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FIT 1.2 Introduction

FIT 1.2.1GRP

Under section 61(1) of the Act (Determination of applications), the FSA may grant an application for approval made under section 60 (Applications for approval) only if it is satisfied that the candidate is fit and proper to perform the controlled function to which the application relates.

FIT 1.2.2G

The method of applying for approved person status is set out in SUP 10.

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FIT 1.2.3G

Under section 63(1) of the Act (Withdrawal of approval), the FSA may withdraw its approval if it considers that the person in respect of whom the approval was given is not fit and proper to perform the controlled function to which the approval relates.

FIT 1.2.4GRP

The Act does not prescribe the matters which the FSA should take into account when determining fitness and propriety. However, section 61(2) states that the FSA may have regard (among other things) to whether the candidate or

approved person is competent to carry out a controlled function.