SECN 1 Introduction

1. (1)

   The rules, guidance and directions in this sourcebook apply to:

   1. (a)

      sponsors;

   2. (b)

      originators;

   3. (c)

      original lenders;

   4. (d)

      SSPEs;

   5. (e)

      body corporates applying to be registered as securitisation repositories;

   6. (f)

      securitisation repositories;

   7. (g)

      trade repositories;

   8. (h)

      sellers of securitisation positions;

   9. (i)

      persons applying to be registered as third party verifiers;

   10. (j)

       institutional investors; and

   11. (k)

       retail clients.

2. (2)

   Each chapter of SECN has its own application provision which provides further details about who the requirements apply to.

GEN does not apply in respect of the rules and guidance in SECN, except as provided for in SECN 1.1.3R and SECN 1.1.4G.

1. (1)

   GEN applies in its entirety to rules in SECN 4 applying to sponsors and institutional investors who are authorised persons, as these rules were made under the general rule-making powers.

2. (2)

   GEN also applies in its entirety to rules in SECN 7 applying to institutional investors who are authorised persons, as these rules were made under the general rule-making powers.

The general purpose of this sourcebook is to impose requirements by way of rules and directions and give guidance in relation to securitisation.

The Securitisation Regulations 2024 restate some provisions of the Securitisation Regulation, in some cases with modifications.

This sourcebook should be read together with the Securitisation Regulations 2024 and the Securitisation Part of the PRA Rulebook.