Bank of England and Financial Services Act 2016 PART 1 The Bank of England Governance Membership of court of directors 1 1 The Bank of England Act 1998 is amended as follows. 2 In section 1(2) (court of directors) after paragraph (b) insert— ba a Deputy Governor for markets and banking, . 3 After section 1 insert— Power to alter membership of court of directors 1A 1 The Treasury, after consulting the Governor of the Bank, may by order amend the list in section 1(2) so as to— a alter the title of a Deputy Governor; b add a Deputy Governor to the list; c remove a Deputy Governor from the list. 2 An order under subsection (1)(a) or (c) must (by making saving provision or otherwise) secure that the alteration in the title of a Deputy Governor or the removal of a Deputy Governor from the list in section 1(2) does not have effect in relation to the individual (if any) who holds that office at the time the order is made. 3 An order under subsection (1)(b) may also add the Deputy Governor to which the order relates to the list in— a section 9B(1) (membership of Financial Policy Committee); b section 13(2) (membership of Monetary Policy Committee); c section 30A(2) (membership of Prudential Regulation Committee). 4 An order under subsection (1)(c) may also remove from any of those lists the Deputy Governor to which the order relates. 5 Where an order under subsection (1) makes an amendment mentioned in column 1 of the following table, it may also make the amendment mentioned in the corresponding entry in column 2 of the table. Addition or removal of Deputy Governors Corresponding change in membership of Committee Addition of one or more Deputy Governors to the list in section 9B(1) Equal increase in the number of members appointed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer under section 9B(1)(e) Removal of one or more Deputy Governors from the list in section 9B(1) Equal reduction in the number of members appointed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer under section 9B(1)(e) Addition of one or more Deputy Governors to the list in section 13(2) Equal reduction in the number of members appointed by the Governor of the Bank under section 13(2)(b) Removal of one or more Deputy Governors from the list in section 13(2) Equal increase in the number of members appointed by the Governor of the Bank under section 13(2)(b) Addition of one or more Deputy Governors to the list in section 30A(2) Equal increase in the minimum number of members appointed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer under section 30A(2)(g) Removal of one or more Deputy Governors from the list in section 30A(2) Equal reduction in the minimum number of members appointed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer under section 30A(2)(g) 6 The power in subsection (5)— a to make an equal reduction in the number of members appointed under section 9B(1)(e), 13(2)(b) or 30A(2)(g), includes power to remove the power to make those appointments where an equal reduction would reduce the number of members so appointed to zero, b to make an equal increase in the number of members appointed under section 9B(1)(e), 13(2)(b) or 30A(2)(g), includes power to reinstate the power to make those appointments where it has previously been removed under paragraph (a). 7 An order under subsection (1) may amend, repeal or revoke any provision made by or under any Act, including this Act, so as to make consequential provision. Term of office of non-executive directors 2 1 Paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to the Bank of England Act 1998 (term of office of non-executive directors) is amended as follows. 2 The existing text becomes sub-paragraph (1). 3 After that sub-paragraph insert— 2 If it appears to Her Majesty that in the circumstances it is desirable to do so, Her Majesty may, before the end of the term for which a person is appointed as non-executive director, extend the person's term of office on one occasion for a specified period of not more than 6 months. 3 If a person whose term of office is extended under sub-paragraph (2) is subsequently re-appointed as non-executive director— a the length of the term of his or her re-appointment (or, if the person is re-appointed more than once, of the first re-appointment following the extension) is to be reduced by a period equal to the extension, but b the term of that re-appointment may itself be extended under sub-paragraph (2). Abolition of Oversight Committee 3 1 The Bank of England Act 1998 is amended as follows. 2 In section 2(2) (functions of court of directors)— a the words from “determining the Bank's objectives” to the end become paragraph (a); b after that paragraph insert— b the functions mentioned in section 3A(2) (the “oversight functions”). 3 In section 3A (Oversight Committee)— a omit subsection (1); b in subsection (2), in the words before paragraph (a) for “functions of the Oversight Committee” substitute “ oversight functions of the court of directors ” ; c in subsection (2)(d) for “Oversight Committee” substitute “ court of directors ” ; d omit subsection (3); e in the heading for “Committee” substitute “ functions of court of directors ” . 4 Omit section 3B (Oversight Committee: procedure). 5 In section 3C (reviews) after subsection (1) insert— 1A Where they consider that to do so would contribute to the discharge by the court of directors of any of its oversight functions, the non-executive directors of the Bank (or a majority of them) may arrange— a for a review to be conducted under this section in relation to any matter by a person appointed by those directors, and b for the person conducting the review to make one or more reports to the court of directors. Functions of non-executive directors 4 1 Schedule 1 to the Bank of England Act 1998 (court of directors) is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph 14 (remuneration)— a at the beginning insert— A1 The remuneration of the Governor and Deputy Governors of the Bank is to be determined by a sub-committee of the court of directors consisting of 3 or more non-executive directors of the Bank. ; b in sub-paragraph (1) for “the Oversight Committee” substitute “ that sub-committee ” . Financial stability strategy 5 1 Paragraph 11 of Schedule 1 to the Bank of England Act 1998 (matters which may be delegated by court of directors) is amended as follows. 2 In sub-paragraph (2) after “paragraph” insert— a include duties and powers conferred on the court of directors by section 9A (financial stability strategy), but b except as mentioned in paragraph (a), . 3 After sub-paragraph (2) insert— 3 The court of directors retains responsibility for a duty or power which it delegates under this paragraph. Financial Policy Committee: status and membership 6 1 Section 9B(1) of the Bank of England Act 1998 (Financial Policy Committee) is amended as follows. 2 In the words before paragraph (a), for “sub-committee of the court of directors” substitute “ committee ” . 3 For paragraph (b) substitute— b the Deputy Governor for financial stability, ba the Deputy Governor for markets and banking, bb the Deputy Governor for monetary policy, bc the Deputy Governor for prudential regulation, . 4 In paragraph (e) for “4” substitute “ 5 ” . Monetary Policy Committee: membership 7 1 Section 13 of the Bank of England Act 1998 (Monetary Policy Committee) is amended as follows. 2 In subsection (2)— a after paragraph (aa) insert— aaa the Deputy Governor for markets and banking, ; b in paragraph (b) for “2 members” substitute “ one member (to be known as the Chief Economist of the Bank) ” . 3 For subsection (3) substitute— 3 The member appointed under subsection (2)(b) shall be a person who carries out monetary policy analysis within the Bank. 4 For subsection (4) substitute— 4 Before appointing a person under subsection (2)(c) the Chancellor of the Exchequer must— a be satisfied that the person has knowledge or experience which is likely to be relevant to the Committee's functions, and b consider whether the person has any financial or other interests that could substantially affect the functions as member that it would be proper for the person to discharge. Monetary Policy Committee: procedure 8 1 The Bank of England Act 1998 is amended as follows. 2 In section 15(1) (publication of Monetary Policy Committee minutes: usual rule)— a for “After” substitute “ As soon as reasonably practicable after ” ; b omit the words from “before” to the end. 3 In section 15(3) (publication of Monetary Policy Committee minutes: special cases)— a for “before the end of the period of 6 weeks beginning with the day of” substitute “ as soon as reasonably practicable after ” ; b for “before the end of the period of 6 weeks beginning with the day on which” substitute “ as soon as reasonably practicable after ” . 4 In paragraph 10 of Schedule 3 (meetings of Monetary Policy Committee)— a in sub-paragraph (1) for “once a month” substitute “ 8 times in each calendar year ” ; b after sub-paragraph (1) insert— 1A The Committee shall meet at least once in any 10 week period. 5 In paragraph 11 of Schedule 3 (proceedings of Monetary Policy Committee: quorum)— a in sub-paragraph (2) for “whom” to the end substitute whom— a one must be the Governor of the Bank or the Deputy Governor for monetary policy, b unless both those mentioned in paragraph (a) are present, one must be either the Deputy Governor for financial stability or the Deputy Governor for markets and banking. ; b in sub-paragraph (6) after “(5)” insert “ and paragraph 13B ” . 6 In Schedule 3, after paragraph 13A insert— 13B 1 If a member of the Committee (“M”) has any direct or indirect interest (including any reasonably likely future interest) in any dealing or business which falls to be considered by the Committee— a M must disclose that interest to the Committee when it considers the dealing or business, and b the Committee must decide whether M is to be permitted to participate in any proceedings of the Committee relating to any question arising from its consideration of the dealing or business, and if so to what extent and subject to what conditions (if any). 