CASS Sch 1 Record keeping requirements
The aim of the guidance in the following table is to give the reader a quick overall view of the relevant record keeping requirements. |
Handbook reference |
Subject of record |
Contents of record |
When record must be made |
Retention period |
A personal investment firm that temporarily holds a client's designated investments |
Client details and any actions taken by the firm |
3 years (from the making of the record) |
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Safe custody: arrangements for clients ordinarily outside the United Kingdom |
The steps taken and result under CASS 2.3.6 R (1)(c) |
On determination that client does not wish to execute agreement |
3 years |
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Client custody assets held or received by or on behalf of a client or which the firm has arranged for another to hold or receive |
Full details |
On receipt |
3 years |
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Safe custody investments used for stock lending activities |
The identity of safe custody investments available to be lent, and those which have been lent |
On receipt |
3 years |
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Client money |
Sufficient records to show and explain firm's transactions and commitments |
Maintain current full details |
3 years (after records made) |
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Client money shortfall |
Each client's entitlement to client money shortfall at the failed bank |
Maintain up to date records |
Until client repaid |
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Client money shortfall |
Each client's entitlement to client money shortfall at the failed intermediate broker, settlement agent or OTC counterparty |
Maintain up to date records |
Until client repaid |
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Client money shortfall |
Each client's entitlement to client money shortfall at the failed intermediate broker, settlement agent or OTC counterparty |
Maintain up to date records |
Until client repaid |
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Adequate records and internal controls in respect of the firm's use of mandates (see CASS 4.5.5 R (1) to (4)) |
Up to date list of firm's authorities, all transactions entered into, important client documents held by the firm |
Maintain current full details |
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Record of election of compliance with CASS 5.8 to CASS 5.8 provisions2 |
Record of compliance with CASS 5.8 to CASS 5.8 provisions on client money2 |
Not specified2 |
Not specified2 |
2
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Holding client money as agent2 |
The terms of the agreement2 |
Not specified2 |
Six years2 |
2
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Adequacy of systems and controls2 |
Written confirmation of adequate systems and controls from its auditor2 |
Not specified2 |
Not specified2 |
2
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Client money calculation2 |
Whether the firm calculates its client money requirements according to CASS 5.5.84 R or CASS 5.5.84 R2 |
Not specified2 |
Not specified2 |
2
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Transactions and commitments for client money2 |
Explanation of the firm's transactions and commitments for client money2 |
Not specified2 |
Three years2 |
2
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Mandates2 |
Records of adequate internal controls for mandates2 |
Not specified2 |
Not specified2 |
2
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Client's title to a contract of insurance2 |
Identity of such documents and/or property and dates received and delivered to client2 |
Not specified2 |
Three years2 |
2