Related provisions for LR 15.5.3

61 - 80 of 129 items.

Search Term(s)

Filter by Topics

Filter by Modules

Filter by Documents

Filter by Keywords

Effective Period

Similar To

To access the FCA Handbook Archive choose a date between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2004 (From field only).

SUP 18.4.14GRP
The financial information provided under SUP 18.4.13 G would normally contain comparative statements of balance sheets at the same date, and include main investments, reserves and funds or technical provisions, with details of the number of members of each participant as at the balance sheet date and the premium income of the relevant fund of each participant during the financial year to which the balance sheet relates. SUP 18.4.15 G to SUP 18.4.18 G give further guidance on the
SUP 18.4.37GRP
The appropriate authority2 will not decide whether to confirm the transfer or amalgamation at the hearing. A copy of its written decision, including its findings on the points made in representations, will be sent to the society(ies) and to those making representations. It will also be available to any other person on request and may be published.2
TC App 4.1.1ERP

5106789

Part 1: Activities

Note: The activity numbers in this table relate to the activities14 in TC App 1.1.1 R. These tables do not cover activities 1, 5, 13A, 13B, 13C, 20A, 21B,14 24, 25 or 26 as these activities do not have a qualification requirement.

14

Activity Number

Activity

Key - extent to which qualification meets qualification requirement

2

Advising on securities which are not stakeholder pension schemes, personal pension schemes or broker funds

(a)

Meets full qualification requirement on and after, 31 December 2012

3

Advising on derivatives

4 and 6

(4) Advising on retail investment products which are not broker funds and (6) advising on friendly societytax-exempt policies (other than Holloway sickness policies where the Holloway policy special application conditions are met)

(b)

Meets full qualification requirement until 31 December 2012. On and after 31 December 2012 this must be combined with qualification gap-fill. This gap-fill constitutes additional structured continuing professional development, which need not be by examination, completed and verified by an accredited body

12

Advising on and dealing in securities which are not stakeholder pension schemes, personal pension schemes or broker funds

13

Advising on and dealing in derivatives

Activity Number

Activity

Key - extent to which qualification meets qualification requirement

7

Advising on long-term care insurance contracts

1 or

(2 + 3) or

(4 + 5 + 6)

Meets full qualification requirement

8

Advising on investments in the course of corporate finance business

9

Advising on syndicate participation at Lloyd's

11

Undertaking the activity of a pension transfer specialist

14 and 10

Managing investments and/or undertaking the activity of a broker fund adviser

15

Overseeing on a day to day basis operating a collective investment scheme or undertaking activities of a trustee or depositary of a collective investment scheme

16

Overseeing on a day to day basis safeguarding and administering investments or holding client money

17

Overseeing on a day to day basis administrative functions in relation to managing investments:

(i) arranging settlement;

(ii) monitoring and processing corporate actions;

(iii) client account administration, liaison and reporting including valuation and performance measurement;

(iv) ISA or CTF administration;

(v) Investment trust savings scheme administration.

18

Overseeing on a day to day basis administrative functions in relation to effecting or carrying out contracts of insurance which are life policies:

(i) new business administration;

(ii) policy alterations including surrenders and policy loans;

(iii) preparing projections;

(iv) processing claims, including pension payments;

(v) fund switching

1 or

(2 + 3) or

(4 + 5 + 6)

Meets full qualification requirement

19

Overseeing on a day to day basis administrative functions in relation to the operation of stakeholder pension schemes:

(i) new business administration;

(ii) receipt of or alteration to contributions;

(iii) preparing projections and annual statements;

(iv) administration of transfers;

(v) handling claims, including pension payments;

(vi) fund allocation and switching.

20

Advising on a regulated mortgage contract for a non-business purpose; or

Arranging (bringing about) an execution-only sale of a regulated mortgage contract for a non-business purpose, excluding variations to an existing regulated mortgage contract, except where the effect is to change all or part of the regulated mortgage contract from one interest rate to another14

21

Advising on equity release transactions; or

Arranging (bringing about) an execution-only sale of an equity release transaction, excluding variations to an existing equity release transaction, except where the effect is to change all or part of the equity release transaction from one interest rate to another14

1421A

Designing scripted questions for an execution-only sale of a regulated mortgage contract for a non-business purpose

22

Designing scripted questions for an execution-only sale of an 14equity release transaction

1414

23

Overseeing non-advised sales on a day-to-day basis of equity release transactions

Part 2: Appropriate Qualifications Tables

Note: A qualification is deemed an appropriate qualification if it appears in this table and is attained within the relevant time period, where one is indicated by the dates set out in the qualification column.18

Qualification provider

Qualification

Activity Number(s)

Key

ACI The Financial Markets Association

ACI Diploma (provided it is accompanied by appropriate qualifications in Regulation and Ethics, Investment Principles and Risk and Personal Taxation)

2, 3, 12, 13

a

ACI Dealing Certificate when combined with Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) Introduction to Securities and Investments and one of the Regulatory units of the Investment Operations Certificate (IOC)

15, 17

4

ACI Operations Certificate when combined with Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) Introduction to Securities and Investments and one of the Regulatory units of the Investment Operations Certificate (IOC)

Association of Accounting Technicians

Member

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Association of Certified International Investment Analysts (ACIIA)

CIIA qualification (provided it is accompanied by appropriate qualifications in Regulation and Ethics, Investment Principles and Risk and Personal Taxation)

2, 3, 12, 13

a

Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA)

14 and 10

2

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Member or Affiliate

8

1

Fellow or Associate

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Association of Corporate Treasurers

MCT Advanced Diploma (Member or Fellow) or AMCT Diploma in Treasury (Associate Member)16

16

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Association of International Wealth Management (AIWM)

Certified International Wealth Manager Diploma (CIWM)

2, 3, 12, 13

a

14 and 10

1

Blackburn College - University Centre

Foundation Degree Award in Financial Services

4 and 6

a

Bournemouth University

BA in Financial Services (1995 to 2001)

4 and 6

b

MA in Financial Services (1995 to 2001)

Post Graduate in Financial Services (1995 to 2001)

18Calibrand / Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland

Diploma in Professional Financial Advice (Post 30/4/2014)

4 and 6

a11

Calibrand / Scottish Qualifications Authority

Diploma in Professional Financial Advice(Pre 1/8/2018)18

4 and 6

a

Diploma in Professional Financial Advice (NMBA - Alternative Assessment method)

