The Bank Recovery and Resolution (No. 2) Order 2014

CHAPTER 2 U.K. Assessment of resolvability of groups

Application and interpretation of Chapter 2 U.K.

61.—(1) This Chapter applies where the Bank—

(a) F1 ... draws up a group resolution plan in accordance with Chapter 2 of Part 5 or reviews a plan drawn up in accordance with that ChapterF1 ...

F2 (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2) In this Chapter “assessment of group resolvability” means an assessment of the extent to which it would be feasible and credible to [F3 apply the resolution tools or exercise resolution powers in respect of resolution entities, or take] insolvency proceedings in respect of group entities while avoiding to the maximum extent possible any significant adverse effect on the financial system of [F4 the United Kingdom] or the continuity of the critical functions of group entities.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in art. 61(1)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Bank Recovery and Resolution and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1394), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 36(2)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F2 Art. 61(1)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Bank Recovery and Resolution and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1394), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 36(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F3 Words in art. 61(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1394, Sch. 3 para. 36(3)(a) (as substituted by The Bank Recovery and Resolution (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1350), regs. 1(2), 77(2))

F4 Words in art. 61(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Bank Recovery and Resolution and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1394), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 36(3)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Assessment of group resolvability where the PRA or FCA is the consolidating supervisor U.K.

62.—(1) This article applies in relation to a relevant group in respect of which the PRA or FCA is the consolidating supervisor.

(2) For the purpose of drawing up or reviewing a group resolution plan the Bank must make an assessment of group resolvability [F5 in respect of the relevant group and, where there is more than one resolution group in the relevant group, in respect of each resolution group].

(3) For the purpose of making the assessment of group resolvability the Bank must—

(a) consider all relevant matters, including the matters set out in [F6 Schedule 2B and in any technical standards under paragraph (2A);]

(b) have regard to the circumstances under which [F7 resolution entities] may meet the conditions for resolution, in particular—

(i) supposing that there is a situation of widespread financial instability or an occurrence of events which pose systemic risk; and

(ii) supposing that there is no such a situation or occurrence;

(c) not assume that any of the group entities will be in receipt of—

(i) extraordinary public financial support;

(ii) emergency liquidity assistance; or

(iii) any other liquidity assistance provided by the Bank under non-standard collateralisation, tenor and interest rate terms; and

(d) consult—

(i) the appropriate regulator;

F8 (ii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F8 (iii) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F9 (3A) The Bank may make technical standards providing—

(a) further examples of relevant matters to be considered; and

(b) criteria to be examined,

for the purposes of making the assessment of group resolvability.]

(4) Paragraph (3) has effect subject to the imposition of any simplified obligations (within the meaning given by article 9(3)(b)) with respect to the assessment of group resolvability.

(5) The relevant group [F10 or a resolution group] is deemed to be resolvable if the Bank concludes that it would be feasible and credible to [F11 apply the resolution tools or exercise resolution powers in respect of resolution entities, or take] insolvency proceedings in respect of group entities while avoiding to the maximum extent possible any significant adverse effect on the financial system of [F12 the United Kingdom] or the continuity of the critical functions of group entities.

F13 (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F13 (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F13 (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F5 Words in art. 62(2) inserted (28.12.2020) by The Bank Recovery and Resolution (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1350), regs. 1(2), 36(a)

F6 Words in art. 62(3)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Bank Recovery and Resolution and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1394), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 37(2)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F7 Words in art. 62(3)(b) substituted (28.12.2020) by The Bank Recovery and Resolution (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1350), regs. 1(2), 36(b)

F8 Art. 62(3)(d)(ii)(iii) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Bank Recovery and Resolution and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1394), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 37(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F9 Art. 62(3A) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Bank Recovery and Resolution and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1394), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 37(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F10 Words in art. 62(5) inserted (28.12.2020) by The Bank Recovery and Resolution (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1350), regs. 1(2), 36(c)(i)

F11 Words in art. 62(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2018/1394, Sch. 3 para. 37(4)(a) (as substituted by The Bank Recovery and Resolution (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1350), regs. 1(2), 77(3))

F12 Words in art. 62(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Bank Recovery and Resolution and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1394), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 37(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F13 Art. 62(6)-(8) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Bank Recovery and Resolution and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1394), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 37(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Assessment of group resolvability where neither the PRA nor the FCA is the consolidating supervisor U.K.

F14 63.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F14 Art. 63 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Bank Recovery and Resolution and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1394), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 38; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)