REC 3.1 Application and purpose

The notification rules for overseas recognised bodies are set out in REC 6. The guidance set out at REC 3.3 in relation to the waiving and modification of notification rules also applies to the notification rules in this chapter and to the notification rules in REC 6.

The notification rules in this chapter are in addition to the requirements on UK RIEs2 to give notice or information to the FCA and if applicable, the Bank of England2 under sub-sections 293(5) and (6)2 of the Act.

The notification rules in this chapter which apply to a RAP are without prejudice to notification rules which apply to a UK RIE which operates the RAP. However, a UK RIE which operates a RAP may make a single notification where a notification is required both in its capacity as a UK RIE and a RAP.4

The notification rules in this chapter are made by the FCA2 in order to ensure that it is provided with notice of events and information which it reasonably requires for the exercise of its functions under the Act.