15Canadian Securities Institute

Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH) - must include a pass in both modules (provided it is accompanied by appropriate qualifications in Regulation and Ethics and Personal Taxation) - both courses must be completed

2, 12

b

Canadian Securities Course (CSC), Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH), the Futures Licensing Course (FLC), the Derivatives Fundamentals Course (DCF) and the Options Licensing Course (OLC) - must include a pass in all modules (provided it is accompanied by appropriate qualifications in Regulation and Ethics and Personal Taxation) - all courses must be completed

3, 13

b

Canadian Securities Course (CSC), Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH), the Futures Licensing Course (FLC) and the Derivatives Fundamentals and Options Licensing Course (DFOL) - must include a pass in all modules (provided it is accompanied by appropriate qualifications in Regulation and Ethics and Personal Taxation) - all courses must be completed

CASS Business School

MSC in Banking and International Finance (provided it is accompanied by appropriate qualifications in Regulation and Ethics, Investment Principles and Risk and Personal Taxation)

2, 3, 12, 13

a

12MSC in Investment Management pre 2003 syllabus (provided it is accompanied by appropriate qualifications in Regulation and Ethics and Personal Taxation)

2, 3, 12, 13

b16

16CFA Institute

Claritas Investment Certificate

15, 16, 17,18, 19

4

CFA Institute and the CFA Society of the UK

Level 1 of CFA Program plus Investment Management Certificate (Level 4)12

12

2, 3, 12, 13

a

Completion of CFA Program plus Investment Management Certificate Unit 1: The investment environment (Level 4)12

12

Holder of Associate qualification (associate member)12

12

2, 3, 12, 13

b

Level 1 of CFA Program plus Investment Management Certificate (Level 3)12

12

Completion of CFA Program plus Investment Management Certificate Unit 1: UK Regulation and Markets (level 3)12

12

Holder of Associate qualification (Fellow)12

12

CFA Program (Level 1)

14 and 10

2

Fellow or Associate by examination

8

1

14 and 10

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Investment Management Asset Allocation Qualification13

1212

14 and 10

2

Investment Regulation and Practice Paper of the Associate Examination

15, 16, 17

5

CFA Society of UK (Formerly the UK Society of Investment Professionals/ Institute of Investment Management and Research (IIMR))

Investment Management Certificate (Level 4) plus other qualifications that meet specialist standards for advising on securities

12

2, 12

a

Investment Management Certificate (Level 4) plus other qualifications that meet specialist standards for advising on packaged products

12

4 and 6

Investment Management Certificate (Level 4) plus other qualifications that meet specialist standards for advising on derivatives

12

3, 13

Investment Management Certificate (Level 3 or 4)12

12

8

1

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

15, 16, 17

5

14 and 10

1

Investment Practice Paper (Unit 2) of Investment Management Certificate (Level 3 or 4)12

12

14 and 10

2
12

8

2

Investment Management Certificate Unit 1: UK Regulation and Markets (Level 3) or Investment Management Certificate Unit 1: The Investment Environment (Level 4)12

12

8

3

15, 16, 17, 19

5

18

6
12

14 and 10

3

Chartered Alternative Investment Analysis Association (CAIA)

CAIA Level 1 (provided it is accompanied by appropriate qualifications in Regulation and Ethics and Personal Taxation)

2, 12

b

Chartered Institute of Bankers in Ireland

Fellow or Associate

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland

Diploma in Investment Planning (Existing Adviser) (18Post 2010 examination standards and Pre 1/6/2015)18

4 and 6

a

Diploma in Investment Planning (New Adviser) (18Post 2010 examination standards and Pre 1/6/2015)18

Diploma in Investment Planning (Retail Banking) (New Adviser) (18Post 2010 examination standards and Pre 1/6/2015)18

Diploma in Investment Planning (Retail Banking) (Existing Adviser) (18Post 2010 examination standards and Pre 1/6/2015)18

Diploma in investment planning (work based assessment)(Pre 1/6/2015)18

Associate (March 1992 to July 1994 syllabus (including top-up test))

4 and 6

b

Associate (post August 1994 syllabus)

Certificate in Investment Planning (Pre 17/09/2004)

Chartered Banker (where candidates hold UK Financial Services and Investment modules)

Diploma in Investment Planning (current)

Associateship - (must include a pass in the Investment Paper)

2, 3, 12, 13

b

Certificate in Investment Planning - Paper 1

15, 16, 18, 19

4

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

5

Certificate in Investment Planning

17

4

Member or Associate

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Mortgage Advice and Practice Certificate

20

1

Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (MAPC) (Pre 16/09/2004)

20, 21, 22

1

MAPC bridge paper plus entry requirements (Pre 31/10/2004)

20

1

Certificate in Investment Planning - Paper 1 (Pre 16/09/2004)

20, 21, 22

3

MAPC - Paper 1 (Pre 16/09/2004)

20

3

Mortgage Advice and Practice Certificate - Paper 1 (Post 17/09/2004)

20, 21

3

Equity Release Mortgage Advice and Practice Certificate (ERMAPC)

21, 22

1

Lifetime Mortgage Advice and Practice Certificate

MAPC Bridge paper plus entry requirements (Pre 16/09/2004)

Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (MAPC) (Pre 16/09/2004) - Paper 1

21, 22

3

Equity Release Mortgage Advice and Practice Certificate (ERMAPC)

23

4

23

5

23

6

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Fellow or Associate

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

Fellow or Associate

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) - (Formerly the Securities and Investment Institute (SII); formerly The Securities Association)

Investment Advice Diploma (where candidate holds 3 modules including the derivatives module)

3, 13

Investment Advice Diploma (where candidate holds 3 modules including the securities module)

2, 12

Masters in Wealth Management (Post 2010 examination standards)

2, 3, 4 and 6, 12, 13

Certificate in Private Client Investment Advice and Management

2, 3, 4 and 6, 12, 13

b

14 and 10

1

Certificate in Private Client Investment Advice and Management (attained through a CISI competency interview and presentation only)

2, 3, 4 and 6, 12, 13

b

14 and 10

1

Diploma (where candidate holds 3 modules as recommended by the firm)

2, 3, 4 and 6, 12, 13

b

Investment Advice Certificate

2, 3, 4 and 6, 12, 13

b

Masters in Wealth Management (Pre 2010 examination standards)

2, 3, 4 and 6, 12, 13

b

Member of the Securities Institute (MSI Dip) (where candidate holds 3 modules as recommended by the firm)