2 The Bank must issue and maintain a code of practice describing how members of the Committee and the Committee are to comply with sub-paragraph (1). 3 The Bank may at any time revise or replace the code. 4 Before issuing, revising or replacing the code, the Bank must consult the Treasury. 5 The Bank must publish the current version of the code in whatever manner it sees fit. 6 The Committee must comply with the code when taking decisions under sub-paragraph (1)(b). Financial arrangements Audit 9 In the Bank of England Act 1998, after section 7 insert— Audit: role of Comptroller and Auditor General 7ZA 1 Before appointing an auditor or auditors under section 7(5), the Bank must consult the Comptroller and Auditor General (“the Comptroller”). 2 The auditor or auditors appointed by the Bank must consult the Comptroller on the scope, timing and direction of the audit and on any audit plan (or any material revisions to an audit plan). 3 The Comptroller— a has a right of access at any reasonable time to any document relating to the audit of the Bank's accounts which the Comptroller may reasonably require, and b may require any person holding or accountable for any such document to provide such information and explanation as are reasonably necessary. 4 Subsection (3) applies only to documents in the custody or under the control of the Bank. 5 An obligation imposed on a person as a result of the exercise of the powers conferred by subsection (3) is enforceable by injunction or, in Scotland, by an order for specific performance under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988. 6 The Comptroller (or a person nominated by the Comptroller) may attend any proceedings of the Bank's audit committee which are concerned with the audit of the Bank's accounts. 7 The “ Bank's audit committee ” means the committee or sub-committee within the Bank for the time being having responsibilities relating to the audit of the Bank's accounts. Activities indemnified by Treasury 10 In the Bank of England Act 1998, after section 7A insert— Reports on Bank activities indemnified by Treasury 7B 1 This section applies where the Treasury give an indemnity or guarantee to the Bank in respect of an activity or series of activities undertaken by the Bank. 2 The Treasury may direct the Bank to prepare a financial report in relation to the activity or series of activities to which the indemnity or guarantee relates. 3 A direction under subsection (2) may include directions as to— a the financial years for which a report is to be prepared, b the information to be contained in the report and the manner in which it is to be presented, and c the methods and principles according to which any statement of financial information to be contained in the report is to be prepared. 4 A direction under subsection (2) may be revoked by a further direction. 5 The Bank must send any report that it prepares under subsection (2) to the Treasury. 6 The Treasury may send the report to the Comptroller and Auditor General (“the Comptroller”) for review. 7 The review is to consider such matters as may be agreed between the Comptroller and the Treasury. 8 The Comptroller— a has a right of access at any reasonable time to any document the Comptroller may reasonably require for the purposes of the review, and b may require any person holding or accountable for any such document to provide such information and explanation as are reasonably necessary. 9 Subsection (8) applies only to documents in the custody or under the control of— a the Bank; b the auditor or auditors appointed by the Bank under section 7(5). 10 An obligation imposed on a person as a result of the exercise of the powers conferred by subsection (8) is enforceable by injunction or, in Scotland, by an order for specific performance under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988. Accounts of Bank companies carrying on activities indemnified by Treasury 7C 1 This section applies where the Treasury give an indemnity or guarantee to a company (“ the company ”) in which the Bank has an interest, in respect of an activity or series of activities undertaken by the company. 2 The Treasury may direct the company to send to the Comptroller and Auditor General (“the Comptroller”) accounts prepared by it in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and any direction given by the Bank under section 7A(1). 3 A direction given under subsection (2)— a may relate to all financial years, or to financial years specified in the direction; b may be revoked by a further direction. 4 Where a direction given under subsection (2) has effect in relation to a financial year, the company is exempt from the requirements of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 (audit) for that financial year, and its balance sheet must include a statement to that effect. 5 The Comptroller must examine any accounts sent to the Comptroller under this section with a view to satisfying himself or herself that the accounts have been properly prepared in all material respects in accordance with the bases of preparation identified in the accounts. 6 After completing the examination the Comptroller must— a certify the accounts and issue a report, b send the certified accounts and the report to the Treasury, and c if not satisfied that the accounts have been properly prepared in all material respects in accordance with the bases of preparation identified in the accounts, report to the House of Commons. 7 The Treasury must lay the copy of the certified accounts and the report before Parliament. 8 For the purposes of this section, the Bank has an interest in a company if— a the Bank, or a nominee of the Bank, is a member of the company, or b the company is a subsidiary undertaking of the Bank, within the meaning of section 1162 of the Companies Act 2006. Examinations and reviews 11 In the Bank of England Act 1998, after section 7C (inserted by section 10) insert— Examination by Comptroller and Auditor General 7D 1 The Comptroller and Auditor General (“the Comptroller”) may carry out examinations into— a the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which the Bank has used its resources in discharging its functions; b the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which a Bank company has used its resources in discharging its functions. 2 An examination under this section may be limited to such functions (however described) of the Bank or the Bank company as the Comptroller considers appropriate. 3 An examination under this section is not to be concerned with the merits of the Bank's policy objectives. 4 An examination under this section is not to be concerned with the merits of— a policy decisions taken by the Financial Policy Committee, the Monetary Policy Committee or the Prudential Regulation Committee; b policy decisions taken by a committee or other body within the Bank for the time being having responsibilities for the supervision of payment systems, settlement systems or clearing houses, so far as the decisions relate to that supervision. 5 Subject to subsection (6), an examination under this section is not to be concerned with the merits of policy decisions taken by a committee or other body within the Bank for the time being having responsibilities for the exercise of any of the Bank's resolution functions, so far as the decisions relate to those functions. 6 Where the Bank has exercised relevant resolution functions in relation to a financial institution, subsection (5) does not prevent an examination under this section being concerned with the merits of policy decisions within that subsection which are relevant to the Bank's exercise of its resolution functions in relation to that institution (whether or not those policy decisions are also relevant to other financial institutions). 7 “Relevant resolution functions” are— a any of the stabilisation powers; b any of the Bank's functions (other than its functions as the Prudential Regulation Authority) under or by virtue of— i Part 2 or 3, or section 233, of the Banking Act 2009, ii Part 6 of the Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013. 8 Before carrying out an examination under this section, the Comptroller must consult the court of directors of the Bank. 9 The Comptroller may report to the House of Commons the results of any examination carried out by the Comptroller under this section. 10 For the purposes of this section— “ Bank company ” means— a company which is a subsidiary undertaking of the Bank, within the meaning of section 1162 of the Companies Act 2006; a company not within paragraph (a) in respect of which a direction under section 7C(2) has effect; “ resolution functions ” means the Bank's functions (other than its functions as the Prudential Regulation Authority) under or by virtue of— Parts 1 to 3, and section 233, of the Banking Act 2009, Part 6 of the Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013, the Bank Recovery and Resolution ( No. 2) Order 2014 ( S.I. 2014/3348); “ stabilisation powers ” has the same meaning as in the Banking Act 2009 (see section 1(4) of that Act). 11 Section 6 of the National Audit Act 1983 (Comptroller may carry out economy, efficiency and effectiveness examinations) does not apply to the Bank or a Bank company. Memorandum of understanding 7E 1 The Bank and the Comptroller must prepare and maintain a memorandum of understanding about examinations under section 7D. 2 The memorandum must in particular include provision— a as to functions of the Bank in respect of which the Comptroller will not usually consider it appropriate to carry out an examination; b identifying the committees or other bodies referred to in section 7D(4)(b) and (5); c establishing a procedure for resolving in a timely fashion any dispute between the Bank and the Comptroller as to whether a matter is (under section 7D(3) to (6)) a matter with which an examination under section 7D is not to be concerned; d for the publication of the views of the Bank and the Comptroller as to whether a matter is such a matter, in cases where a dispute between them cannot be resolved. Review by the Treasury 7F 1 The Treasury may appoint an independent person to conduct a review of the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which the Bank has used its resources in discharging its functions as the Prudential Regulation Authority. 