34.—(1) This article applies where, in relation to a relevant group, a group recovery plan has been assessed under Chapter 2.
(2) The appropriate regulator must require a UK group entity to review the plan and make any appropriate amendment at least—
(a)once a year; or
(b)if the appropriate regulator has made a determination under article 7(4), at the intervals determined.
(3) The appropriate regulator must require a UK group entity to—
(a)review the plan where any material change has been made to the legal or organisational structure of the relevant group or any group entity or to its business or financial position; and
(b)make appropriate amendments if such a change could have a material impact on the effectiveness of the plan or necessitate amendment for any other reason.
(4) Where the appropriate regulator considers that the plan ought to be reassessed following a decision by a competent authority to prohibit or restrict the provision of financial support under an authorised agreement (within the meaning given in Chapter 4 of Part 7), it may require a UK group entity to review the plan and make any appropriate amendment.
(5) For the purposes of any review of the plan the appropriate regulator may make a determination under article 7(3).
(6) Where a group entity submits an up-dated plan for assessment, the appropriate regulator must assess that plan in accordance with Chapter 2.
(7) For the purposes of this article Part 3 and Chapter 2 have effect with the modifications specified in the table—
| Article | Modification |
|---|---|
| Article 7 | In paragraph (3) the reference to a group recovery plan is a reference to the up-dated plan. |
| Article 16 | Ignore paragraph (1). |
| Articles 16 to 23, 25 and 26 | Each reference to the group recovery plan is a reference to the up-dated plan. |
(8) In this article—
“UK group entity” has the same meaning as in Chapter 2; and
“up-dated plan” means the group recovery plan after it has been reviewed pursuant to this article (whether or not it has been amended on review).