2, 3, 4 and 6, 12, 13

b

Certificate in Corporate Finance

8

1

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Certificate in Derivatives - Paper 2

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Certificate in Investment and Financial Advice - Paper 1

21, 22

3

Certificate in Investment Management (Level 3, pre 31 December 2013)13

8

1

15, 16, 17, 19

4

15, 16, 17

5

14 and 10

113

13Certificate in Investment Management (Level 4)

14 and 10

1

Certificate in Investment Management - Paper 2

8

2

14 and 10

Certificate in Securities

8

1

Certificate in Securities - Paper 2

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Certificate in Securities and Derivatives - Paper 2

19

4

Certificate in Securities and Financial Derivatives

8

1

Certificate in Securities and Financial Derivatives - Paper 2

15, 16, 17, 18

4

Client Services Qualification

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Diploma

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Diploma - Corporate Finance Paper

8

2

Diploma - Global Operations Management Module

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

15, 16, 17

5

6

Diploma - International Operations Management Module

15

4

15, 16

5

6

17

4

5

6

Diploma - International Operations Module

16, 18, 19

4

Diploma - Operations Management Module

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

15, 17

5

15, 16, 17

6

Diploma - Regulation and Compliance Module

8

3

14 and 10

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

5

Diploma (must include a pass in Regulation and Compliance Paper)

8

1

Diploma (where candidate holds 3 modules as recommended by the firm)

14 and 10

1

12Diploma in Corporate Finance (awarded jointly with The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)15

8

1

Investment Administration Qualification - Asset Servicing Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - Basics of CREST Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - Bond Settlement Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - Collective Investment Schemes Administration Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - CREST Settlement Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - Derivatives Operations Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - Exchange - Traded Derivative Administration Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - FSA Regulatory Environment Module

15, 16, 17

5

Investment Administration Qualification - Global Custody Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - Global Securities Operations Module

16, 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - Global Settlement Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - IMRO Regulatory Environment Module

8

3

14 and 10

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

5

Investment Administration Qualification - Introduction to Securities and Investment Module

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Investment Administration Qualification - ISA Administration Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - ISA and CTF Administration Module

15, 16,16 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - ISA and PEP Administration Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - Life Policy Administration Module

18

6

Investment Administration Qualification - OEIC Administration Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - Operational Risk Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - OTC Derivatives Administration Module

15, 16

6

Investment Administration Qualification - Pensions Administration Module

19

6

Investment Administration Qualification - PEP Administration Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - Portfolio Performance Measurement Module

15, 16

6

Investment Administration Qualification - Private Client Administration Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Administration Qualification - SFA Regulatory Environment Module

8

3

14 and 10

15, 16, 17, 18

5

Investment Administration Qualification - Unit 2 FSA Regulatory Environment - (Formerly the Investment Administration Qualification - Regulatory Environment Module)

8

3

14 and 10

18, 19

5

Investment Administration Qualification - Unit Trust Administration Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Advice Certificate

14 and 10

1

Investment Advice Certificate - Paper 1

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

5

Investment Advice Certificate - Paper 1 (No new registrations)

20, 21, 22

3

Investment Advice Certificate - Paper 2

18, 19

6

Investment Advice Diploma (where candidates hold technical modules as recommended by the firm)

14 and 10

1

Investment Operations Certificate - Asset Servicing Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Operations Certificate - Collective Investment Schemes Administration Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Operations Certificate - CREST Settlement Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Operations Certificate - Exchange - Traded Derivative Administration Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Operations Certificate - UK13 Financial Regulation Module

13

8

3

14 and 10

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

5

Investment Operations Certificate - Global Securities Operations Module

17

6

Investment Operations Certificate - Global Securities Operations Module

16

6

Investment Operations Certificate - Introduction to Securities and Investment Module

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Investment Operations Certificate - ISA Administration Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Operations Certificate - Operational Risk Module

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Operations Certificate - OTC Derivatives Administration Module

15, 16

6

18Investment Operations Certificate - Platforms, Wealth Management and Service Providers

15, 16

6

Investment Operations Certificate - Administration of Settlement & Investments Module (previously known as the Private Client Administration Module)12

12

15, 16, 17

6

Level 3 Certificate in Investments (Derivatives) - Unit 3

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Level 3 Certificate in Investments (Investment Management)

14 and 10

1

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

15, 16, 17

5

Level 3 Certificate in Investments (Investment Management) - Unit 5

8

2

14 and 10

Level 3 Certificate in Investments (Securities and Financial Derivatives)

8

1

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Level 3 Certificate in Investments (Securities)

8

1

Level 3 Certificate in Investments (Securities) - Unit 2

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Level 6 Diploma in Wealth Management

14 and 10

1

Masters in Wealth Management

14 and 10

1

Member of the Securities Institute by examination

15, 17, 19

4

Principles of UK13 Financial Regulation

8

3

18, 19

5

SFA Corporate Finance Representative Examination

8

1

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

SFA Futures and Options Representative Examination

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

15, 16, 17

5

SFA Registered Persons Examination - Section 1 (Regulation)

8

3

14 and 10

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

5

SFA Securities and Financial Derivatives Representative Examination

8

1

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

15, 16, 17

5

SFA Securities Representative Examination

8

1

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

16, 17

5

TSA Registered Representative Examinations

8

1

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

15, 16

5

Unit 1 - Financial Regulation

14 and 10

3

Unit 1 Financial Regulation (Formerly the Securities Institute Regulatory Paper)

8

3

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

5

Unit 6 - Principles of UK13 Financial Regulation

14 and 10

3

15, 16, 17

5

Chartered Insurance Institute

Certificate in Advanced Mortgage Advice

20

116

Certificate in Securities Advice and Dealing

2, 12

a

Diploma in Financial Planning (with appropriate gap fill) plus the Award in Long Term Care Insurance

7

116

Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning

4 and 6

a

Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (attained through a CII alternative assessment day)

Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning plus the Award in Long Term Care Insurance

7

116

Fellow or Associate (life and pensions route only)

2, 3, 12, 13

b

Advanced Financial Planning Certificate

2, 3, 4 and 6, 12, 13

b

Diploma in Financial Planning

4 and 6

b

Fellow (FCII) (where candidates hold appropriate life and pensions modules)

Fellow (FLIA Dip)

Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning

Associate (ACII) (where candidate holds appropriate life and pension modules)

Associate (ALIA Dip)

12Diploma in Financial Planning plus a pass in J12: Securities advice and dealing

