officer (as the case may be)”.
7
In subsection (13), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I11917
In section 52B(1)150 (entry of premises under warrant), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I12018
1
Section 53A151 (disclosure of information) is amended as follows.
2
For subsection (1)(b)(i), substitute—
i
the FCA;
ia
the PRA;
3
In subsection (1)(b)(ii) and (iii), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
4
In subsection (2)(b), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I12119
1
Section 54152 (information from other sources) is amended as follows.
2
For “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
3
In the heading, for “Authority” substitute “FCA or PRA”.
I12220
1
Section 55153 (investigations) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), for “the Authority”—
a
in the first place, substitute “the FCA or the PRA”; and
b
in the second place, substitute “it”.
3
In subsection (6), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
4
In the heading, for “Authority” substitute “FCA or PRA”.
I12321
1
Section 56154 (inspections and special meetings: general) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and the PRA”.
3
After subsection (1), insert—
1A
The FCA must consult the PRA before exercising the power in subsection (1).
1B
The PRA must consult the FCA before exercising the power in subsection (1).
4
In subsections (2) and (3) for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA or the PRA (as the case may be)”.
5
In subsection (4), for “Authority” substitute “body exercising its powers under subsection (1)”.
6
In subsection (6), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “body to which the application was made”.
7
In subsection (7)—
a
for “Before exercising” substitute “Before the FCA or the PRA exercises”; and
b
for “the Authority”—
i
in the first place, substitute “it”; and
ii
in the second place, substitute “the body exercising its powers under subsection (1)”.
8
In subsection (8), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
9
In subsection (10), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “body exercising its powers under subsection (1)”.
I12422
1
Section 57155 (inspections: supplementary provisions) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), omit “by the Authority”.
3
In subsections (7), (8), (8A), (9) and (10), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “body which appointed the inspectors”.
I12523
In section 59(6)156 (chief executive and secretary), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
I12624
In section 61157 (directors: supplementary provisions as to elections etc.), in subsections (9) and (13), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
I12725
For section 68(5) (records of loans etc.), substitute—
5
The society must send two copies of the statement required to be made available under subsection (3) to the FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, one copy to the PRA, on the date on which the statement is required to be first made available to members.
5A
The FCA must keep a copy of the statement in the public file of the society.
I12826
1
Section 69158 (disclosure and record of income of related businesses) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (8), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
3
For subsection (14), substitute—
14
The society must send two copies of the statement required to be made available under subsection (13) to the FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, one copy to the PRA, on the date on which the statement is required to be first made available to members.
14A
The FCA must keep a copy of the statement in the public file of the society.
I12927
1
Section 76159 (summary financial statement) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (8), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, one copy to the PRA”.
3
In subsection (12), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
I13028
1
Section 78C160 (names to be stated in copies of the auditor’s report) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), in each place, omit “to the Authority”.
3
In subsection (3), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
I13129
1
Section 78D161 (circumstances in which names may be omitted) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), omit “to the Authority”.
3
In subsection (2)(b), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
I13230
1
Section 81162 (laying and furnishing of accounts) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (2), for “Authority” substitute “FCA, and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, one copy to the PRA,”.
3
In subsection (3), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
4
In subsection (7), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
5
In the heading, for “and the Authority” substitute “, the FCA and the PRA”.
I13331
1
Section 87163 (dissolution by consent) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (5), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
3
In subsection (7), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
4
In subsection (8), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
5
In subsection (10), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
I13432
In section 88(2)164 (voluntary winding up)—
a
for “to the Authority” substitute “to the FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”; and
b
for “Authority shall keep the copy” substitute “FCA must keep a copy”.
I13533
1
Section 89165 (winding up by court: grounds and petitioners) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), for “Part IV”, in each place, substitute “Part 4A”.
3
For subsection (2)(a), substitute—
a
the FCA, after consulting the PRA if the society is a PRA-authorised person,
aa
if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA, after consulting the FCA,
I13634
In section 89A(2)(a)166 (building society insolvency as alternative order), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I13735
1
Section 90D167 (notice of preliminary steps) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (5), for “Authority has” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA have”.
3
In subsection (7)(b)(i), for “Authority” substitute “PRA”.
4
In subsection (10)—
a
after “Where” insert “the society is a PRA-authorised person and”; and
b
for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “PRA”.
5
After subsection (10), insert—
11
Where the society is not a PRA-authorised person and the FCA receives notice under Condition 1—
a
the FCA shall inform the Bank of England, and
b
if the Bank of England decides to apply for a building society insolvency order or to exercise a stabilisation power under Part 1 of the Banking Act 2009, the Bank shall inform the person who gave the notice, within the period in Condition 3(a).
6
In the heading, for “Authority” substitute “FCA and the PRA”.
I13836
In section 91(4)168 (power of court to declare dissolution of building society void)—
a
for “furnish the Authority” substitute “furnish the FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”; and
b
for “Authority shall keep the copy” substitute “FCA must keep a copy”.
I13937
1
Section 93169 (amalgamations) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (2)(d), for “Authority”—
a
in the first place, substitute “appropriate authority”; and
b
in the second place, substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
3
In subsection (3)—
a
for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”;
b
before “is satisfied” insert “the FCA”; and
c
for “it shall” substitute “the FCA must”.
4
In subsection (4), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
5
In subsection (6)—
a
for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”; and
b
for “Part IV” substitute “Part 4A”.
6
In subsection (6A), for “subsection (9) of section 52 of that Act by virtue of paragraph (a) of that subsection” substitute “subsection (5) of section 55V of that Act by virtue of paragraph (a) or (b) of that subsection”.
7
In subsection (6B)—
a
for “section 55” substitute “section 55Z3”; and
b
for “Part IV” substitute “Part 4A”.
8
In subsection (6C)—
a
omit “the Authority from taking”; and
b
after “decision notice” insert “from being taken”.
I14038
1
Section 94170 (transfer of engagements) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (5)(b), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
In subsection (7)(a), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
4
In subsection (8)—
a
for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”; and
b
for “it shall” substitute “the FCA must”.
5
In subsection (9), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
I14139
1
Section 95171 (mergers: provisions supplementing sections 93 and 94) is amended as follows.
