DTR 1A.1 Application and purpose (Transparency rules)
- (1)
Neither this chapter nor Chapters 4, 5 or 6 of DTR shall apply in relation to an undertaking that falls within paragraph (2) or units of such an undertaking that fall within paragraph (3). [Note: article 1.2 TD].
- (2)
The exemption set out in paragraph (1) applies to an undertaking if it is a unit trust or investment company
- (a)
the object of which is the collective investment of capital provided by the public, and which operates on the principle of risk spreading; and
- (b)
the units of which are, at the request of the holder of such units, repurchased or redeemed, directly or indirectly, out of the assets of that undertaking. [Note: article 2.1(g) TD]
- (a)
- (3)
Units of an undertaking that falls within paragraph (2) are securities issued by such an undertaking and representing the rights of the participants in such an undertaking. [Note: article 2.1(h) TD]
Purpose
The purpose of the transparency rules is to implement the Transparency Directive and to make other rules to ensure there is adequate transparency of and access to information in the UK financial markets.
FSA performing functions as competent authority
In relation to the transparency rules, the FSA is exercising its functions as the competent authority under Part VI of the Act (see section 72(1) of the Act).
Other relevant parts of Handbook
Note: Other parts of the Handbook that may also be relevant to persons to whom the transparency rules apply include DEPP (Decision Procedure and Penalties Manual) and 2Chapter 9 of SUP (the Supervision manual).
The following Regulatory Guides are also relevant:2
1. The Enforcement Guide (EG)2
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Note: A list of regulated markets can be found on the FSA website at the following address: www.fsa.gov.uk/register/exchanges.do
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