2, 1213

13

a13

13

Certificate in Financial Planning plus the Award in Long Term Care Insurance

7

1

G80 paper of Advanced Financial Planning Certificate (October 2004) plus appropriate exam requirements for TC 2.1.4R(1)(f)

G70 Paper of the Advanced Financial Planning Certificate

8

1

Award in London Market Insurance

9

1

Fellow or Associate including three pensions-related subjects as confirmed by the examining body

11

1

G60 paper of Advanced Financial Planning Certificate

Unit AF3 of the Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning

Certificate of Insurance Practice

18

4

Certificate of Insurance Practice (life or pensions route)

18

6

FA1 - Life office administration

Fellow or Associate (life and pensions route only)

Life assurance paper (735) from the Associateship

Certificate of Insurance Practice (Pensions route)

19

6

Fellow or Associate (Pensions route)

Certificate in Mortgage Advice

20

1

Certificate in Equity Release (Formerly known as Certificate in Financial Planning and Lifetime Mortgages)

21

1

Certificate in Equity Release

22

1

23

4

23

5

23

6

Advanced Financial Planning Certificate (must include a pass in G70 paper)

14 and 10

1

Certificate in Discretionary Investment Management

Fellow or Associate

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Financial Planning Certificate - Paper 1

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

5

CF1 - UK financial services, regulation and ethics

15, 16, 17, 1318, 19

4

15, 16, 17, 1318, 19

513

13RO1 Paper: Regulation and Ethics

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

5

FA2 - Pensions administration paper

18, 19

613

Financial Planning Certificate - Paper 2

Pensions law, taxation and administration paper (740) from the Associateship

18, 19

613

13Certificate in Investment Operations: Collective Investment Scheme Administration paper (FA4)

15, 16, 17

6

13Certificate in Investment Operations: Individual Savings Account Administration paper (FA5)

151516, 17

6

13Certificate in Investment Operations: Investment Client Servicing paper (FA6)

15, 16, 17

6

Certificate in Mortgage Advice - Paper 1

20, 21

3

Mortgage Advice Qualification (MAQ) plus entry requirements

20, 21, 22

1

Financial Planning Certificate - Paper 1 (No new registrations after 17/12/2004)

20, 21, 22

313

13Deutsche Boerse AG

Certified Securities Trader (provided it is accompanied by appropriate qualifications in Regulation and Ethics, Investment Principles and Risk and Personal Taxation)

2, 12

b

13Deutsche Boerse AG

15

Certified Derivatives Trader (provided it is accompanied by appropriate qualifications in Regulation and Ethics, Investment Principles and Risk and Personal Taxation)

2, 12

b

3, 13

a

EFFAS Societies with accredited examinations

Certified European Financial Analyst

14 and 10

2

Faculty or Institute of Actuaries

Fellow or Associate or where the individual has passed all of the following modules CT1, CT2, CT4, CT5, CT6, CT7 and CT8

2, 3, 4 and 6, 12, 13

a

14 and 10

1

Associate - achieved by examination passed before 1 December 2001 (must include a pass in Subject 301 - Investment and Asset Management (syllabus in force from 1998)

14 and 10

1

Associate - achieved by examination passed after 1 December 2001 (must include a pass in subject 301 - Investment and Asset Management (syllabus in force from 1998)

14 and 10

2
12

Fellow - achieved by examination (must include a pass in subjects 301 and 401 Investment and Asset Management (syllabus in force from 1998))

14 and 10

1

Fellow or Associate

11

1

16, 17, 18, 19

4

18, 1912

6

Fellow or Associate by examination (must include Investment Paper E (Syllabus in force until 1998))

14 and 10

1

Fellow or where the individual has passed all of the following modules CA1 and SA2

18

4

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) - Formerly the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD)

Series 7 - General Securities Representatives Examination (provided it is accompanied by appropriate qualifications in Regulation and Ethics and Personal Taxation)

2, 3, 12, 13

b

Financial & Legal 15Skills Partnership (formerly the Financial Skills Partnership/15Financial Services Skills Council (FSP/15FSSC))

FLSP15 Advanced/Modern15 Apprenticeship in Advising on Financial Products (Long Term Care Insurance Pathway)

15

7

1

FLSP Level 315 Advanced/Modern15 Apprenticeship in Retail or Providing15Financial Services (Investment Administration or Operations15 Pathway including either Asset Servicing / CREST Settlement / Global Securities or ISA and CTF Administration)

15

17

6

FLSP Level 315 Advanced/Modern15 Apprenticeship in Retail or Providing 15Financial Services (Investment Administration or Operations15 Pathway including FSA Regulatory Environment or Principles of Financial Regulation)

15

17

5

FLSP Level 315 Advanced/Modern 15 Apprenticeship in Retail or Providing 15Financial Services (investment Administration or Operations15 Pathway including the Introduction to Securities and Investment module)

15

17

4

FLSP Level 315 Advanced/Modern 15Apprenticeship in Retail or Providing 15Financial Services (Long Term Insurance or Life, Pensions and Investments or Pensions Administration15 Pathway including CF1)

15

18

4

FLSP Level 315 Advanced/Modern15 Apprenticeship in Retail or Providing 15Financial Services (Long Term Insurance or Life, Pensions and Investments or Pensions Administration15 Pathway including CF1)

15

18

5

FLSP Level 315 Advanced/Modern15 Apprenticeship in Retail or Providing 15Financial Services (Long Term Insurance or Life, Pensions and Investments or Pensions Administration15 Pathway including CF1 and either FA1 or FA2)

15

18

6

FLSP Level 315 Advanced/Modern15 Apprenticeship in Retail or Providing 15Financial Services (Long Term Insurance or Life, Pensions and Investments or Pensions Administration15Pathway including CF1 and FA2)

15

19

1

FLSP Level 315 Advanced Apprenticeship in Advising on Financial Products (Mortgage Advice Pathway) or Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Providing Mortgage Advice15

15

20

1

ICMA Centre/ University of Reading (Formerly ISMA Centre/ University of Reading)

Diploma in Capital Markets, Regulation and Compliance

17

5

Operations Certificate Programme (OCP)

16, 17

6

ifs University College15(formerly the ifs School of Finance/15Chartered Institute of Bankers)

15

Diploma for Financial Advisers (post 2010 examination standards)

4 and 6

a

Professional Certificate in Banking (PCertB) (where candidate has passed the Practice of Financial Advice module)

Level 6 Diploma in Financial Advice (Adv Dipfa)

4 and 6

a16

Associateship - (must include a pass in the Investment / Investment Management Paper)