2
For “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
After subsection (6), insert—
6A
The PRA must consult the FCA before confirming an amalgamation or transfer, or giving a direction, under this section.
6B
The PRA must—
a
notify the FCA it if confirms an amalgamation or transfer; and
b
send the FCA a copy of any direction it gives.
I14240
In section 96(6)172 (mergers: compensation for loss of office and bonuses to members), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
I14341
1
Section 97173 (transfer of business to commercial company) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (4)(d), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
In subsection (6), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
4
In subsection (8)—
a
for “send to the Authority” substitute “send to each of the FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”; and
b
for “Authority shall” substitute “FCA must”.
5
In subsection (12), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I14442
1
Section 98174 (transfers of business: supplementary provisions) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1A), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
3
In subsection (2), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
4
In subsection (3)—
a
for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”; and
b
for “Part IV” substitute “Part 4A”.
5
In subsections (4) and (5), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
6
After subsection (8), insert—
9
The PRA must consult the FCA before confirming a transfer or giving a direction under this section.
10
The PRA must—
a
notify the FCA it if confirms a transfer; and
b
send the FCA a copy of any direction it gives.
I14543
In section 100(7)175 (regulated terms etc.: distributions and share rights), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
I14644
1
Section 101176 (protective provisions for specially formed successors) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (4), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
After subsection (4), insert—
4A
The PRA must consult the FCA before giving a direction under this section.
I14745
1
Section 103177 (cancellation of registration) is amended as follows.
2
For “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
3
In subsection (1), after “Where” insert “, having consulted the PRA,”.
4
In subsection (2)—
a
after “Where” insert “, having consulted the PRA,”; and
b
for “Part IV” substitute “Part 4A”.
5
In subsection (3), after “if it thinks fit” insert “after consulting the PRA”.
I14846
In section 106178 (public file of the society), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
I14947
In section 107179 (restriction of use of certain names and descriptions), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
I15048
1
Section 111180 (time limit for commencing proceedings) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1)—
a
after “under this Act”, insert “, other than an offence in relation to which provision is made in subsection (1A),”;
b
for “by the Authority” substitute “by the FCA”; and
c
for “in the opinion of the Authority” substitute “in its opinion”.
3
After subsection (1), insert—
1A
Notwithstanding any limitation on the time for taking proceedings contained in any Act, summary proceedings for the offences under the provisions listed in subsection (1B), in the circumstances specified in that subsection in relation to those provisions, may be commenced by the PRA, after notifying the FCA, or by the FCA, after notifying the PRA, at any time within the period mentioned in subsection (1C).
1B
The provisions and the circumstances are—
a
section 52 (powers to obtain information and documents etc.), if—
i
the failure referred to in subsection (10) of that section is a failure to furnish any information or accountant’s report, to produce any documents or material, or to provide any explanation or make any statement to the PRA, or
ii
the information, explanation or statement referred to in subsection (11) or (12) of that section is furnished, provided or made to the PRA;
b
section 55 (investigations), if the person appointed under subsection (1) of that section was appointed by the PRA;
c
section 81 (laying and furnishing accounts), if the default referred to in subsection (4) of that section relates to a failure to send a copy of the accounts to the PRA in accordance with subsection (2) of that section;
d
section 87 (dissolution by consent), if the failure referred to in subsection (5) or (7) of that section relates to a failure to give notice to the PRA;
e
section 88 (voluntary winding up), if the failure referred to in subsection (4) of that section relates to a failure to send a copy of the resolution to the PRA in accordance with subsection (2) of that section;
f
section 91 (power of court to declare dissolution of building society void), if the failure referred to in subsection (5) of that section relates to a failure to send a copy of an order to the PRA in accordance with subsection (4) of that section;
g
section 95 (mergers: provisions supplementing sections 93 and 94), if the application referred to subsection (3) of that section was made, or should have been made, to the PRA;
h
section 98 (transfers of business: supplementary provisions), if the application referred to subsection (2) of that section was made, or should have been made, to the PRA;
i
Schedule 8A, paragraph 3(5) (directions under section 42B(3)), if the PRA has given a direction under section 42B(3);
j
Schedule 8A, paragraph 9(5) (directions under section 42B(4)), if the PRA has given a direction under section 42B(4);
k
Schedule 11, paragraph 3 (auditors: appointment), if the failure referred to in sub-paragraph (2) of that paragraph relates to a failure to give notice to the PRA in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) of that paragraph;
l
Schedule 11, paragraph 6 (auditors: removal), if the failure referred to in sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph relates to a failure to give notice to the PRA in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) of that paragraph;
m
Schedule 11, paragraph 7 (auditors: resignation), if the default referred to in sub-paragraph (8) of that paragraph relates to a failure to send any notice or statement to the PRA in accordance with sub-paragraph (3) or (7) of that paragraph;
n
Schedule 15, paragraph 21 (application of companies winding up legislation to building societies: winding up by the court), if the failure referred to in sub-paragraph (4) of that paragraph relates to a failure to give notice to the PRA in accordance with sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph;
o
Schedule 15, paragraph 48 (modified application of Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989: winding up by the High Court), if the failure referred to in sub-paragraph (4) of that paragraph relates to a failure to give notice to the PRA in accordance with sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph; and
p
Schedule 16, paragraph 6 (mergers: penalty), if the default referred to in sub-paragraph (1) of that paragraph relates to a failure to send a copy of a statement or notification to the PRA in accordance with paragraph 5(1) of that Schedule.
1C
The period is one year beginning with the date on which evidence comes to the knowledge of one or both of the FCA and the PRA, being evidence sufficient in the opinion of the FCA or the PRA (as the case may be) to justify a prosecution.
4
In subsection (2), after “(1)” insert “or (1A)”.
5
In subsection (3)—
a
after “subsection (1)” insert “and subsection (1C)”;
b
for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”; and
c
for “that subsection” substitute “the relevant subsection”.
