Content Options:

Add to favourites

View Options:

More Resources:

External link Handbook Publications

LR 2.1 Preliminary

Application

LR 2.1.1RRP

1This chapter applies to all applicants for admission to listing (unless a rule is specified only to apply to a particular type of applicant or security).

Refusal of applications

LR 2.1.2GRP

Under the Act, the FSA may not grant an application for admission unless it is satisfied that:

  1. (1)

    the requirements of the listing rules are complied with; and

  2. (2)

    any special requirement (see LR 2.1.4 R) is complied with.

LR 2.1.3GRP

Under the Act, the FSA may also refuse an application for admission if it considers that:

  1. (1)

    admission of the securities would be detrimental to investors' interests; or

  2. (2)

    for securities already listed in another EEA State, the issuer has failed to comply with any obligations under that listing.

Special requirements

LR 2.1.4RRP
  1. (1)

    The FSA may make the admission of securities subject to any special requirement that it considers appropriate to protect investors. [Note: article 12 CARD]

  2. (2)

    The FSA must explicitly inform the issuer of any special requirement that it imposes. [Note: article 12 CARD]