2 “ Independent ” means appearing to the Treasury to be independent of the Bank. 3 A review under this section may be limited to such of the Bank's functions as the Prudential Regulation Authority (however described) as the Treasury may specify in appointing the person to conduct it. 4 A review under this section is not to be concerned with the merits of the Bank's general policy or principles in pursuing the Bank's objectives (including its objectives as the Prudential Regulation Authority). 5 On completion of the review, the person conducting it must make a written report to the Treasury— a setting out the result of the review, and b making such recommendations (if any) as the person considers appropriate. 6 A copy of the report must be— a laid before Parliament, and b published in such manner as the Treasury think fit. 7 Any expenses reasonably incurred in the conduct of the review are to be met by the Treasury out of money provided by Parliament. Right to obtain documents and information 7G 1 A person conducting an examination under section 7D or a review under section 7F— a has a right of access at any reasonable time to any document the person may reasonably require for the purposes of the examination or review, and b may require any person holding or accountable for any such document to provide such information and explanation as are reasonably necessary for that purpose. 2 Subsection (1) applies to documents in the custody or under the control of— a the Bank; b the auditor or auditors appointed by the Bank under section 7(5). 3 In the case of an examination under section 7D(1)(b), subsection (1) also applies to documents in the custody or under the control of— a the company to which the examination relates; b the auditor or auditors of that company. 4 An obligation imposed on a person as a result of the exercise of the powers conferred by subsection (1) is enforceable by injunction or, in Scotland, by an order for specific performance under section 45 of the Court of Session Act 1988. Restriction on disclosing information 7H Section 353A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FCA not to disclose certain information received from the Bank) applies in relation to the Comptroller and Auditor General and the National Audit Office as it applies in relation to the Financial Conduct Authority. Prudential regulation Bank to act as Prudential Regulation Authority 12 In the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, for section 2A substitute— The Prudential Regulation Authority 2A 1 The “Prudential Regulation Authority” is the Bank of England. 2 The Bank's functions as the Prudential Regulation Authority— a are to be exercised by the Bank acting through its Prudential Regulation Committee (see Part 3A of the Bank of England Act 1998), and b are not exercisable by the Bank in any other way. 3 References in this Act or any other enactment to the Prudential Regulation Authority do not include the Bank of England acting otherwise than in its capacity as the Prudential Regulation Authority. 4 References in this Act to the Bank of England do not (unless otherwise provided) include the Bank acting in its capacity as the Prudential Regulation Authority. 5 Subsections (3) and (4) do not apply to this section. 6 Subsection (4) does not apply for the interpretation of references to the court of directors of the Bank of England, or to a Deputy Governor or committee of the Bank. 7 The Prudential Regulation Authority is referred to in this Act as the PRA. Functions of the PRA 2AB 1 The PRA is to have the functions conferred on it by or under this Act. 2 Schedule 1ZB makes provision about functions of the PRA. 3 References in this Act or any other enactment to functions conferred on the PRA by or under this Act include references to functions conferred on the PRA by or under— a the Insolvency Act 1986, b the Banking Act 2009, c the Financial Services Act 2012, or d a qualifying EU provision that is specified, or of a description specified, for the purposes of this subsection by the Treasury by order. Prudential Regulation Committee 13 1 The Bank of England Act 1998 is amended as follows. 2 After Part 3 insert— PART 3A Prudential regulation Prudential Regulation Committee 30A 1 There is to be a committee of the Bank known as the Prudential Regulation Committee of the Bank of England. 2 The Prudential Regulation Committee is to consist of— a the Governor of the Bank, b the Deputy Governor for financial stability, c the Deputy Governor for markets and banking, d the Deputy Governor for prudential regulation, e the Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, f one member appointed by the Governor of the Bank with the approval of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and g at least 6 members appointed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. 3 The functions of the Prudential Regulation Committee are— a its functions by virtue of section 2A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (which provides for the Bank's functions as the Prudential Regulation Authority to be exercised by the Bank acting through the Prudential Regulation Committee), and b the functions conferred on it by this Act. 4 Schedule 6A has effect with respect to the Prudential Regulation Committee. Recommendations by Treasury 30B 1 The Treasury may at any time by notice in writing to the Prudential Regulation Committee make recommendations to the Committee about aspects of the economic policy of Her Majesty's Government to which the Committee should have regard— a when considering how to advance the objectives of the Prudential Regulation Authority, and b when considering the application of the regulatory principles set out in section 3B of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. 2 The Treasury must make recommendations under subsection (1) at least once in each Parliament. 3 The Treasury must— a publish in such manner as they think fit any notice given under subsection (1), and b lay a copy of it before Parliament. Operational independence 30C 1 The Bank must make arrangements to ensure compliance with— a article 4.7 of the capital requirements directive, and b article 3.3 of the recovery and resolution directive, (which require resolution functions and supervisory functions to be operationally independent of one another). 2 The Bank must prepare and issue a statement of its arrangements under subsection (1). 3 If there are material changes to the arrangements, it must prepare and issue a revised statement. 4 The Bank must consult the Treasury before issuing a statement under subsection (2) or a revised statement under subsection (3). 5 If it appears to the Treasury that any action proposed to be taken by the Bank would be incompatible with obligations of the United Kingdom under the provisions mentioned in subsection (1)(a) or (b), the Treasury may direct the Bank not to take that action. 6 If it appears to the Treasury that any action which the Bank has power to take is required for the purpose of implementing those obligations, the Treasury may direct the Bank to take that action. 7 In this section— “ the capital requirements directive ” means Directive 2013/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on access to the activity of credit institutions and the prudential supervision of credit institutions and investment firms; “ the recovery and resolution directive ” means Directive 2014/59/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 establishing a framework for the recovery and resolution of credit institutions and investment firms. 3 Before Schedule 7 insert the Schedule 6A set out in Schedule 1 to this Act. Accounts relating to Bank's functions as Prudential Regulation Authority 14 1 Section 7 of the Bank of England Act 1998 (accounts) is amended as follows. 2 After subsection (2) insert— 2A The Bank shall also prepare for each of its financial years a statement of accounts in relation to— a income received and assets accrued by the Bank by virtue of its functions as the Prudential Regulation Authority, and b expenses and liabilities incurred by the Bank by virtue of its functions as the Prudential Regulation Authority. 3 After subsection (4) insert— 4A In preparing a statement under subsection (2A) the Bank must comply with any directions given by the Treasury as to— a the information to be contained in the statement and the manner in which it is to be presented, and b the methods and principles according to which the statement is to be prepared. 4 In subsection (5), after “subsection (2)” insert “ or (2A) ” . 5 After subsection (5) insert— 5A The auditor's report on a statement under subsection (2A) must state whether the auditor is satisfied that the Bank has complied with the requirements of Part 3 of Schedule 1ZB to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Prudential Regulation Authority fees and penalties). 6 In subsection (6), after “subsection (2)” insert “ or (2A) ” . 7 After subsection (8) insert— 8A A direction under subsection (4A) or a notice under subsection (7) may be revoked by a further direction or notice. Transfer of property etc to Bank 15 1 The property, rights and liabilities to which the company is entitled or subject immediately before this section comes into force transfer to and vest in the Bank of England, in its capacity as the Prudential Regulation Authority. 2 Subsection (1) has effect in spite of any provision (of whatever nature) that would otherwise prevent, penalise or restrict the transfer of the property, rights or liabilities. 3 In particular, it has effect regardless of a contravention, liability or interference with an interest or right that would otherwise exist by reason of such a provision having effect in relation to the terms on which the company is entitled to the property or right, or subject to the liability, in question. 