The purpose of the guidance in this sourcebook is to give information onhow the FSA interprets the recognition requirements, andother obligations on recognised bodies in or under the Act. Explanations of the purposes of the rules in this sourcebook are given in the chapters concerned.
In applying for a variation of Part IV permission, a branch of a firm from outside the EEA should be mindful of any continuing requirements referred to in AUTH 3.18 and, for insurers, AUTH 3.12.