2, 3, 4 and 6, 12, 13

b

Diploma for Financial Advisers (pre 2010 examination standards)

4 and 6

b

Professional Investment Certificate

Certificate for Financial Advisers and Certificate in Long-term Care Insurance

7

1

Pension Transfers plus Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA®) post 2010 exam standards

11

116

Pensions paper of Professional Investment Certificate

11

1

Certificate for Financial Advisers - Paper 1

15

5

Fellow or Associate

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Certificate for Financial Advisers - Paper 1 (Pre 31/10/2004)

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

5

20, 21, 22

3

Certificate for Financial Advisers - Paper 1 (Post 01/11/2004)

18, 19

4

5

Certificate for Financial Advisers - Paper 2 (Pre 31/10/2004)

18, 19

6

CeMAP Bridge paper plus entry requirements

20

1

Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (Post 01/11/2004)

20

1

Diploma for Mortgage Advice and Practice DipMAP (plus entry requirements)

20

1

CeMAP bridge paper plus entry requirements (Pre 31/10/2004)

21, 22

1

Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP) (Pre 31/10/2004) - Paper 1

20, 21

3

Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (Post 01/11/2004) - Paper 1

20, 21

3

Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP) (Pre 31/10/2004)

20, 21, 22

1

Certificate in Regulated Equity Release (Formerly known as Certificate in Lifetime Mortgages)

21, 22

1

23

4

23

5

23

6

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Fellow or Associate

8

1

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Initial Test of Competence

18, 19

6

Diploma in Corporate Finance (awarded jointly with The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)15

815

215

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland

Fellow or Associate

8

1

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Initial Test of Competence

19

6

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland

Member

8

1

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Initial Test of Competence

19

6

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators

Certificate in Collective Investment Scheme Administration

15, 16, 17, 18

4

5

15, 16

6

19

4

Certificate in Company Secretarial Practice and Share Registration Practice (including the Regulatory module within the examination)

15, 16. 17

4

5

6

Fellow or Associate

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Institute of Financial Planning

Certified Financial Planner

4 and 6

b

Fellowship

Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority

National Diploma: Financial Services Long-Term Risk Assessment

7

2

Investment Management Association

Investment Administration Management Award

15, 16, 17

6

Investment Property Forum

IPF Certificate in Property Investment

14 and 10

2

Japanese Bankers Association

Registered Representative of Public Securities Examination (pre-April 1990)

8

2

Representative of Public Securities Qualification - Class 1

Japanese Securities Dealers Association

Representative of Public Securities Qualification - Type 1 (provided it is accompanied by appropriate qualifications in Regulation and Ethics, Investment Principles and Risk and Personal Taxation

2, 3, 12, 13

b

Representative of Public Securities Examination (pre April 1990)

8

2

Representative of Public Securities Qualification - Type 1

Law Society of England and Wales

Module B(ii), Securities and Portfolio Management

8

2

Module B(i), Retail Branded/ Packaged Products

18, 19

6

Law Society of England and Wales/ Law Society of Northern Ireland

Solicitor

15

4

Law Society of England and Wales/ Law Society of Scotland/ Law Society of Northern Ireland

Solicitor

17, 18, 19

4

Lloyd's

Lloyd's and London Market Introductory Test (Formerly the Lloyd's Introductory Test)

9

1

Lloyd's/ Chartered Insurance Institute

Lloyd's Market Certificate

9

1

London Stock Exchange (records are now kept by The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI); Formerly the Securities and Investment Institute (SII); formerly The Securities Association)

London Stock Exchange Full Membership Exams (and other regional stock exchanges as merged with London Stock Exchange) - where candidate holds three or four papers or holds both the Stock Exchange Practice and Techniques of Investment papers

2, 3, 4 and 6, 12, 13

b

14 and 10

1

Stock Exchange Registered Representative Examination

8

1

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

15, 16

5

Manchester Metropolitan University

BA (Hons) Financial Services, Planning and Management

2, 3, 4 and 6, 12, 13

a

N/A

In-house module (only where the firm can demonstrate that none of the listed examinations are appropriate)

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

6

NIBE SVV the Dutch Institute for the Banking, Insurance and Stockbroking Industry

Examination

8

2

Pensions Management Institute

Diploma in Regulated Retirement Advice

4 and 6

a

11

1

Fellow or Associate by examination

11

1

Module 201: Providing for Retirement

19

4

512

612

Fellow or Associate

15, 16, 17, 18, 19

4

Diploma in Member-Directed Pension Scheme Administration

18

6

Fellow or Associate by examination

18, 19

6

Sheffield Hallam University

BA in Financial Services (1995 to 2001)

4 and 6

b

MA in Financial Services (1995 to 2001)

Post Graduate in Financial Services (1995 to 2001)

15SIX Swiss Exchange

Certified Securities Trader the Swiss Markets Insight course (provided it is accompanied by appropriate qualifications in Regulation and Ethics, Investment Principles and Risk and Personal Taxation)

2, 12

b

Society of Investment Analysts in Ireland

Certificate in Investment Management (at least 3 papers passed by examination)

14 and 10

2

South African Institute of Financial Markets

Ordinary and Senior Certificates

8, 14 and 10

2

Swiss Finance Institute

Dual degree Executive MBA in Asset and Wealth Management

14 and 10

2

The Securities Analysts Association of Japan (SAAJ)

CMA Level 2 (for individuals advising before 30 June 2009)

2, 3, 12, 13

b

CMA Level 2 (for individuals not advising before 30 June 2009 - provided it is accompanied by appropriate qualifications in Regulation and Ethics, Investment Principles and Risk and Personal Taxation)

CMA Level 2

8

2

Secondary Examination

Chartered Member

14 and 10

2

University of Northampton

BSc Banking and Financial Planning

4, 6

a16

19University of South Wales

BSc (Hons) Financial Planning, Investment and Risk

4 and 6

a

University of Stirling

BA in Finance

2, 4 and 6, 12

b

BA in Finance and Accounting

2, 3, 4 and 6, 12, 13

b

MSc in Finance

2, 3, 12, 13

b

MSc in international Accounting and Finance (where candidates hold modules as recommended by the firm)

2, 3, 12, 13

b

8

2

14 and 10

1

MSc in Investment Analysis

2, 3, 12, 13

b

14 and 10

1

University of the West of England

BA in Financial Services (1995 to 2001)

4 and 6

b

MA in Financial Services (1995 to 2001)

Post Graduate in Financial Services (1995 to 2001)
SUP App 3.9.4GRP

1

Table 1: CRD activities6

6

Part II RAO Activities

Part III RAO Investments

1.