6
For subsection (4), substitute—
4
In the application of this section to Scotland—
a
for subsection (1), substitute—
1
Notwithstanding any limitation on the time for the taking of proceedings contained in any Act, summary proceedings for any offence under this Act may, subject to subsection (2), be commenced by the Lord Advocate at any time within the period of one year beginning with the date on which evidence sufficient in the opinion of the Lord Advocate to justify a prosecution for the offence, comes to the knowledge of the Lord Advocate
b
omit subsections (1A), (1B) and (1C); and
c
for subsection (3), substitute—
3
For the purposes of subsection (1) of this section a certificate, purporting to be signed by or on behalf of the Lord Advocate, as to the date on which such evidence as is mentioned in that subsection came to the knowledge of the Lord Advocate, shall be conclusive evidence of that date.
I15149
1
Section 113181 (evidence) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
3
In subsections (1A) and (1B), “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I15250
In section 115(1)182 (service of notices), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and the PRA”.
I15351
1
Section 116183 (form of documents) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), for “Authority may” substitute “FCA and the PRA may each”.
3
After subsection (1), insert—
1A
The PRA and the FCA must each consult the other before issuing a direction under this section if the document in question is required to be sent to both of them.
I15452
1
Section 119184 (interpretation) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1)—
a
omit the definition of “the Authority”;
b
in the definition of “officially notified”, for “Authority” substitute “FCA”;
c
in the definition of “the public file”, for “Authority” substitute “FCA”; and
d
at the appropriate places, insert—
“the appropriate authority” means—
- a
in relation to a building society which is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA; and
- b
in relation to a building society which is not a PRA-authorised person, the FCA;
“the FCA” means the Financial Conduct Authority;
“the PRA” means the Prudential Regulation Authority;
“PRA-authorised person” has the meaning in section 2B of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000;
3
In subsection (1A)—
a
for “Authority” substitute “FCA”; and
b
for “Authority’s” substitute “FCA’s”.
4
In subsection (4), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I15553
1
Schedule 2185 (establishment, incorporation and constitution of building societies) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph 1, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
3
In paragraph 4(2), (4) and (7), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
4
In paragraph 9, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
5
In paragraph 10(5), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
6
In paragraph 10A(2), (3) and (4), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
7
In paragraph 11, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
8
In paragraph 15—
a
for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”;
b
in sub-paragraph (1), for “Part IV” substitute “Part 4A”; and
c
after sub-paragraph (3), insert—
3A
The FCA must consult the PRA before giving a direction under sub-paragraph (2).
9
In paragraph 20, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
10
In paragraph 20A(12), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
11
In paragraph 30(4), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
12
After paragraph 30(4), insert—
4A
If the appropriate authority is the PRA, it must consult the FCA before giving a direction under sub-paragraph (5).
13
In paragraph 31(7), for “Authority” substitute “PRA”.
I15654
1
Schedule 8A186 (transfer directions: modifications of Part 10) is amended as follows.
2
For “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
After paragraph 3(2), insert—
2ZA
The PRA must consult the FCA before requiring any particulars under sub-paragraph (2)(b).
4
After paragraph 9(2), insert—
2ZA
The PRA must consult the FCA before requiring any particulars under sub-paragraph (2)(b).
I15755
1
Schedule 11187 (auditors) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph 3(1)—
a
for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”; and
b
for “give it notice” substitute “give notice to the FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, to the PRA”.
3
In paragraph 4(6)(b), (8) and (9), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
4
In paragraph 6(2), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
5
For paragraph 6A(2)(b), substitute—
b
the FCA; and
c
if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA.
6
In paragraph 7, for “Authority”—
a
in sub-paragraph (3)(a), substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”; and
b
in sub-paragraphs (4), (6) and (7), in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
7
In paragraph 8(6)(b), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “PRA”.
I15856
1
Schedule 14188 (settlement of disputes) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph 1(5), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
3
In the heading to paragraph 3, for “Authority” substitute “FCA and PRA”.
4
In paragraph 3, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
5
In paragraph 6—
a
for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”; and
b
after sub-paragraph (2), insert—
3
The FCA must consult the PRA before making any such award.
I15957
1
Schedule 15189 (application of companies winding up legislation to building societies) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph 3(1)(b), for “Financial Services Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”.
3
In paragraph 4, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
4
In paragraph 21(3)—
a
for “to the Authority” substitute “to the FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”; and
b
for “Authority shall” substitute “FCA must”.
5
In paragraph 29, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
6
In paragraph 31, for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
7
In paragraph 32, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
8
In paragraph 48(3)—
a
for “to the Authority” substitute “to the FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”; and
b
for “the Authority shall” substitute “the FCA must”.
9
In paragraph 55A, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
10
In paragraph 55C, for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
11
In paragraph 55D, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
I16058
1
Schedule 15A190 (application of other companies insolvency legislation to building societies) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph 2(1)(b), for “Financial Services Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”.
3
In paragraph 3(1), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
4
In paragraph 9A, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
5
In paragraphs 10, 11 and 15, for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
6
In paragraph 23(1)(a), for “Authority” substitute “FCA, to the PRA”.
7
In paragraph 21(1)(a), for “Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”.
8
In paragraph 24, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA, the PRA”.
9
In paragraph 31A—
a
in sub-paragraph (a), for “the Financial Services Authority” substitute “each of the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority”; and
b
in sub-paragraphs (c) and (d), for “Financial Services Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority or the Prudential Regulation Authority”.
10
In paragraph 32(1)(a), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
11
In paragraph 33—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(a), for “Authority” substitute “FCA, by the PRA”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (2), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or, as the case may be, the PRA”.
12
In paragraph 37, for “the Authority” substitute “the FCA and the PRA”.
13
In paragraph 43, for “Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”.
14
In paragraph 45(1)(a), for “Authority” substitute “FCA, to the PRA”.
15
In paragraph 46, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA, the PRA”.
I16159
1
Schedule 16191 (mergers: supplementary provisions) is amended as follows.
2
Except in paragraph 5, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
After paragraph 1(4), insert—
4A
The PRA must consult the FCA before approving a statement under sub-paragraph (3).
4
In paragraph 5—
a
in sub-paragraph (1), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (2), for “Authority shall” substitute “FCA must”.
I16260
1
Schedule 17192 (transfers of business: supplementary provisions) is amended as follows.
2
Except as provided in sub-paragraph (4), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
After paragraph 4(3), insert—
4
The PRA must consult the FCA before approving a statement under sub-paragraph (3).
