REC 1.1 Application

The rules and guidance in this sourcebook apply to recognised bodies and to applicants for recognition as recognised bodies under Part XVIII of the Act (Recognised Investment Exchanges and Clearing Houses).

1. (1)

   Recognised bodies are exempt persons under section 285 of the Act (Exemption for recognised investment exchanges and clearing houses).

2. (2)

   UK recognised bodies must satisfy recognition requirements prescribed by the Treasury (in certain cases with the approval of the Secretary of State) in the Recognition Requirements Regulations. Overseas recognised bodies must satisfy recognition requirements laid down in section 292 of the Act (Overseas investment exchanges and overseas clearing houses).

3. (3)

   Recognised bodies must also comply with notification requirements in, and with notification rules made under, sections 293 (Notification requirements) and 295 (Notification: overseas investment exchanges and clearing houses) of the Act.

1. (1)

   The recognition requirements for UK recognised bodies are set out, with guidance, in REC 2.

2. (2)

   The notification rules for UKrecognised bodies are set out in REC 3 together with guidance on those rules.

3. (3)

   Guidance on the FSA's approach to the supervision of recognised bodies is given in REC 4.

4. (4)

   Guidance for applicants (and potential applicants) for UK recognised body status is given in REC 5.

5. (5)

   The recognition requirements, notification rules, and guidance for overseas recognised bodies and guidance for applicants (and potential applicants) for overseas recognised body status are set out in REC 6.

6. (6)

   The fees rules for recognised bodies and applicants are set out in REC 7.