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MAR 5AB.1 Purpose and application

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MAR 5AB.1 Purpose and application

Purpose

MAR 5AB.1.1 G 28/03/2025

1The purpose of this chapter is to disapply the Handbook requirements which would otherwise apply to a DSD acting in that capacity.

Application

MAR 5AB.1.2 R 28/03/2025

1This chapter applies to a DSD.

MAR 5AB.2 Activities of a DSD

MAR 5AB.2.1 R 28/03/2025

1A DSD firm, when carrying on core DSD functions or category 1 ancillary FMI activities, is not carrying on regulated activity, including, where applicable, designated investment business or MiFID business, for the purposes of the Handbook.

MAR 5AB.2.2 G 28/03/2025

1 MAR 5AC contains guidance on how the FCA classifies the activities of a DSD firm.