4
In paragraph 5D—
a
in sub-paragraph (1), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”; and
b
in sub-paragraph (2), for “Authority shall” substitute “FCA must”.
SCHEDULE 9Amendments of the Friendly Societies Act 1992
I1631
The Friendly Societies Act 1992193 is amended as follows.
I1642
In the heading to Part 1, for “Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority”.
I1653
1
Section 1194 (functions in relation to friendly societies) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), for “Financial Services Authority (“the Authority”)” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority (“the FCA”)”.
3
After subsection (1), insert—
1A
The function in subsection (1)(c) is also a function of the Prudential Regulation Authority (“the PRA”).
4
In subsection (2)—
a
for “Authority also has” substitute “FCA and the PRA also have”; and
b
for “it” substitute “them respectively”.
5
For the heading, substitute “Functions of the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority in relation to friendly societies”.
I1664
In section 5(3)195 (establishment of incorporated friendly societies), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
I1675
In section 6196 (incorporation of registered friendly societies), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
I1686
In section 11(5)197 (group insurance), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I1697
1
Section 14198 (investment of funds) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (3)(a), for “Authority under section 138” substitute “appropriate authority under Part 9A”.
3
In subsections (5), (6) and (10), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
4
After subsection (10), insert—
10A
The PRA must send to the FCA a copy of any notice it serves under subsection (6) or (10).
5
In subsection (12), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
I1708
1
Section 20199 (dissolution by consent) is amended as follows.
2
In subsections (6) and (8), in each place, for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
3
In subsection (10), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
4
In subsection (12), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
I1719
In section 21(2)200 (voluntary winding up), for “Authority”—
a
in the first place, substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”; and
b
in the second place, substitute “FCA”.
I17210
1
Section 22201 (winding up by court: grounds and petitioners) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (2), for “(3) below” insert “(2A), (2B) or (3)”.
3
In paragraph (a) of subsection (2), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
4
After paragraph (a) of subsection (2), insert—
aa
the PRA;
5
After subsection (2), insert—
2A
The FCA may only present a petition under subsection (2) in respect of a society which is a PRA-authorised person after consulting the PRA.
2B
The PRA may only present a petition under subsection (2)—
a
in respect of a society which is a PRA-authorised person; and
b
after consulting the FCA.
I17311
In section 24(6)202 (continuation of long term business), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I17412
In section 25(4)203 (power of court to declare dissolution void), for “Authority”—
a
in the first place, substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”; and
b
in second place, substitute “FCA”.
I17513
1
Section 26204 (cancellation of registration) is amended as follows.
2
For “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
3
After subsection (4) insert—
4A
The FCA must consult the PRA before cancelling under subsection (1), (2) or (3) the registration of a society which is a PRA-authorised person.
I17614
In section 29205 (notification of officers) and in the heading to that section, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
I17715
In section 37206 (restriction of combinations of business), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
I17816
In the cross-heading before section 51, for “Authority” substitute “FCA and PRA”.
I17917
1
Section 52207 (applications to court) is amended as follows.
2
For subsection (1), substitute—
1
If the FCA has reason to believe that any of the conditions mentioned in subsection (2) is satisfied, it may, after consulting the PRA if the society is a PRA-authorised person—
a
present a petition to the High Court for the winding up of the society under the applicable winding up legislation;
b
make an application to the High Court for an order under subsection (5).
1A
If the PRA has reason to believe that any of the conditions mentioned in subsection (2) is satisfied in relation to a society which is a PRA-authorised person, it may, after consulting the FCA—
a
present a petition to the High Court for the winding up of the society under the applicable winding up legislation;
b
make an application to the High Court for an order under subsection (5).
3
In subsection (2), for “subsection (1) above” substitute “subsections (1) and (1A)”.
4
Omit subsection (3).
5
In subsection (6), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
6
In subsection (7), for “Authority whether or not it” substitute “FCA and the PRA whether or not either of them”.
I18018
1
Section 54208 (supervision of activities of subsidiaries etc.) is amended as follows.
2
In subsections (2) and (3), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
3
In subsection (6)—
a
for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”; and
b
after “direction”, in each place, insert “issued by it”.
4
After subsection (6), insert—
6A
The FCA must consult the PRA before issuing a direction under this section to a PRA-authorised person or varying such a direction.
6B
The PRA must consult the FCA before issuing or varying a direction under this section.
5
For subsection (7), substitute—
7
If a society requests the FCA or the PRA to notify the society as to whether, in the opinion of that authority, it has complied with a direction issued by that authority, the FCA or the PRA (as the case may be) must comply with the request.
7A
The PRA must send a copy to the FCA of any direction, notice, final notice or notification it issues under this section.
6
In subsection (9), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
I18119
In section 55(2)209 (supervision of group insurance business), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I18220
1
Section 58A210 (notices, hearings and appeals) is amended as follows.
2
In subsections (1), (2), (3) and (4), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
3
In subsection (8)(d), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or PRA”.
I18321
In section 62211 (powers to obtain information and documents)—
a
for “Authority or”, in each other place, substitute “FCA, the PRA or”; and
b
for “Authority”, in each other place, substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I18422
In section 62A(1)212 (entry of premises under warrant), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I18523
1
Section 63A213 (disclosure of information) is amended as follows.
2
For subsection (1)(b)(i), substitute—
i
the FCA;
ia
the PRA;
3
In subsections (1)(b)(ii) and (iii) and (2)(b), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I18624
In section 65214 (investigations), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I18725
In the heading to section 65, for “Authority” substitute “FCA or PRA”.
I18826
In sections 66215 (inspections and special meetings: general), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I18927
In section 67216 (inspections: supplementary provisions), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I19028
In section 74B217 (names to be stated in copies of auditor’s report), omit, in each place, “to the Authority”.
I19129
In section 74C218 (circumstances in which names may be omitted), for “the Authority”, in each place, substitute “the FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
I19230
In section 76219 (approval and signing of accounts), omit, in each place, “to the Authority”.
I19331
For section 77(1)(a) (information on appointed actuary to be annexed to balance sheet), substitute—
a
is furnished under section 78 to the FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA;
aa
is furnished to either the FCA or the PRA at its request;
I19432
1
Section 78220 (laying and furnishing of accounts and reports) is amended as follows.