4 A certificate by the Chancellor of the Exchequer that anything specified in the certificate has vested in the Bank of England under this section is conclusive evidence for all purposes of that fact. 5 In this section “ the company ” means the body corporate originally incorporated as the Prudential Regulation Authority Limited and renamed as the Prudential Regulation Authority by section 2A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as it had effect before section 12 came into force). Consequential and transitional provision Amendments relating to Part 1 16 Schedule 2 makes amendments relating to this Part. Saving and transitional provision relating to Part 1 17 Schedule 3 makes saving and transitional provision relating to this Part. PART 2 Financial services The regulators Appointment of Financial Conduct Authority chief executive 18 In Schedule 1ZA to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the Financial Conduct Authority), after paragraph 2 insert— 2A 1 The term of office of a person appointed as chief executive under paragraph 2(2)(b) must not begin before— a the person has, in connection with the appointment, appeared before the Treasury Committee of the House of Commons, or b (if earlier) the end of the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the appointment is made. 2 Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply if the person is appointed as chief executive on an acting basis, pending a further appointment being made. 3 The reference to the Treasury Committee of the House of Commons— a if the name of that Committee is changed, is a reference to that Committee by its new name, and b if the functions of that Committee (or substantially corresponding functions) become functions of a different Committee of the House of Commons, is to be treated as a reference to the Committee by which the functions are exercisable. 4 Any question arising under sub-paragraph (3) is to be determined by the Speaker of the House of Commons. Treasury recommendations to Financial Conduct Authority 19 In Chapter 1 of Part 1A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the Financial Conduct Authority), after section 1J insert— Recommendations Recommendations by Treasury in connection with general duties 1JA 1 The Treasury may at any time by notice in writing to the FCA make recommendations to the FCA about aspects of the economic policy of Her Majesty's Government to which the FCA should have regard when considering— a how to act in a way which is compatible with its strategic objective, b how to advance one or more of its operational objectives, c how to discharge the duty in section 1B(4) (duty to promote effective competition in the interests of consumers), d the application of the regulatory principles in section 3B, and e the matter mentioned in section 1B(5)(b) (importance of taking action to minimise the extent to which it is possible for a business to be used for a purpose connected with financial crime). 2 The Treasury must make recommendations under subsection (1) at least once in each Parliament. 3 The Treasury must— a publish in such manner as they think fit any notice given under subsection (1), and b lay a copy of it before Parliament. Regulatory principles: diversity 20 1 Section 3B of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (regulatory principles to be applied by both regulators) is amended as follows. 2 In subsection (1)(f) after “persons” insert “(including different kinds of person such as mutual societies and other kinds of business organisation)” . 3 After subsection (3) insert— 3A Mutual society” has the same meaning as in section 138K. Conduct of persons working in financial services sector Extension of relevant authorised persons regime to all authorised persons 21 Schedule 4 makes provision extending to authorised persons provisions of Part 5 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (performance of regulated activities) which now apply only to relevant authorised persons. Rules about controlled functions: power to make transitional provision 22 1 The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 is amended as follows. 2 After section 59A insert— Specifying functions as controlled functions: transitional provision 59AB 1 In relation to rules made by the FCA or the PRA under section 59, the power conferred by section 137T(c) to make transitional provision includes in particular power— a to provide for anything done under this Part in relation to controlled functions of a particular description to be treated as having been done in relation to controlled functions of a different description; b to provide for anything done under this Part (including any application or order made, any requirement imposed and any approval or notice given) to cease to have effect, to continue to have effect, or to continue to have effect with modifications, or subject to time limits or conditions; c to provide for rules made by the regulator making the rules under section 59 to apply with modifications; d to make saving provision. 2 The Treasury may by regulations make whatever incidental, consequential, transitional, supplemental or saving provision the Treasury consider appropriate in connection with the making of rules by the FCA or the PRA under section 59. 3 Regulations under subsection (2) may— a confer functions on the FCA or the PRA (including the function of making rules); b modify, exclude or apply (with or without modifications) any primary or subordinate legislation (including any provision of, or made under, this Act). 3 In section 429(2B) (regulations subject to affirmative procedure) for “contain” substitute contain— a provision made under section 59AB(2) which modifies, excludes or applies with modifications any provision of primary legislation; . Administration of senior managers regime 23 1 The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 is amended as follows. 2 In section 62A(4) (changes in responsibilities of senior managers), at the end of the definition of “the appropriate regulator” insert “, except that the reference in section 60(9)(b) to subsection (3) is to be treated as a reference to subsection (2) of this section” . 3 In section 63ZA (variation of senior manager's approval at request of authorised person)— a in subsection (1), for “application for approval under section 59 is granted” substitute “approval under section 59 has effect” ; b after subsection (1) insert— 1A Where an approval under section 59 has effect for a limited period, the authorised person concerned may apply to the appropriate regulator to vary the approval by— a varying the period for which the approval is to have effect, or b removing the limit on the period for which the approval is to have effect. ; c in subsection (2)(a) the words from “whichever” to the end become sub-paragraph (i), and at the end of that sub-paragraph insert , or ii if the condition has been varied before (under this section or section 63ZB), whichever of the FCA or the PRA last varied it; ; d after subsection (2)(b) insert— c in the case of an application for variation of an approval in a way described in subsection (1A), means— i whichever of the FCA or the PRA imposed the limit on the period for which the approval has effect, or ii if the limit has been varied before (under this section or section 63ZB), whichever of the FCA or the PRA last varied it. ; e in subsection (3) for “which was imposed” substitute “, or a limit on the period for which an approval has effect, which was imposed (or last varied)” ; f after subsection (7) insert— 7A An application may not be made under this section for the variation or removal of a condition, or a limit on the period for which an approval has effect, where the condition or limit has effect by virtue of section 66. ; g in subsection (8), after “section 62” insert “, but as if in subsections (2), (3) and (4) the words “, or to grant the application subject to conditions or for a limited period (or both)” were omitted” . 4 In section 63ZB (variation of senior manager's approval on initiative of regulator)— a omit the “or” at the end of subsection (3)(c); b at the beginning of subsection (3)(d) insert “where the approval has effect for an unlimited period,” ; c at the end of subsection (3)(d) insert , or e where the approval has effect for a limited period, varying that period or removing the limit on the period for which the approval is to have effect. ; d after subsection (4) insert— 4A Before one regulator varies an approval which was last varied by the other regulator, it must consult the other regulator. 5 In section 204A (meaning of appropriate regulator)— a in subsection (3)(d) for the words from “the authorised person” to the end substitute “the revised statement of responsibilities is to be provided to the PRA only;” ; b in subsection (3A), after paragraph (b) insert— ba a requirement under section 62A(2) where the revised statement of responsibilities is to be provided to the FCA and the PRA; . Rules of conduct 24 1 The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 is amended as follows. 2 In section 64A (power of FCA and PRA to make rules of conduct)— a in subsection (1) after paragraph (b) insert— c persons who are directors of authorised persons. ; b in subsection (2) after paragraph (c) insert— d persons who are directors of PRA-authorised persons. ; c omit the “and” at the end of subsection (5)(a); d after subsection (5)(a) insert— ab in the case of a person who is a director of an authorised person but is not an approved person, that authorised person, and ; e after subsection (6) insert— 7 In this section “ director ”, in relation to an authorised person, means a member of the board of directors, or if there is no such board, the equivalent body responsible for the management of the authorised person concerned. 