CRED 16.2 Introduction

The Decision making manual (DEC), together with the other manuals described below, constitute the regulatory processes block of the Handbook. The other manuals are:

1. (1)

   the Authorisation manual (AUTH) which sets out the relationship between the FSA and applicants for Part IV permission (amongst others);

2. (2)

   the Supervision manual (SUP) which sets out the relationship between the FSA and authorised persons (referred to in the Handbook as firms); and

3. (3)

   the Enforcement manual (ENF) which describes the FSA's enforcement powers under the Act and sets out its policies for using these powers.