2
In subsections (1)(b), (2)(b), (3) and (4), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
3
In subsection (8), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
I19533
In section 81(2) 221 (complaints by members of friendly societies), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
I19634
1
Section 85222 (amalgamation of friendly societies) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (2)(d), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
In subsection (3), for “Authority”—
a
in the first place, substitute “FCA or the PRA”; and
b
in the second place, substitute “FCA”.
4
For subsection (4A), substitute—
4A
If, on the transfer date, each of the societies whose amalgamation was confirmed has permission under Part 4A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the appropriate regulator (within the meaning of section 55A of that Act) must, with effect from that date, give their successor such permission under that Part as it considers appropriate, subject to such requirements as it considers appropriate, and must notify the successor of the permission by giving the successor a decision notice under that Act.
5
In subsection (4B), for “subsection (9) of section 52 of that Act by virtue of paragraph (a) of that subsection” substitute “subsection (5) of section 55V of that Act by virtue of paragraph (a) or (b) of that subsection”.
6
In subsection (4C)—
a
for “section 55”, substitute “section 55Z1”; and
b
for “Part IV”, substitute “Part 4A”.
7
In subsection (4D), for “prevents the Authority from taking action specified in a decision notice” substitute “prevents the action specified in a decision notice from being taken”.
8
In subsection (5), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
I19735
1
Section 86223 (transfer of engagements by or to friendly society) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (2)(e) and (3)(b), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
After subsection (3), insert—
3A
The PRA must consult the FCA before giving its consent under subsection (3)(b).
4
In subsection (4)—
a
for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”; and
b
for “it” substitute “the FCA”.
5
In subsections (6) and (7), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
6
In subsection (12), for “Part IV” substitute “Part 4A”.
I19836
1
Section 87224 (actuary’s report as to margin of solvency) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (2)—
a
in paragraph (b), for “Authority under section 138” substitute “appropriate authority under Part 9A”; and
b
in the closing words of that subsection, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
In subsection (3), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
I19937
In section 88(2) and (3)225 (actuary’s report on transfer of long term business), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
I20038
1
Section 89226 (power to alter requirements for transfer by friendly society) is amended as follows.
2
Except as provided in sub-paragraph (5), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
After subsection (1), insert—
1A
The PRA must consult the FCA before giving a direction under this section.
4
After subsection (6), insert—
6A
The PRA must send to the FCA a copy of any direction it issues under this section.
5
In subsection (7), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
6
In the heading, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I20139
1
Section 90227 (power to effect transfer of engagements) is amended as follows.
2
In subsections (1) and (2), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
After subsection (2), insert—
2A
The PRA must consult the FCA before giving a direction under this section.
4
In subsections (3) to (7), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
5
For subsection (8), substitute—
8
If the PRA gives a direction, it must send a copy of the direction to the FCA.
8A
The FCA must—
a
keep a copy of a direction issued under this section (whether by the FCA or by the PRA);
b
register that copy; and
c
issue a registration certificate to the transferee.
8B
The registration certificate must specify a date as the transfer date for the transfer.
6
In subsections (10) and (11), for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
7
In the heading, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I20240
1
Section 91228 (conversion of friendly society into company) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (2)(c), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
After subsection (2), insert—
2A
The PRA must consult the FCA before giving a confirmation under this section.
4
In subsections (4) and (5), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
5
In subsection (6), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I20341
In section 93229 (registration of societies under the 1974 Act), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
I20442
1
Section 103230 (power to modify Part 6 in relation to particular friendly societies) is amended as follows.
2
In subsections (1) and (3), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
After subsection (3), insert—
3A
The PRA must consult the FCA before making, varying or revoking a direction under this section.
3B
The PRA must send the FCA a copy of any direction, variation or revocation under this section.
4
For subsection (7), substitute—
7
The FCA must keep in a register kept by it for the purposes of this subsection a copy of any direction, variation or revocation under this section.
5
In subsection (9)—
a
for “Authority” substitute “FCA”; and
b
in paragraph (a), omit “made by it”.
I20543
In section 104231 (public file of a friendly society), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
I20644
In section 105A(1)(c) 232 (stamp duty land tax), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I20745
1
Section 107233 (time limit for commencing proceedings) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1)—
a
after “under this Act”, insert “, other than an offence in relation to which provision is made in subsection (1A),”;
b
for “by the Authority” substitute “by the FCA”; and
c
for “the opinion of the Authority” substitute “its opinion”.
3
After subsection (1), insert—
1A
Notwithstanding any limitation on the time for taking proceedings contained in any Act, summary proceedings for the offences under the provisions listed in subsection (1B), in the circumstances specified in that subsection in relation to those provisions, may be commenced by the PRA, after notifying the FCA, or by the FCA, after notifying the PRA, at any time within the period mentioned in subsection (1C).