3 In section 64B (responsibilities of authorised persons in relation to rules of conduct)— a omit the “and” at the end of subsection (4)(a); b at the end of subsection (4)(b) insert , and c any person who is a director of the authorised person. ; c omit subsection (5); d after subsection (6) insert— 6A In this section “ director ”, in relation to an authorised person, has the same meaning as in section 64A. Misconduct 25 1 The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 is amended as follows. 2 In section 66A (misconduct: action by FCA)— a omit the “or” at the end of subsection (2)(b)(i); b at the end of subsection (2)(b)(ii) insert , or iii a director of an authorised person. ; c omit the “or” at the end of subsection (3)(b)(i); d at the end of subsection (3)(b)(ii) insert , or iii a director of the authorised person. ; e omit the “and” at the end of subsection (5)(b); f at the end of subsection (5)(c) insert , and d the senior manager did not take such steps as a person in the senior manager's position could reasonably be expected to take to avoid the contravention occurring (or continuing). ; g omit subsection (6); h in subsection (8) after the definition of “approved person” insert— “ director ”, in relation to an authorised person, has the same meaning as in section 64A; . 3 In section 66B (misconduct: action by PRA)— a omit the “or” at the end of subsection (2)(b)(i); b at the end of subsection (2)(b)(ii) insert , or iii a director of a PRA-authorised person. ; c omit the “or” at the end of subsection (3)(b)(i); d at the end of subsection (3)(b)(ii) insert , or iii a director of the PRA-authorised person. ; e omit the “and” at the end of subsection (5)(b); f at the end of subsection (5)(c) insert , and d the senior manager did not take such steps as a person in the senior manager's position could reasonably be expected to take to avoid the contravention occurring (or continuing). ; g omit subsection (6); h in subsection (8) after the definition of “approved person” insert— “ director ”, in relation to an authorised person, has the same meaning as in section 64A; . Decisions causing a financial institution to fail: meaning of insolvency 26 1 Section 37 of the Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013 (interpretation of section 36) is amended as follows. 2 In subsection (10)— a after paragraph (c) insert— ca building society insolvency, cb investment bank insolvency, ; b after paragraph (e) insert— ea building society special administration, . 3 After subsection (10) insert— 11 For the purposes of subsection (10)— “ bank administration ” has the same meaning as in the Banking Act 2009 (see section 136 of that Act); “ bank insolvency ” has the same meaning as in that Act (see section 90 of that Act); “ building society insolvency ” and “ building society special administration ” have the same meaning as in the Building Societies Act 1986 (see section 119 of that Act); “ investment bank insolvency ” means any procedure established by regulations under section 233 of the Banking Act 2009. Enforceability of agreements Enforceability of agreements relating to credit 27 1 Section 26A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (agreements relating to credit) is amended as follows. 2 In subsection (4)— a the words from “has” to the end become paragraph (a); b after that paragraph insert— b is an appointed representative in relation to that activity, c is an exempt person in relation to that activity, or d is a person to whom, as a result of Part 20, the general prohibition does not apply in relation to that activity. 3 In subsection (5)— a the words from “the agreement” (in the third place they occur) to the end become paragraph (a) (and the existing paragraphs (a) and (b) become sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) of that paragraph); b after that paragraph insert— b that person is an appointed representative in relation to that activity, c that person is an exempt person in relation to that activity, or d that person is a person to whom, as a result of Part 20, the general prohibition does not apply in relation to that activity. Enforceability of agreements made through unauthorised persons 28 1 Section 27 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (agreements made through unauthorised persons) is amended as follows. 2 After subsection (1) insert— 1ZA But this section does not apply to a regulated credit agreement or a regulated consumer hire agreement unless the provider knows before the agreement is made that the third party had some involvement in the making of the agreement or matters preparatory to its making. 3 In subsection (1A) for “The agreement” substitute “An agreement to which this section applies” . 4 After subsection (4) insert— 5 For the purposes of subsection (1ZA)— “ regulated consumer hire agreement ” has the meaning given by article 60N of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/544); “ regulated credit agreement ” has the meaning given by article 60B of that Order. Illegal money lending Illegal money lending 29 1 The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 is amended as follows. 2 After Part 20A insert— PART 20B Illegal Money Lending Financial assistance for action against illegal money lending 333S 1 The Treasury may make grants or loans, or give any other form of financial assistance, to any person for the purpose of taking action against illegal money lending. 2 Taking action against illegal money lending includes— a investigating illegal money lending and offences connected with illegal money lending; b prosecuting, or taking other enforcement action in respect of, illegal money lending and offences connected with illegal money lending; c providing education, information and advice about illegal money lending, and providing support to victims of illegal money lending; d undertaking or commissioning research into the effectiveness of activities of the kind described in paragraphs (a) to (c); e providing advice, assistance and support (including financial support) to, and oversight of, persons engaged in activities of the kind described in paragraphs (a) to (c). 3 A grant, loan or other form of financial assistance under subsection (1) may be made or given on such terms as the Treasury consider appropriate. 4 “ Illegal money lending ” means carrying on a regulated activity within article 60B of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/544) (regulated credit agreements) in circumstances which constitute an authorisation offence. Funding of action against illegal money lending 333T 1 The Treasury must, from time to time, notify the FCA of the amount of the Treasury's illegal money lending costs. 2 The FCA must make rules requiring authorised persons, or any specified class of authorised person, to pay to the FCA specified amounts, or amounts calculated in a specified way, with a view to recovering the amount notified under subsection (1). 3 The amounts to be paid under the rules may include a component to recover the expenses of the FCA in collecting the payments (“collection costs”). 4 Before the FCA publishes a draft of the rules it must consult the Treasury. 5 The rules may be made only with the consent of the Treasury. 6 The Treasury may notify the FCA of matters that they will take into account when deciding whether or not to give consent for the purposes of subsection (5). 7 The FCA must have regard to any matters notified under subsection (6) before publishing a draft of rules to be made under this section. 8 The FCA must pay to the Treasury the amounts that it receives under rules made under this section apart from amounts in respect of its collection costs (which it may keep). 9 The Treasury must pay into the Consolidated Fund the amounts received by them under subsection (8). 10 In this section the “ Treasury's illegal money lending costs ” means the expenses incurred, or expected to be incurred, by the Treasury— a in connection with providing grants, loans, or other financial assistance to any person (under section 333S or otherwise) for the purpose of taking action against illegal money lending; b in undertaking or commissioning research relating to taking action against illegal money lending. 11 The Treasury may by regulations amend the definition of the “Treasury's illegal money lending costs”. 12 In this section “ illegal money lending ” and “ taking action against illegal money lending ” have the same meaning as in section 333S. 3 In section 138F (notification of rules), for “or 333R” substitute “, 333R or 333T” . 4 In section 138I (consultation by FCA)— a in subsection (6), after paragraph (cb) insert— cc section 333T; ; b in subsection (10)(a), for “or 333R” substitute “, 333R or 333T” . 5 In section 429(2) (regulations subject to affirmative procedure), for “or 333R” substitute “, 333R or 333T” . 6 In paragraph 23 of Schedule 1ZA (FCA fees rules)— a in sub-paragraph (1) for “and 333R” substitute “, 333R and 333T” ; b in sub-paragraph (2ZA)(b) for “section 333R” substitute “sections 333R and 333T” . Money laundering and terrorist financing Money laundering and terrorist financing 30 1 In any regulations or orders transposing money laundering measures contained within Directive (EU) 2015/849 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2015 (or in relation to any subsequent EU amending or successor measure) the Treasury shall have a duty to ensure, insofar as such regulations or orders relate to institutions regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority— a reasonable regard and due prominence is given to— i recital 33, ii Article 13(2), iii Article 15, and iv Article 16 and Annex II ; b clarity is achieved with respect to the meaning and interpretation of “prominent public function” in the context of money laundering; c reasonable regard and due prominence is given to Article 22 which recognises that a politically exposed person may have no prominent public function; and d any interpretation of “adequate” in Article 20(b)(ii), and “enhanced” in Article 20(b)(iii) takes account of, and gives due prominence to, the provisions in Article 13 on risk sensitivity. 2 The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 is amended as follows. 