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COBS 12
COBS 12.1 Purpose and application

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COBS 12.1 Purpose and application

Purpose

COBS 12.1.1G03/07/2016

1The purpose of this chapter is to:2

(1)
2set out specific requirements 2relating to the production and dissemination of investment research and non-independent research; and
(2)
3provide guidance on matters in the 3 Market Abuse Regulation relating to the disclosures to be made in, and about, 3 investment recommendations.
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Application: Who?

COBS 12.1.2R01/11/2007

This chapter applies 2to a firm.2

(1)
2[deleted]
(2)
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Application: Where?

COBS 12.1.3G01/01/2021

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