Taking6 deposits and other repayable funds from the public

6

Article 5

Article 74

2.

Lending

Article 61, 64

Article 88

3.

Financial leasing

4.

Money transmission services

5.

Issuing and administering means of payment (eg credit cards, travellers' cheques and bankers' drafts)

6.

Guarantees and commitments

7.

Trading for own account or for account of customers in:

(a) money market instruments

(b) foreign exchange

(c) financial futures and options

(d) exchange and interest rate instruments

(e) transferable securities

Article 14, 21, 25 (see Note 1), 64

Article 14, 21, 25, 64

Article 14, 21, 25, 64

Article 14, 21, 25, 64

Article 14, 21, 25, 64

Article 77, 78, 80, 83-85, 89

Article 83-85, 89

Article 83-85, 89

Article 83-85, 89

Article 76-81, 89

8.

Participation in share issues and the provision of services relating to such issues

Article 14, 21, 25, 53, 64

Article 76-81, 89

9.

Advice to undertakings on capital structure, industrial strategy and related questions and advice and services relating to mergers and the purchase of undertakings

Article 14, 21, 25, 53, 64

Article 76-80, 83-85, 89

10.

Money broking

Article 25, 64

Article 77, 78, 89

11.

Portfolio management and advice

Article 14, 21, 25, 37, 53, 64

Article 76-81, 83-85, 89

12.

Safekeeping and administration of securities

Article 40, 45, 64

Article 76-81, 83-85, 89

13.

Credit reference services

14.

Safe custody services

 1 16

615.

Issuing electric money

Article 9B

Article 74A

3Note 12: The services and activities provided for in Sections A and B of Annex I of MiFID when referring to the financial instruments provided for in Section C of Annex I of that Directive are subject to mutual recognition according to the CRD from 1 January 2013.6See2 the table at SUP App 3.9.5 G below for mapping of MiFIDinvestment services and activities.For further details relating to this residual category, please see the "CRD"6section of the passporting forms entitled "Notification of intention to establish a branch in another EEA State" and "Notification of intention to provide cross border services in another EEA State".2

266
SUP App 2.15.9GRP

These tables belong to SUP App 2.15.8 G

Table 1 - forecast summary revenue account for the relevant with-profits fund

(1)

Premiums and claims (gross and net of reinsurance) analysed by major class of insurance business

(2)

Investment return

(3)

Expenses

(4)

Other charges and income

(5)

Taxation

(6)

Increase (decrease) in fund in financial year

(7)

Fund brought forward

(8)

Fund carried forward

Table 2 - forecast summary balance sheet and statement of solvency for the relevant with-profits fund

Assets analysed by type (excluding implicit items):

(1)

Equities

(2)

Land and buildings

(3)

Fixed interest investments

(4)

All other assets

(5)

Total assets (excluding implicit items)

(6)

Policyholder liabilities

(7)

Other liabilities

(8)

Total liabilities

(9)

Excess/(deficiency) of assets over liabilities before implicit items

(10)

Implicit items allocated to the with-profits fund

(11)

Long-term insurance capital requirement for the with-profits fund

(12)

Resilience capital requirement for the with-profits fund

(13)

[deleted]4

4

(14)

Net excess/(deficiency) of assets in the with-profits fund

Table 3 - forecast summary balance sheet and statement of solvency for the firm

L1

Surplus long-term insurance assets, with-profit fund(s)

L2

Surplus long-term insurance assets, non-profit fund(s)

L3

Total long-term insurance assets

L1+L2

L4

Total long-term insurance liabilities (excluding resilience capital requirement)

L5

Total long-term insurance fund surplus

L3-L4

L6

Shareholder fund assets

L7

Implicit items

L8

Long-term insurance capital requirement

L9

Excess of regulatory assets over long-term insurance capital requirement

L5+L6+L7-L8

L10

[deleted]4

4		 4

L11

Resilience capital requirement

L12

Net excess assets

L9-L10-L11

L13

FTSE level at which the long-term insurance capital requirement would be breached

COLL 7.1.3GRP
(1) This chapter helps to achieve the statutory objective of protecting investors by ensuring they do not buy or redeemunits at a price that cannot be calculated accurately. For instance, due to unforeseen circumstances, it may be impossible to value, or to dispose of and obtain payment for, all or some of the scheme property of an authorised fund or sub-fund. COLL 7.2.1 R (Requirement) sets out the circumstances in which an authorised fund manager must or may suspend dealings
COBS 11.8.2RRP
This section does not apply to the carrying on of the following activities:(1) activities carried on between operators, or between operators and depositories, of the same fund3 (when acting in that capacity);3(2) corporate finance business;(3) corporate treasury functions.
COBS 3.2.3RRP
(1) If a firm provides services to a person that is acting as an agent, the identity of its client will be determined in accordance with the rule on agents as clients (see COBS 2.4.3 R).(2) In relation to a firm establishing, operating or winding up a personal pension scheme or a stakeholder pension scheme, a member or beneficiary of that scheme is a client of the firm.(3) If a firm that does not fall within (2) provides services to a person that is acting as the trustee of a
LR 13.7.1RRP
(1) A circular relating to a resolution proposing to give the company authority to purchase its own equity securities must also include:(a) if the authority sought is a general one, a statement of the directors' intentions about using the authority;(b) if known, the method by which the company intends to acquire its equity shares and the number to be acquired in that way;(c) a statement of whether the company intends to cancel the equity shares or hold them in treasury;(d) if
BIPRU 12.3.28GRP
In its liquidity risk management plans, a firm should identify clearly its assumptions regarding the transferability of funds and collateral. A firm should expect that the appropriate regulator will scrutinise those assumptions.
IPRU-INV 1.2.7RRP
(1) If a firm was, immediately before commencement permitted to treat "relevant funds" as part of its capital resources under the financial resource rules of a previous regulator applicable to the firm, it may treat those funds in an equivalent manner under the corresponding provisions of IPRU-INV, provided that the conditions in (3) are met.(2) For the purposes of this rule "relevant funds" are funds provided to the firm under the terms of(a) a subordinated loan agreement;
CONC 2.7.10RRP
(1) If there is no initial service agreement but the successive or separate operations of the same nature performed over time are performed between the same contractual parties, the distance marketing disclosure rules (CONC 2.7.2 R to CONC 2.7.5 R) will only apply:(a) when the first operation is performed; and(b) if no operation of the same nature is performed for more than a year, when the next operation is performed (the next operation being deemed the first in a new series
FEES 7.1.6GRP
The FCA must have regard to other anticipated sources of funding of the costs described in FEES 7.1.4 G when setting the CFEB levy.
COLL 4.7.9GRP
Authorised fund managers of a UCITS scheme3 are further advised that CESR, and its successor body, ESMA, have3 issued guidelines in relation to several other matters concerning key investor information. These are:CESR's guidelines on a common definition of European money market funds, which refer to matters that should be included in the key investor information for money market funds and short-term money market funds (CESR/10-049) http://www.esma.europa.eu/content/Guidelines-Common-definition-European-money-market-fundsthat
TC 2.1.7RRP
A firm must ensure that an employee does not carry on any of the following activities without first attaining 16each module of an appropriate qualification:1616(1) [deleted]1616(1A) 16advising on and dealing in securities which are not stakeholder pension schemes, personal pension schemes18 or broker funds;(1B) advising on and dealing in derivatives;(2) the activity of a broker fund adviser;(3) advising on syndicate participation at Lloyd's; or(4) the activity of a pension transfer
COLL 3.2.6RRP