3 After Part 20B insert— PART 20C Money Laundering Money laundering: guidance 333U 1 The FCA must, prior to relevant regulations coming into force, issue guidance to regulated entities on the definition of one or more categories of politically exposed persons (“PEPs”). 2 Guidance under subsection (1) must include, but need not be limited to— a a requirement to take a proportional, risk-based and differentiated approach to conducting transactions or business relationships with each category of PEP that may be defined; and b specified categories of persons to be— i included in, and ii excluded from, any definitions of PEPs. 3 The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision about— a the guidance issued, amended or reissued under subsection (1); b arrangements for complaints about the treatment of individuals by regulated entities to be received, assessed and adjudicated by the FCA, where— i a person was treated as though he or she was a PEP (and he or she was not), ii a person who is a PEP was treated unreasonably in disregard of guidance under subsection (1), particularly in regard to specific elements required under subsection (2)(a), or iii a person was refused a business relationship solely on the basis that he or she is a PEP, c circumstances in which— i compensation payments are to be required from, or ii financial penalties are to be imposed on, regulated entities where complaints under paragraph (b) are upheld. 4 For the purposes of subsection (1), “ relevant regulations ” means regulations transposing into United Kingdom law measures that EU Member States are required to implement to combat money laundering (or subsequent regulations amending those regulations) that contain references to PEPs. 5 The power to make regulations under subsection (3) is exercisable by statutory instrument which may only be made after a draft of any such instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament. Transformer vehicles Transformer vehicles 31 1 The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 is amended as follows. 2 After Part 17 insert— PART 17A Transformer Vehicles Transformer vehicles 284A 1 In this section “ transformer vehicle ” means an undertaking (“A”) which— a is established for the purposes of carrying on the activities mentioned in subsection (2), or b carries on those activities. 2 The activities referred to in subsection (1) are— a assuming risk from another undertaking (“B”), and b fully funding A's exposure to that risk by issuing investments where the repayment rights of the investors are subordinated to A's obligations to B in respect of the risk. 3 The Treasury may by regulations make provision for facilitating, and provision for regulating— a the establishment and operation of transformer vehicles; b the activities mentioned in subsection (2); c the trading of investments issued by transformer vehicles. 4 Regulations under subsection (3) may (amongst other things) make provision— a for the incorporation and registration in the United Kingdom of bodies corporate; b for a body incorporated by virtue of the regulations to take such form and name as may be determined in accordance with the regulations; c as to the purposes for which such a body may exist and the investments which it may issue; d as to the constitution, ownership, management and operation of such a body; e for such a body to comprise different parts; f for such parts to have legal personality distinct from that of the body; g as to the holding and management of the assets and liabilities of such a body, including provision for the segregation of assets and liabilities relating to different risks; h as to the powers, duties, rights and liabilities of such a body and of other persons, including— i its directors and other officers; ii its shareholders, and persons who hold the beneficial title to shares in it without holding the legal title; iii its auditor; iv any persons holding assets for it; v any persons who act or purport to act on its behalf; i as to the merger of one or more such bodies and the division of such a body; j for the appointment and removal of an auditor for such a body; k as to the winding up and dissolution of such a body; l enabling the FCA or the PRA to apply to a court for an order removing or replacing any director of, or person holding assets for, such a body; m for the carrying out of investigations by persons appointed by the FCA or the PRA. 5 If regulations under subsection (3) make the provision mentioned in subsection (4)(e) references in subsection (4) to a body include its constituent parts. 6 Regulations under subsection (3) may— a impose criminal liability; b confer functions on the FCA or the PRA (including the functions of making rules and giving directions); c authorise the FCA or the PRA to require the Council of Lloyd's to exercise functions on its behalf (including functions conferred otherwise than by the regulations); d confer jurisdiction on any court or on the Tribunal; e provide for fees to be charged by the FCA or the PRA in connection with the carrying out of any of their functions under the regulations (including fees payable on a periodical basis); f modify, exclude or apply (with or without modifications) any primary or subordinate legislation (including any provision of, or made under, this Act); g make consequential amendments, repeals and revocations of any such legislation; h modify or exclude any rule of law. 7 Regulations under subsection (3) may make the provision mentioned in subsection (6)(c) only with the consent of the Council of Lloyd's. 8 The provision that may be made by virtue of subsection (6)(f) includes provision extending or adapting any power to make subordinate legislation. 9 Regulations under subsection (3) may provide that a reference in the regulations to, or to any provision of, legislation (including an EU instrument and legislation of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom) is to be construed as a reference to that legislation or that provision as amended from time to time. 10 In this section— “ investment ” includes any asset, right or interest; “ primary legislation ” means an Act, an Act of the Scottish Parliament, a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales, or Northern Ireland legislation; “ subordinate legislation ” means an instrument made under primary legislation. 11 If a statutory instrument containing regulations under this section would, apart from this subsection, be treated as a hybrid instrument for the purposes of the Standing Orders of either House of Parliament, it is to proceed in that House as if it were not a hybrid instrument. 3 In section 429(2) (regulations subject to the affirmative procedure), after “262,” insert “284A,” . 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Advice about transferring or otherwise dealing with annuity payments 33 1 The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 is amended as follows. 2 After section 137FB insert— FCA general rules: advice about transferring or otherwise dealing with annuity payments 137FBA 1 The FCA must make general rules requiring specified authorised persons to check that an individual— a who has a right to payments under a relevant annuity, and b if the Treasury make regulations under subsection (3), who is not an exempt person by virtue of those regulations, has received appropriate advice before transferring or otherwise dealing with the right to those payments. 2 The reference in subsection (1) to a right to payments under a relevant annuity does not include a contingent right to such payments. 3 The Treasury may by regulations provide that an individual whose financial circumstances meet criteria specified in the regulations is an exempt person for the purposes of subsection (1)(b). 4 Regulations made under subsection (3) may (amongst other things) specify criteria based on the proportion of the individual's financial resources that is represented by the payments under the relevant annuity or the value of that annuity. 5 The rules made by virtue of subsection (1) may include provision— a about what specified authorised persons must do to check that an individual has received appropriate advice for the purposes of those rules; b about when the check must be carried out. 6 For the purposes of this section— a “ relevant annuity ” means an annuity specified (by type, value or otherwise) as a relevant annuity in regulations made by the Treasury; b “ appropriate advice ” means advice specified (by reference to the person giving the advice or otherwise) as appropriate advice in regulations made by the Treasury; c “ specified authorised person ” means an authorised person of a description specified in rules made by virtue of subsection (1). 7 If regulations under subsection (3) or (6)(a) make provision about the value of an annuity, the regulations may also make provision about the basis on which the value of an annuity is to be calculated. 3 In section 138F(2) (notification of rules) after “137FB,” insert “137FBA,” . 4 In section 138I (consultation by the FCA)— a in subsection (6), after paragraph (aa) insert— ab section 137FBA; ; b in subsection (10)(a) after “137FB,” insert “137FBA,” . 5 In section 429(2B) (regulations subject to affirmative procedure)— a after paragraph (a) (inserted by section 22) insert— b provision made under section 137FBA(3); ; b the words from “provision made under section 410A,” to the end become paragraph (c). Independent advice on conversions and transfers of pension benefits: appointed representatives 34 1 The Pension Schemes Act 2015 is amended as follows. 2 In section 48(8) (independent advice in respect of conversions and transfers: Great Britain), in paragraph (a) of the definition of “authorised independent adviser”, after “Secretary of State,” insert “or is acting as an appointed representative (within the meaning given by section 39(2) of that Act) in relation to a regulated activity so specified,” . 