PART 6Acquisition of control over recognised central counterparties

Procedure in relation to proposed acquisitionI112

1

If the Bank gives a person (“P”) notice under Article 31(5) of the EMIR regulation that it opposes a proposed acquisition, P may refer the Bank’s decision to the Tribunal.

2

The notice under Article 31(5) of the EMIR regulation—

a

must inform P that P may make representations to the Bank within such period as may be specified in the notice (whether or not P has referred the matter to the Tribunal); and

b

must inform P of P’s right to refer the matter to the Tribunal, and give an indication of the procedure on such a reference.

3

The Bank may extend the period allowed under the notice for making representations.

4

If, having considered any representations made by P, the Bank decides to rescind the notice under Article 31(5) of the EMIR regulation, it must give P written notice.

5

If, having considered any representations made by P, the Bank decides not to rescind the notice under Article 31(5) of the EMIR regulation, it must give P written notice which must comply with paragraph (2)(b).