1B
The provisions and the circumstances are—
a
section 20 (dissolution by consent), if the failure referred to in subsection (6) or (8) of that section relates to a failure to give notice to the PRA;
b
section 21 (voluntary winding up), if the failure referred to in subsection (4) of that section relates to a failure to send a copy of the resolution to the PRA in accordance with subsection (2) of that section;
c
section 25 (power of court to declare dissolution of building society void), if the failure referred to in subsection (5) of that section relates to a failure to send a copy of an order to the PRA in accordance with subsection (4) of that section;
d
section 62 (powers to obtain information and documents etc.), if—
i
the failure referred to in subsection (9) of that section is a failure to furnish any information or report, to produce any documents or material, or to provide any explanation or make any statement to the PRA, or
ii
the information, explanation or statement referred to in subsection (10) or (11) of that section is furnished, provided or made to the PRA;
e
section 65(4) and (5) (investigations), if the person appointed under subsection (1) of that section was appointed by the PRA;
f
section 87(6) (actuary’s report), if the PRA directed the transferee to furnish it with a report under subsection (3) of that section;
g
Schedule 10, paragraph 24 (winding up by the court), if the failure referred to in sub-paragraph (4) of that paragraph relates to a failure to give notice to the PRA in accordance with sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph;
h
Schedule 10, paragraph 54 (winding up by the High Court), if the failure referred to in sub-paragraph (4) of that paragraph relates to a failure to give notice to the PRA in accordance with sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph;
i
Schedule 14, paragraph 3 (auditors: appointment), if the failure referred to in sub-paragraph (2) of that paragraph relates to a failure to give notice to the PRA in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) of that paragraph;
j
Schedule 14, paragraph 9 (power of appropriate authority to require second audit), if the failure referred to in sub-paragraph (5) of that paragraph relates to a direction given by the PRA under paragraph (1) of that paragraph or a direction to send a copy of the report to the PRA in accordance with sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph;
k
Schedule 14, paragraph 10 (removal of auditors), if the failure referred to in sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph relates to a failure to give notice to the PRA in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) of that paragraph;
l
Schedule 14, paragraph 12 (resignation of auditors), if the default referred to in sub-paragraph (5) of that paragraph relates to a failure to give a copy of the notice to the PRA in accordance with sub-paragraph (4) of that paragraph; and
m
Schedule 14, paragraph 15 (offences of failing to comply with paragraph 14 (statement by person ceasing to hold office)), if—
i
the default referred to in sub-paragraph (1) of that paragraph relates to a failure to send a copy of a notice to the PRA in accordance with paragraph 14(2) or (7) of that Schedule, or
ii
the default referred to in sub-paragraph (2) is the default of a PRA-authorised person.
1C
The period is one year beginning with the date on which evidence comes to the knowledge of one or both of the FCA and the PRA, being evidence sufficient in the opinion of the FCA or the PRA (as the case may be) to justify a prosecution.
4
In subsection (2), after “(1)” insert “or (1A)”.
5
In subsection (3)—
a
for “subsection (1)” substitute “subsections (1) and (1C)”,
b
for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”, and
c
for “that subsection” substitute “the relevant subsection”.
6
For subsection (4), substitute—
4
In the application of this section to Scotland—
a
in subsection (1), omit the words “by the FCA”,
b
omit subsections (1A), (1B) and (1C), and
c
references to the FCA are to be read as references to the Lord Advocate.
I20846
1
Section 111234 (evidence) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1)235, for “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
3
In subsections (1A) and (1B), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I20947
In section 113(1)236 (service of notices), for “Authority” substitute “FCA or the PRA”.
I21048
1
Section 114237 (forms of documents and power to prescribe fees) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), for “The Authority may” substitute “Each of the FCA and the PRA may”.
3
After subsection (1), insert—
1A
The PRA and the FCA must each consult the other before issuing a direction under this section if the document in question is required to be sent to both of them.
4
In subsection (3), for “the Authority”—
a
in the first place, substitute “it”; and
b
in the second place, substitute “each of the FCA and the PRA”.
5
In subsection (4), for “the Authority” substitute “each of the FCA and the PRA”.
6
In subsection (5), for “the Authority” substitute “the FCA or the PRA”.
I21149
1
Section 119238 (general interpretation) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1)—
a
omit the definition of “the Authority”;
b
in the definition of “the public file”, for “Authority” substitute “FCA”; and
c
at the appropriate places, insert—
“the appropriate authority” means—
- a
in relation to a society which is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA; and
- b
in relation to a society which is not a PRA-authorised person, the FCA;
“the FCA” means the Financial Conduct Authority;
“the PRA” means the Prudential Regulation Authority;
“PRA-authorised person” has the meaning in section 2B of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000;
3
In subsection (1AA)—
a
for “Authority” substitute “FCA”; and
b
for “Authority’s” substitute “FCA’s”.
I21250
In section 119AB239 (communication by means of a website)—
a
for “Authority” substitute “FCA and the PRA”; and
b
for “Authority’s” substitute “the FCA’s or the PRA’s”.
I21351
1
Schedule 3240 (establishment, incorporation and constitution of incorporated friendly societies) is amended as follows.
2
For “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
3
In paragraph 1(4), for “it” substitute “the appropriate authority”.
I21452
In paragraph 2 of Schedule 4241 (schemes under section 6(5)), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
I21553
1
Schedule 10242 (application of companies winding up legislation to incorporated friendly societies) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph 3(1)(c), for “Financial Services Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”.
3
In paragraph 4(1), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
4
In paragraph 24(3), for “Authority”—
a
in the first place, substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”; and
b
in the second place, substitute “FCA”.
5
In paragraphs 32, 34(3) and 35, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
6
In paragraph 54(3), for “Authority”—
a
in the first place, substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”; and
b
in the second place, substitute “FCA”.
7
In paragraph 62, for “Authority” substitute “FCA and the PRA”.
8
In paragraphs 64 and 65, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
I21654
In paragraph 3 of Schedule 12243 (annual general meeting), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
I21755
1
Schedule 14244 (auditors: appointment, tenure, qualifications and remuneration) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph 3, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
In paragraph 7(6) and (7), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
4
In the cross-heading above paragraph 9, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
5
In paragraph 9—
a
in sub-paragraph (1), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”;
b
in sub-paragraph (3), for “Authority shall” substitute “PRA must send a copy of the direction to the FCA and the FCA must”;
c
in sub-paragraph (3A), for “Authority to be placed” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA, and the FCA must place a copy of the report”; and
d
in sub-paragraph (6), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
6
In paragraph 10(2), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
7
For paragraph 10A(2)(b), substitute—
b
the FCA provided that, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, it has consulted the PRA;
c
if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA provided that it has consulted the FCA.
8
In paragraph 12(4), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, the PRA”.
9
In paragraph 14(2) and (7), for “Authority” substitute “FCA and the PRA”.
10
In paragraph 16(2), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
I21856
1
Schedule 15245 (amalgamations, transfers of engagements and conversion: supplementary) is amended as follows.
2
In paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
Insert after paragraph 2(2)—
3
The PRA must consult the FCA before approving a statement under sub-paragraph (2).
4
After paragraph 4, insert—
4ZA
The PRA must consult the FCA before approving a statement under paragraph 4.