3 In section 51(8) (independent advice in respect of conversions and transfers: Northern Ireland), in paragraph (a) of the definition of “authorised independent adviser”, after “Northern Ireland,” insert “or is acting as an appointed representative (within the meaning given by section 39(2) of that Act) in relation to a regulated activity so specified,” . 4 The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Appointed Representatives) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/1217) are amended as follows. 5 In regulation 2(1) (descriptions of business for which appointed representatives are exempt) after sub-paragraph (cca) insert— ccb an activity of the kind specified by article 53E of that Order (advising on conversion or transfer of pension benefits); . 6 In regulation 3 (requirements applying to contracts between authorised persons and appointed representatives) after paragraph (3G) insert— 3GA A representative is also to be treated as representing other counterparties for the purposes of paragraph (1) where the representative gives advice (in circumstances constituting the carrying on of an activity of the kind specified by article 53E of that Order) on behalf of other counterparties. 7 The amendments made by subsections (4) to (6) do not affect the power to make further subordinate legislation amending or revoking the amended regulations. Early exit pension charges 35 1 The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 is amended as follows. 2 After section 137FBA (as inserted by section 33) insert— FCA general rules: early exit pension charges 137FBB 1 The FCA must make general rules prohibiting authorised persons from— a imposing specified early exit charges on members of relevant pension schemes, and b including in relevant pension schemes provision for the imposition of specified early exit charges on members of such schemes. 2 The rules must be made with a view to securing, so far as is reasonably possible, an appropriate degree of protection for members of relevant pension schemes against early exit charges being a deterrent on taking, converting or transferring benefits under the schemes. 3 The rules may specify early exit charges by reference to charges of a specified class or description, or by reference to charges which exceed a specified amount. 4 The rules made by virtue of subsection (1)(a) must prohibit the imposition of the charges after those rules come into force, whether the relevant pension scheme was established before or after those rules (or this section) came into force. 5 In relation to a charge which is imposed, or provision for the imposition of a charge which is included in a pension scheme, in contravention of the rules, the rules may (amongst other things)— a provide for the obligation to pay the charge to be unenforceable or unenforceable to a specified extent; b provide for the recovery of amounts paid in respect of the charge; c provide for the payment of compensation for any losses incurred as a result of paying amounts in respect of the charge. 6 Subject to subsection (8) an early exit charge, in relation to a member of a pension scheme, is a charge which— a is imposed under the scheme when a member who has reached normal minimum pension age takes the action mentioned in subsection (7), but b is only imposed, or only imposed to that extent, if the member takes that action before the member's expected retirement date. 7 The action is the member taking benefits under the scheme, converting benefits under the scheme into different benefits or transferring benefits under the scheme to another pension scheme. 8 The Treasury may by regulations specify matters that are not to be treated as early exit charges for the purposes of this section. 9 For the purposes of this section— “ charge ”, in relation to a member of a pension scheme, includes a reduction in the value of the member's benefits under the scheme; “ expected retirement date ”, in relation to a member of a pension scheme, means the date determined by, or in accordance with, the scheme as the date on which the member's benefits under the scheme are expected to be taken; “ normal minimum pension age ” has the same meaning as in section 279(1) of the Finance Act 2004; “ relevant pension scheme ” has the same meaning as in section 137FB; and a reference to benefits includes all or any part of those benefits. 3 In section 138E(3) (contravention of rules which may make transaction void or unenforceable)— a omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (a); b at the end of paragraph (b) insert or c rules made by the FCA under section 137FBB. Information about resolution planning Duty of Bank to provide information to Treasury 36 1 The Financial Services Act 2012 is amended as follows. 2 Before section 58 insert— Duty of Bank to provide information required by Treasury 57A 1 The Treasury may by notice in writing require the Bank of England to provide it with information specified, or of a description specified, in the notice. 2 The information must be information which the Treasury consider is material to the Bank's assessment of the implications for public funds of a bank, building society, credit union or investment firm failing. 3 The information must be provided before the end of such reasonable period as may be specified in the notice. 4 The Bank's duty to provide information under this section does not apply to information which the Bank does not have in its possession. 5 For the purposes of this section, the cases in which a bank, building society, credit union or investment firm (“the institution”) is to be regarded as failing include those where— a the institution enters insolvency, b any of the stabilisation options in Part 1 of the Banking Act 2009 is achieved in relation to the institution, or c the institution falls to be taken for the purposes of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (within the meaning given by section 213 of FSMA 2000) to be unable, or likely to be unable, to satisfy claims against the institution. 6 In subsection (5)(a) “ insolvency ” includes— a bankruptcy; b liquidation; c bank insolvency; d building society insolvency; e investment bank insolvency; f administration; g bank administration; h building society special administration; i receivership; j a composition between the institution and the institution's creditors; k a scheme of arrangement of the institution's affairs. 7 For the purposes of this section— “ bank ” has the meaning given by section 2 of the Banking Act 2009, “ bank administration ” has the same meaning as in that Act (see section 136 of that Act), “ bank insolvency ” has the same meaning as in that Act (see section 90 of that Act), “ building society ”, “ building society insolvency ” and “ building society special administration ” have the same meaning as in the Building Societies Act 1986 (see section 119 of that Act), “ credit union ” means a credit union as defined by section 31 of the Credit Unions Act 1979 or a credit union as defined by Article 2(2) of the Credit Unions (Northern Ireland) Order 1985, “ investment bank insolvency ” means any procedure established by regulations under section 233 of the Banking Act 2009, “ investment firm ” has the same meaning as in that Act (see section 258A of that Act), “ public funds ” means the Consolidated Fund and any other account or source of money which cannot be drawn or spent other than by, or with the authority of, the Treasury, and an event has implications for public funds if it would or might involve or lead to a need for the application of public funds. Duty of Bank to inform Treasury about resolution plans 57B 1 This section applies in relation to— a a resolution plan which includes one or more options for the exercise of a stabilisation power by the Bank of England in relation to an institution (“the institution”), and b a group resolution plan which includes one or more options for the exercise of a stabilisation power by the Bank of England in relation to a group entity (“the entity”). 2 Unless otherwise directed under subsection (5), before adopting the plan the Bank must provide the Treasury with— a a copy of the plan, b the Bank's assessment of the systemic risk of the institution or the entity failing, c the Bank's assessment of the implications for public funds— i of the exercise by the Bank of a stabilisation power in relation to the institution or the entity in accordance with the option (or each of the options) for the exercise of such a power included in the plan, and ii if the plan includes one or more options for the use of an insolvency or administration procedure in relation to the institution or the entity, of the use of such a procedure in accordance with that option (or each of those options), and d any analysis considered by the Bank (whether or not prepared by the Bank) to be material in making the assessments mentioned in paragraph (c). 3 Unless otherwise directed under subsection (5), the Bank must provide the Treasury with details of— a any material changes to the plan, before those changes are adopted, b any material changes to the Bank's assessments of the matters mentioned in subsection (2)(b) or (c), and c any further analysis considered by the Bank (whether or not prepared by the Bank) to be material to revising the assessments mentioned in subsection (2)(c). 4 Where reasonably practicable the Bank must comply with subsections (2) and (3) before the Bank exercises any of its powers under section 3A of the Banking Act 2009 in relation to the institution or the entity. 5 The Treasury may by notice in writing— a direct the Bank not to provide it under this section with information in relation to institutions or entities specified, or of a description specified, in the notice; b revoke a direction given under paragraph (a). 6 Where a direction given under subsection (5)(a) is revoked— a the Bank must provide the Treasury with the matters listed in subsection (2)(a) to (d) in relation to the institutions or entities to which the direction related as soon as reasonably practicable after the date of the revocation, and b subsection (3) applies in relation to those institutions or entities, but this is subject to any further direction under subsection (5)(a). 