SUP 10A.14 Changes to an FCA-approved person's details

An FCA-approved person's job may change from time to time as a result, for instance, of a change in personal job responsibilities or a firm's regulated activities. Where the changes will involve the person performing one or more FCA controlled functions different from those for which approval has already been granted, then an application must be made to the FCA for approval for the person to perform those FCA controlled functions. The firm must take reasonable care to ensure that an individual does not begin performing an FCA controlled function until the FCA has granted FCA-approved person status to that individual in respect of that FCA controlled function. 5

If:7

1. (1)

   a firm is applying for approval for someone to perform a controlled function under this chapter; and 7

2. (2)

   that person is also ceasing to perform FCA controlled functions or a PRA controlled function in relation to the same firm or in relation to a firm in the same group;7

the firm should generally use Form E. Further details can be found in SUP 10A.14.4D.7

If a person is to perform an FCA controlled function under this chapter in relation to7 a firm for which they5 already perform an5 FCA controlled function as an approved person (whether under this chapter or SUP 10C (FCA senior managers regime for approved persons in SMCR firms))7 but they are5 not at the same time ceasing to perform an FCA controlled function or PRA controlled function for the firm or a firm in the same group5, a firm should use Form A. See SUP 10A.13.3D and SUP 10A.13.3AD for further5 details.

7See SUP 10A.14.23G for circumstances in which a firm should use Form D rather than Form A or E.

SUP 10A.16.1 D explains how applications should be submitted.

If it is proposed that an FCA-approved person will no longer be performing an FCA controlled function under an arrangement entered into by the appointed representative of one principal7, but will be performing the same or a different FCA controlled function under an arrangement entered into by the appointed representative of a new principal7, the new principal7 will be required to make a fresh application for the performance of the FCA controlled function by that person. This applies even if the new principal is in the same group as the old principal or the appointed representative is the same.7

SUP 10A.16.2 R explains how notifications should be submitted.

Notification under SUP 10A.14.10 R may be made by telephone, email or fax and should be made, where possible, within one business day of the firm becoming aware of the information. If the firm does not submit Form C, it should inform the FCA in due course of the reason. This could be done using Form D, if appropriate.

A firm is responsible for notifying the FCA if any FCA-approved person has ceased to perform an FCA controlled function under an arrangement entered into by its appointed representative or former appointed representative.

A firm can submit Form C or Form E 6to the FCA in advance of the cessation date. When a person ceases the arrangement under which they perform4 an FCA controlled function, they4 will automatically cease to be an FCA-approved person in relation to that FCA controlled function. A person can only be an FCA-approved person in relation to a specific FCA controlled function. Therefore, a person is not an FCA-approved person during any period between ceasing to perform one FCA controlled function (when they are4 performing no other FCA controlled function) and being approved in respect of another FCA controlled function.

Sending forms promptly will help to ensure that any fresh application can be processed within the standard response times.

The duty to notify in SUP 10A.14.15 R does not apply to changes to an FCA-approved person's private address.

SUP 10A.16.2 R applies to the submission of Form D.

Failing to disclose relevant information to the FCA may be a criminal offence under section 398 of the Act.

1. (1)

   If, in relation to a firm which has completed the relevant Form A (SUP 10C Annex 3D7), any of the details relating to arrangements and FCA controlled functions are to change, the firm must notify the FCA on Form D (SUP 10C Annex 6R5).

2. (2)

   The notification under (1) must be made as soon as reasonably practicable after the firm becomes aware of the proposed change.

3. (3)

   This also applies in relation to an FCA controlled function for which an application was made using Form E.

4. (4)

   This rule also applies to a firm in respect of an approved person, to whom the grandfathering arrangements relating to the coming into force of the Act applied as if the firm had completed the relevant Form A for that person.

SUP 10A.16.2 R also applies to the submission of Form D under SUP 10A.14.21 G.

An example of where a firm should use Form D is when an individual who is appointed by one appointed representative becomes employed by another appointed representative but continues to perform the customer function for the firm. The firm should notify the FCA by completing Section 1.07 of Form D.