5
In the heading of Part 2, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
6
In paragraph 5—
a
in sub-paragraphs (1), (3), and (5) for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”;
b
after sub-paragraph (5), insert—
5A
The PRA must send the FCA a copy of any direction, variation or revocation it makes under this paragraph.
c
in sub-paragraph (6), —
i
for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”; and
ii
for “it shall” substitute “the FCA must”; and
d
in sub-paragraph (8)—
i
for “Authority” substitute “FCA”; and
ii
omit “by it”.
7
In paragraphs 6 and 7, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
8
In the cross-heading above paragraph 8, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
9
In paragraphs 8 to 10, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
10
In paragraph 11—
a
for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”; and
b
for “Part IV” substitute “Part 4A”.
11
After paragraph 11, insert—
11A
1
The PRA must consult the FCA before confirming an amalgamation, transfer of engagements or a conversion.
2
The PRA must notify the FCA if it makes any such confirmation.
12
In paragraph 12, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
13
In paragraph 13—
a
for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”; and
b
for “Authority under section 138”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority under Part 9A”.
14
In paragraph 15—
a
in sub-paragraph (1)(v), for “Part IV” substitute “Part 4A”, and
b
for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
15
In paragraph 15A, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
16
In paragraphs 16A and 16B, for “Commission”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
SCHEDULE 10Amendments of secondary legislation
Amendments of legislation made under the Building Societies Act 1986
I2191
In the Schedule to the Building Societies (Deferred Shares) Order 1991246, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I2202
In paragraph 13 of Schedule 4 to the Building Societies (Accounts and Related Provisions) Regulations 1998247, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I2213
1
Regulation 3 of the Building Societies (Business Names) Regulations 1998248 is amended as follows.
2
For “Authority” substitute “FCA”.
3
In the heading to that regulation, for “Authority’s” substitute “FCA’s”.
I2224
1
The Building Societies (Transfer of Business) Regulations 1998249 are amended as follows.
2
In regulation 2—
a
in the definition of “date of the transfer notification statement”, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”; and
b
in the definition of “date of the transfer statement”, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
3
In paragraph 28 of Part 1 of Schedule 1, for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “appropriate authority”.
4
In paragraph 10(2) of Part 2 of Schedule 1—
a
for “Part 4” substitute “Part 4A”; and
b
for “the Authority” substitute “a regulator (within the meaning of section 417 of that Act)”.
5
In paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 3, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I2235
1
The Building Societies (Merger Notification Statement) Regulations 1999250 are amended as follows.
2
In the following provisions, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”—
a
regulation 2, in the definition of “date of the merger notification statement”;
b
paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Schedule.
Amendments of legislation made under the Friendly Societies Act 1992I2246
In paragraph 12 of Schedule 3 to the Friendly Societies (Accounts and Related Provisions) Regulations 1994251, for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
Amendments of legislation made under the Building Societies (Funding) and Mutual Societies (Transfers) Act 2007I2257
1
The Mutual Societies (Transfers) Order 2009252 is amended as follows.
2
In article 7(5), for “Financial Services Authority in accordance with section 81(2) of the 1986 Act (laying and furnishing accounts, etc., to members and the Authority)” substitute “FCA, and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person, to the PRA in accordance with section 81(2) of the 1986 Act (laying and furnishing accounts, etc., to members and the FCA and the PRA).”
3
In article 18, for “Financial Services Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
SCHEDULE 11Amendments consequential on Schedules 2 to 10
Consequential amendments to primary legislation
I2261
1
The Housing Associations Act 1985253 is amended as follows.
2
In section 84(5)(a)254 (agreements to indemnify certain lenders), for “the Financial Services Authority” substitute “the Financial Conduct Authority, the Prudential Regulation Authority”.
3
In section 86(4)255 (agreements to indemnify building societies: Scotland), for “the Financial Services Authority” substitute “the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority”.
I2272
1
In the provisions of the Insolvency Act 1986256 listed in sub-paragraph (2), for “Financial Services Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”.
2
The provisions are—
a
section 124(4AA)257 (application for winding up);
b
section 124C(1)(b) and (2)(b)258 (petition for winding up a European cooperative society).
I2283
In section 22E(4)(d) of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986259 (application of Act to societies registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965), as inserted by section 3 of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies and Credit Unions Act 2010260, for “Financial Services Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”.
I2294
In section 229(4) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987261 (local authority indemnities for building societies, etc.), for “Financial Services Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority”.
I2305
1
In the provisions of the Housing Act 1996262 listed in sub-paragraph (2), for “Financial Services Authority”, in each place, substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”.
2
The provisions are—
a
section 3(3)(b)263 (registration);
b
section 4(6)(b)264 (removal from the register);
c
section 6(3)(b)265 (appeal against decision on removal);
d
section 45(4)(d)266 (effect of agreed proposals);
e
section 48(3)267 (powers of the manager: transfer of engagements); and
f
paragraphs 9, 12 and 15H(5)268 of Part 2 of Schedule 1 (registered social landlords: regulation).
I2316
1
In the provisions of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001269 listed in sub-paragraph (2), for “Financial Services Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”.
2
The provisions are—
a
section 59(3) (registration);
b
section 60(5) (removal from the register); and
c
section 62(3) (appeal against decision on registration or removal).
I2327
In section 58(7)(b) of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005270 (conversion: supplementary), for “Financial Services Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”.
I2338
1
The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008271 is amended as follows.
2
In the provisions listed in sub-paragraph (3), for “Financial Services Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”
3
The provisions are—
a
section 120(1)(b)272 (notice);
b
section 153(1)(c) and (6)(d) (proposals: procedure);
c
section 157(5) (manager of industrial and provident society: extra powers);
d
section 163(2) (industrial and provident society: restructuring);
e
section 165(2) (industrial and provident society: dissolution); and
f
section 255(5) (amalgamation).
4
In sections 164(3) (industrial and provident society: winding up) and 212(6) (industrial and provident society: change of rules), for “FSA” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”.
I2349
In section 4(3)(a) of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies and Credit Unions Act 2010273 (power to apply certain other provisions relating to companies), for “Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I23510
1
The Housing (Scotland) Act 2010274 is amended as follows.
2
In section 18(2) (co-operation with other regulators) for paragraph (f) substitute—
f
the Financial Conduct Authority,
fa
the Prudential Regulation Authority,
3
In the provisions in sub-paragraph (4), for “Financial Services Authority”, in each place, substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”.