This table belongs to COLL 3.2.4 R (Matters which must be included in the instrument constituting the fund14)

14

Name of scheme

1

A statement of:

(1)

the name of the authorised fund; and

(2)

whether the authorised fund is a UCITS scheme or a non-UCITS retail scheme.

Investment powers in eligible markets

2

A statement that, subject to any restriction in the rules in this sourcebook or the instrument constituting the fund14, the scheme has the power to invest in any eligible securities market or deal on any eligible derivatives market to the extent that power to do so is conferred by COLL 5 (Investment and borrowing powers).

14

Unitholder's liability to pay

3

A provision that a unitholder in an AUT, ICVC or co-ownership scheme12 is not liable to make any further payment after he has paid the price of his units and that no further liability can be imposed on him in respect of the units which he holds.

3A

A provision that a unitholder in a limited partnership scheme is not liable for the debts or obligations of the limited partnership scheme beyond the amount of the scheme property which is available to the authorised contractual scheme manager to meet such debts or obligations, provided that the unitholder does not take part in the management of the partnership business.12

3B

A provision that the exercise of rights conferred on limited partners by FCArules does not constitute taking part in the management of the partnership business.12

Base currency

4

A statement of the base currency of the scheme.

Valuation and pricing

5

A statement setting out the basis for the valuation and pricing of the scheme.

Duration of the scheme

6

If the scheme is to be wound up after a particular period expires, a statement to that effect.

Object of the scheme

7

A statement:

(1)

as to the object of the scheme, in particular the types of investments and assets in which it and each sub-fund (where applicable) may invest; and

(2)

that the object of the scheme is to invest in property of that kind with the aim of spreading investment risk and giving unitholders the benefits of the results of the management of that property.

27A

Where the authorised fund is a qualifying money market fund, a statement to that effect and a statement that the authorised fund's investment objectives and policies will meet the conditions specified in the definition of qualifying money market fund.

[deleted]13

13

Government and public securities: investment in one issuer

8

Where relevant, for a UCITS scheme, a statement in accordance with COLL 5.2.12 R (Spread: government and public securities) as to the individual states or bodies in which over 35% of the value of the scheme may be invested in government and public securities.

Classes of unit

9

A statement:

(1)

specifying the classes of unit that may be issued, and for a scheme which is an umbrella, the classes that may be issued in respect of each sub-fund; and

(2)

if the rights of any class of unit differ, a statement describing those differences in relation to the differing classes.

Authorised fund manager's charges and expenses

10

A statement setting out the basis on which the authorised fund manager may make a charge and recover expenses out of the scheme property.

Issue or cancellation directly through the ICVC or depositary of an AUT or ACS12

11

Where relevant, a statement authorising the issue or cancellation of units to take place through the ICVC or depositary of an AUT or ACS directly.12

12

In specie issue and cancellation

12

Where relevant, a statement authorising payment for the issue or cancellation of units to be made by the transfer of assets other than cash.

Restrictions on sale and redemption

13

Where relevant, the restrictions which will apply in relation to the sale and redemption of units under COLL 6.2.16 R (Sale and redemption).

Voting at meetings

14

The manner in which votes may be given at a meeting of unitholders under COLL 4.4.8 R (Voting rights).

Certificates

15

A statement:

(1)

for ICVCs and AUTs,12 authorising the issue of bearer certificates if any, and how such holders are to identify themselves; and

(2)

authorising the person responsible for the register to charge for issuing any document recording, or for amending, an entry on the register, other than on the issue or sale of units.

Income

16

A statement setting out the basis for the distribution or re-investment of income.

Income equalisation

17

Where relevant, a provision for income equalisation.

Redemption or cancellation of units on breach of law or rules

18

A statement that where any holding of units by a unitholder is (or is reasonably considered by the authorised fund manager to be) an infringement of any law, governmental regulation or rule, those units must be redeemed or cancelled.

ICVCs: larger and smaller denomination shares

19

A statement of the proportion of a larger denomination share represented by a smaller denomination share for any relevant unit class.

ICVCs: resolution to remove a director

20

A statement that the ICVC may (without prejudice to the requirements of regulation 21 of the OEIC Regulations (The Authority's approval for certain changes in respect of a company), by a resolution passed by a simple majority of the votes validly cast for and against the resolution at a general meeting of unitholders, remove a director before his period of office expires, despite anything else in the ICVC's instrument of incorporation or in any agreement between the ICVC and that director.

ICVCs: unit transfers

21

A statement that the person designated for the purposes of paragraph 4 of Schedule 4 to the OEIC Regulations (Share transfers) is the person who, for the time being, is the ACD of the ICVC.1

7

ICVCs and ACSs: Charges and expenses12

22

A statement that charges or expenses of the ICVCor ACS12 may be taken out of the scheme property.10

10ICVCs: Umbrella schemes - principle of limited recourse

1022A

For an ICVC which is an umbrella, a statement that the assets of a sub-fund belong exclusively to that sub-fund and shall not be used to discharge directly or indirectly the liabilities of, or claims against, any other person or body, including the umbrella, or any other sub-fund, and shall not be available for any such purpose.