7 For the purposes of this section— “ failing ” has the same meaning as in section 57A, “ insolvency or administration procedure ” means— bank insolvency, building society insolvency, investment bank insolvency, bank administration, or building society special administration, (and those terms have the same meaning as in section 57A); “ public funds ” has the same meaning as in section 57A, “ systemic risk ” means risk to the stability of the financial system in the United Kingdom or in other EEA states, and action has implications for public funds if it would or might involve or lead to a need for the application of public funds. 3 In section 65 (memorandum of understanding)— a in subsection (1), after “in relation to” insert— a the sharing of information by the Bank about any proposals to include in a resolution plan or a group resolution plan an option for the exercise of a stabilisation power by the Bank in relation to an institution or group entity; b ; b in subsection (2), at the beginning insert “For the purposes of subsection (1)(b),” ; c in the heading, after “understanding:” insert “resolution planning and” . 4 In section 67 (interpretation), after subsection (5) insert— 6 Group entity” has the same meaning as in the Bank Recovery and Resolution (No. 2) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3348). 7 “ Group resolution plan ” means a group resolution plan drawn up by the Bank under Part 5 of that Order. 8 “ Resolution plan ” means a resolution plan drawn up by the Bank under Part 5 of that Order. 9 “ Stabilisation power ” has the same meaning as in section 1(4) of the Banking Act 2009. Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 consequential amendments Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments and Repeals) Order 2001 37 1 The revocation of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments and Repeals) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3649) by the National Savings Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/623) is to be treated as never having had effect. 2 Accordingly, in the Schedule to those regulations, omit the entry for that order. PART 3 Miscellaneous and general Banknotes in Scotland and Northern Ireland Banks authorised to issue banknotes in Scotland and Northern Ireland 38 1 The Banking Act 2009 is amended as follows. 2 In section 207(b) (overview of Part 6) for the words from “banks” to the end substitute “ authorised banks (see section 210). ” 3 In section 210 (authorised bank)— a the words from “a bank” to the end become paragraph (a); b at the end of that paragraph insert “ (unless by virtue of regulations under section 214A it is no longer an authorised bank for the purposes of this Part), or ” ; c after that paragraph insert— b a bank which is designated as an authorised bank for the purposes of this Part by regulations under section 214A(1)(a). 4 In section 213 (saving for existing issuers)— a the existing text becomes subsection (1); b in that subsection, after “bank” insert “ within section 210(a) ” ; c after that subsection insert— 2 An authorised bank within section 210(b) may issue banknotes, but only— a in accordance with the provisions of this Part, and b in the part of the United Kingdom which is specified in relation to the bank in regulations under section 214A(1)(b). ; d for the heading substitute “ Authorisation to issue banknotes ” . 5 After section 214 insert— Power to designate banks as “authorised banks” 214A 1 The Treasury may by regulations— a specify a bank which on and after the designation date is designated as an authorised bank for the purposes of this Part, b specify a part of the United Kingdom in which the bank may issue banknotes, and c make provision about how the bank is to be identified on those banknotes. 2 Regulations under subsection (1)— a may only specify under paragraph (a) a bank (the newly authorised bank) which is in the same group as an authorised bank (the previously authorised bank) which has the right to rely on section 213; b may only specify under paragraph (b) the part of the United Kingdom in which the previously authorised bank is authorised to issue banknotes; c must procure that on and after the designation date the previously authorised bank is no longer an authorised bank for the purposes of this Part by— i in the case of a previously authorised bank within section 210(a), providing that it is no longer an authorised bank for the purposes of this Part; ii in the case of a previously authorised bank within section 210(b), revoking its designation; d must provide for the newly authorised bank to be treated as having issued any banknotes in circulation which were issued by the previously authorised bank; e must provide for the transfer of any rights or liabilities in relation to those banknotes to the newly authorised bank from the previously authorised bank; f may provide for anything done by or in relation to the previously authorised bank in connection with those banknotes to be treated as having been done by or in relation to the newly authorised bank for the purposes specified in the regulations; g may make further provision about banknotes issued by the previously authorised bank; h may make provision about banknotes held by or on behalf of the previously authorised bank which are not in circulation. 3 The reference in subsection (2)(d) and (g) to banknotes issued by the previously authorised bank includes a reference to banknotes which are to be treated as having been issued by that bank as a result of regulations made under subsection (1) (or any other enactment). 4 Regulations under subsection (1) must— a specify a date as the designation date, or b if no such date is specified, make provision for the designation date to be determined by the Treasury and published by the Treasury before the designation date in the appropriate Gazettes. 5 The appropriate Gazettes are the London Gazette and— a if the part of the United Kingdom specified under subsection (1)(b) is Scotland, the Edinburgh Gazette; b if the part of the United Kingdom specified under subsection (1)(b) is Northern Ireland, the Belfast Gazette. 6 Before specifying a bank under subsection (1)(a) the Treasury must obtain the consent of the Bank of England. 7 The Bank of England must prepare and publish a statement of the matters which it intends to take into account in deciding whether to give its consent. 8 The power to make regulations under this section— a is exercisable by statutory instrument; b includes a power to make transitory or saving provision; c includes a power to apply (with or without modifications) or disapply any provision of an Act or subordinate legislation whenever passed or made. 9 A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament. 10 For the purposes of this section— “ bank ” has the same meaning as in Part 1 (see section 2), “ designation date ” in relation to regulations under subsection (1) means the date specified or determined, as the case may be, in accordance with subsection (4), “ group ” has the meaning given by section 421 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, and a banknote is in circulation from the time that it is issued by an authorised bank until the time that it is returned to the bank (or a bank which is treated as having issued it as a result of regulations made under subsection (1) or any other enactment). 6 In section 259(3) (statutory instruments), in Part 6 of the Table, before the entry relating to section 215 insert— 214A Issuers of banknotes: Scotland and Northern Ireland Draft affirmative resolution General Consequential provision 39 1 The Treasury or the Secretary of State may by regulations make the provision in subsection (2) in consequence of any provision made by or under this Act. 2 The provision referred to in subsection (1) is provision amending, repealing, revoking or applying with modifications any provision of primary or secondary legislation to which this section applies. 3 This section applies to primary and secondary legislation passed or made— a before the passing of this Act, or b on or before the last day of the session in which this Act is passed. 4 Regulations under this section— a may make saving, transitory or transitional provision; b may make different provision for different purposes. 5 The power to make regulations under this section is exercisable by statutory instrument. 6 A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section— a if it contains (whether alone or with other provision) provision which amends or repeals any provision of primary legislation, may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament, and b otherwise, is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament. 7 In this section— “ primary legislation ” means an Act, an Act of the Scottish Parliament, a Measure or Act of the National Assembly for Wales, or Northern Ireland legislation; “ secondary legislation ” means an instrument made under primary legislation. Extent 40 1 Subject to subsection (2) this Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 2 An amendment or repeal made by this Act has the same extent as the provision amended or repealed. Commencement 41 1 The following provisions come into force on the day on which this Act is passed— a section 31; b section 37; c sections 39 to 42. 2 Section 32 comes into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint. 3 The other provisions of this Act come into force on such day as the Treasury may by regulations appoint. 4 The Treasury or the Secretary of State may by regulations make saving, transitory or transitional provision in connection with the coming into force of any provision made by or under this Act. 5 Regulations under this section may make different provision for different purposes. 6 The power to make regulations under this section is exercisable by statutory instrument. Short title 42 This Act may be cited as the Bank of England and Financial Services Act 2016.