4
The provisions are—
a
section 30 (communication with other regulators);
b
section 80(2)(d) (proposals: formulation);
c
section 82(3)(d) (proposals: agreement);
d
section 87(5) (manager of registered society: extra powers);
e
section 94(2) (registered society’s rules: supplementary);
f
section 96(1)(b) (restructuring, winding up and dissolution of registered societies);
g
section 97(1) (restructuring of society);
h
section 98 (voluntary winding up of society); and
i
section 99 (dissolution of society).
I23611
In section 230(2)(b) of the Charities Act 2011275 (Commission to consult appropriate registrar and others), for “Financial Services Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority and, if the society is a PRA-authorised person within the meaning of section 2B of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the Prudential Regulation Authority”.
Consequential amendments to secondary legislation
I23712
1
The Friendly Societies (Life Assurance Premium Relief) (Change of Rate) Regulations 1980276 are amended as follows.
2
In regulation 2, at the appropriate place, insert—
“relevant authority” means—
- a
if the society is a PRA-authorised person within the meaning of section 2B of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the Prudential Regulation Authority, and
- b
in any other case, the Financial Conduct Authority;
3
In regulations 3(3), 5 and 8, for “Chief Registrar of Friendly Societies” substitute “relevant authority”.
I23813
1
The Industrial Assurance (Life Assurance Premium Relief) (Change of Rate) Regulations 1980277 are amended as follows.
2
In regulation 2, at the appropriate place, insert—
“relevant authority” means—
- a
if the industrial assurance company or collecting society is a PRA-authorised person within the meaning of section 2B of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the Prudential Regulation Authority, and
- b
in any other case, the Financial Conduct Authority;
3
In regulations 3(3), 5 and 8278, for “Friendly Societies Commission” substitute “relevant authority”.
I23914
In regulation 2 of the Community Interest Company Regulations 2005279, in the definition of “the Authority”, for “Financial Services Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”.
I24015
1
In the provisions of the European Cooperative Society Regulations 2006280 listed in sub-paragraph (2), for “Financial Services Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”.
2
The provisions are—
a
regulation 3(1)(a),
b
regulation 8(1), and
c
regulation 13(1).
I24116
1
Schedule 1 to the Building Societies (Insolvency and Special Administration) Order 2009281 is amended as follows.
2
In paragraph 3(d) and (i), for “FSA”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
3
In paragraph 13(6), in the modification of—
a
section 218 of the Insolvency Act 1986—
i
in paragraph (d), for “FSA” substitute “FCA or the PRA”, and
ii
in paragraph (e), for “FSA” substitute “FCA or, as the case may be, the PRA”; and
b
section 219 of that Act, for “FSA” substitute “FCA or, as the case may be, the PRA”.
4
In paragraph 16(b) and (c), for “FSA” substitute “FCA”.
5
In paragraph 17, for “FSA”, in each place, substitute “FCA”.
6
In paragraph 21, for “FSA” substitute “PRA”.
7
In paragraph 30—
a
in sub-paragraph (2), for “FSA” substitute “FCA and the PRA”, and
b
in sub-paragraph (4), for “FSA” substitute “FCA”.
8
In paragraph 32A282, for “FSA” substitute “FCA and the PRA”.
I24217
In regulation 3(3)(d) of the Mutual Societies (Transfers of Business) (Tax) Regulations 2009283, for “Financial Services Authority” substitute “appropriate authority”.
I24318
1
The Building Societies (Financial Assistance) Order 2010284 is amended as follows.
2
In article 2, omit the definitions of—
a
“the Authority”, and
b
“section 1(1)(a) function”.
3
In article 3—
a
in paragraph (3), omit “on the Authority”, and
b
for paragraph (5) substitute—
5
A building society to which paragraph (3) applies is to be disregarded for the purposes of section 1(1)(a) and (1A)(a) of the 1986 Act.
4
In article 4—
a
in paragraph (3), omit “on the Authority”, and
b
for paragraph (5) substitute—
5
A building society to which paragraph (3) applies is to be disregarded for the purposes of section 1(1)(a) and (1A)(a) of the 1986 Act.
5
In article 11—
a
in paragraph (4)(a), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA or the PRA”,
b
in paragraph (6), in the paragraph 27C(a) substituted by that paragraph, for “Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”,
c
in paragraph (7), for “Authority”, in each place, substitute “FCA or, as the case may be, the PRA”, and
d
in paragraph (9), in the paragraph 49C(a) substituted by that paragraph, for “Authority” substitute “Financial Conduct Authority”.
I24419
1
The Building Society Special Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2010285 are amended as follows.
2
In rule 4(1)—
a
in sub-paragraphs (e) and (f), for “FSA”, in each place, substitute “FCA”, and
b
in sub-paragraph (h)—
i
for paragraph (iii), substitute—
iii
“the FCA” (the Financial Conduct Authority—s 166(2)),
ii
after paragraph (vi), insert—
via
“the PRA” (the Prudential Regulation Authority—s 166(2)),
3
In rule 15(d)—
a
for “FSA” substitute “FCA and, where relevant, the PRA”, and
b
for “Authority” substitute “FCA and PRA”.
4
In rule 22(f)—
a
for “FSA” substitute “FCA and, where relevant, the PRA”, and
b
for “Authority” substitute “FCA and PRA”.
SCHEDULE 12Transitional provisions
I2451
The amendments made by this Order requiring a document, information or matter to be notified, copied or sent to the PRA286 do not have effect if the document, information or matter was notified, copied or sent to the Financial Services Authority before 1st April 2013.
I2462
The amendments made by this Order requiring the PRA to be consulted on or satisfied in relation to a matter, to approve or consent to a matter, to inform another person of a matter, to confirm a matter to another person, or to consult another person in relation to a matter, do not have effect if the Financial Services Authority was consulted on or satisfied in relation to the matter, approved or consented to the matter, informed the other person of the matter, confirmed the matter to the other person, or consulted the other person in relation to the matter before 1st April 2013.
I2473
Any other thing done by the Financial Services Authority before 1st April 2013 in exercise of a function which on that date is exercisable by the PRA by virtue of a provision in this Order is, to the extent appropriate, to be treated as if it had been done by the PRA.