Co-ownership schemes: umbrella schemes - principle of limited recourse

22B

For a co-ownership scheme which is an umbrella, a statement that the property subject to a sub-fund is beneficially owned by the participants in that sub-fund as tenants in common (or, in Scotland, is the common property of the participants in that sub-fund) and must not be used to discharge any liabilities of, or meet any claims against, any person other than the participants in that sub-fund.12

AUTs: governing law for a trust deed

23

A statement that the trust deed is made under and governed by the law of England and Wales, Wales or Scotland or Northern Ireland.

AUTs: trust deed to be binding and authoritative

24

A statement that the trust deed:

(1)

is binding on each unitholder as if it had been a party to it and that it is bound by its provisions; and

(2)

authorises and requires the trustee and the manager to do the things required or permitted of them by its terms.

AUTs: declaration of trust

25

A declaration that, subject to the provisions of the trust deed and all rules made under section 247 of the Act (Trust scheme rules) and for the time being in force:

(1)

the scheme property (other than sums standing to the credit of the distribution account) is held by the trustee on trust for the unitholders according to the number of units held by each unitholder or, where relevant, according to the number of undivided shares in the scheme property represented by the units held by each unitholder; and

(2)

the sums standing to the credit of the distribution account are held by the trustee on trust to distribute or apply them in accordance with COLL 6.8 (Income: accounting, allocation and distribution).

AUTs: trustee's remuneration

26

Where relevant, a statement authorising payments to the trustee by way of remuneration for its services to be paid (in whole or in part) out of the scheme property.

AUTs: responsibility for the register

27

A statement identifying the person responsible under the rules for the maintenance of the register.

ACSs: governing law for a contractual scheme deed

1227A

A statement that the contractual scheme deed is made under and governed by the law of England and Wales, or Scotland or Northern Ireland.

ACSs: contractual scheme deed to be binding and authoritative

1227B

A statement that the contractual scheme deed:

(1)

is binding on each unitholder as if it had been a party to it and that it is bound by its provisions; and

(2)

authorises and requires the depositary and the authorised contractual manager to do the things required or permitted of them by its terms.

ACSs: ownership of scheme property

1227C

A statement that, subject to the provisions of the contractual scheme deed and all rules made under section 261I of the Act (Contractual scheme rules) and for the time being in force:

(1)

the scheme property (other than sums standing to the credit of the distribution account) is held by, or to the order of, the depositary for and on behalf of the unitholders according to the number of units held by each unitholder or, where relevant, according to the number of undivided shares in the scheme property represented by the units held by each unitholder;

(2)

the sums standing to the credit of the distribution account are held by the depositary to distribute or apply them in accordance with COLL 6.8 (Income: accounting, allocation and distribution); and

(3)

the scheme property of a co-ownership scheme is beneficially owned by the participants as tenants in common (or, in Scotland, is the common property of the participants).

ACSs: responsibility for the register

1227D

A statement identifying the person responsible under the rules for the maintenance of the register.

ACSs: UCITS and NURS eligible investors

1227E

For an ACS which is a UCITS scheme or a non-UCITS retail scheme, a statement that units may not be issued to a person other than a:

(1)

professional ACS investor;

(2)

large ACS investor; or

(3)

person who already holds units in the scheme.

1227F

A statement that the authorised contractual scheme manager must redeemunits as soon as practicable after becoming aware that those units are vested in anyone (whether as a result of subscription or transfer of units) other than a person meeting the criteria in paragraph 27E.

ACSs: UCITS and NURS transfer of units

1227G

(1)

A statement whether the transfer of units in the ACSscheme is either:

(a) prohibited; or

(b) allowed

(2)

Where transfer of units is allowed in accordance with (1)(b), a statement that units may only be transferred in accordance with the conditions specified by FCArules, including that units may not be transferred to a person other than a:

(a) professional ACS investor;

(b) large ACS investor; or

(c) person who already holds units in the scheme.

(3)

For a co-ownership scheme which is an umbrella, a statement in accordance with (1)(a) or (1)(b) and, where appropriate, a statement in accordance with (2), must also be made for the sub-funds. Where individual sub-funds have differing policies in relation to transfer of units, separate statements are required.

Co-ownership schemes: constitution

1227H

For a co-ownership scheme, a statement that the arrangements constituting the scheme are intended to constitute a co-ownership scheme as defined in section 235A(2) of the Act.

Co-ownership schemes: operator's powers

1227I

A statement that the operator of a co-ownership scheme is authorised to:

(1)

acquire, manage and dispose of the scheme property; and

(2)

enter into contracts which are binding on unitholders for the purposes of, or in connection with, the acquisition, management or disposal of scheme property.

Co-ownership schemes: winding-up

1227J

A statement that the operator and depositary of a co-ownership scheme are required to wind up the scheme if directed to do so by the FCA in exercise of its power under section 261X (Directions) or section 261Z (Winding up or merger of master UCITS) of the Act.

Limited partnership schemes: participants

1227K

A statement that the limited partners, other than the nominated partner, are to be the participants in the scheme.

Limited partnership schemes: resignation of limited partners

1227L

A statement that the scheme is not dissolved on any person ceasing to be a limited partner or nominated partner provided that there remains at least one limited partner.

Limited partnership schemes: inability to operate as an umbrella

1227M

A statement that the limited partnership scheme prohibits pooling as is mentioned in section 235(3)(a) of the Act in relation to separate parts of the scheme property, with the effect that the scheme cannot be an umbrella.

3Investment in overseas4 property through an intermediate holding vehicle

328

3If investment in an overseas4 immovable is to be made through an intermediate holding vehicle or a series of intermediate holding vehicles, a statement that the purpose of that intermediate holding vehicle or series of intermediate holding vehicles will be to enable the holding of overseas4 immovables by the scheme.

IFPRU 8.1.17GRP
In relation to article 113(6)(e), the FCA will consider the following non-exhaustive criteria when assessing whether this condition has been met:(1) the speed with which funds can be transferred or liabilities repaid to the firm and the simplicity of the method for the transfer or repayment. As part of the FCA's overall assessment, it would consider ownership of 100% of the subsidiary as one of the indicators that prompt transfer of own funds is likely to be achieved;(2) whether
BIPRU 2.1.25GRP
The following are the criteria that the appropriate regulator will take into account when considering whether the condition in BIPRU 2.1.24 R is going to be met:(1) the speed with which funds can be transferred or liabilities repaid to the firm and the simplicity of the method for the transfer or repayment;(2) whether there are any interests other than those of the firm in the subsidiary undertaking and what impact those other interests may have on the firm's control over the