Related provisions for SYSC 22.7.9
Table: Examples of what activities APER covers
FCA approved |
PRA approved |
Coverage of APER |
FCA-authorised person |
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(1) Yes, in relation to firm A |
Not applicable |
Applies to the FCAcontrolled function. Also applies to any other function performed for firm A in relation to the carrying on by firm A of a regulated activity even if it is not a controlled function. |
Not applicable |
In relation to firm A, the answer is the same as for scenario (1). However, APER does not apply to any function that the approved person carries on in relation to firm B even if that function relates to regulated activities carried out by firm B. However, if the function that he performs in relation to firm B is a controlled function the approved person and firm B may be subject to legal sanctions (see SUP 10A.13.1 G to SUP 10A.13.2 G). |
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PRA-authorised person that is not a relevant authorised person, or a Solvency II firm or a small non-directive insurer.2 1 |
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(3) Yes, in relation to firm A |
No |
The answer is the same as for scenario (1). |
(4) No |
Yes, in relation to firm A |
Applies to PRAcontrolled function. Also applies to any other function performed for firm A in relation to the carrying on by firm A of a regulated activity even if it is not a controlled function. |
(5) Yes, in relation to firm A |
Yes, in relation to firm A |
Applies to FCAcontrolled function and PRAcontrolled function. Also applies to any other function performed for firm A in relation to the carrying on by firm A of a regulated activity even if it is not a controlled function. |
In relation to firm A, the answer is the same as for scenario (5). However, APER does not apply to any function that the approved person carries on in relation to firm B even if that function relates to regulated activities carried out by firm B. However, if the function that he performs in relation to firm B is a controlled function the approved person and firm B may be subject to legal sanctions (see SUP 10A.13.1 G to SUP 10A.13.21G). |
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1PRA-authorised person that is a relevant authorised person, a Solvency II firm or a small non-directive insurer2. |
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No |
No. APER does not apply to approved persons of relevant authorised persons, Solvency II firms or small non-directive insurers2. COCON applies instead. |
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1(8) No |
Yes, in relation to firm A |
The answer is the same as for scenario (7). |
Yes, in relation to firm A |
The answer is the same as for scenario (7). |
Table: To whom does COCON apply? 9
9Persons to whom COCON applies |
Comments9 |
(1) An SMF manager.9 |
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(2) An employee (“P”) of a relevant authorised person who:9 (a) performs the function of an SMF manager;9 (b) is not an approved person to perform the function in question; and9 (c) is required to be an approved person at the time P performs that function.9 |
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(3) An employee of a relevant authorised person who would be an SMF manager but for SUP 10C.3.13R (The 12-week rule). 9 |
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(4) A certification employee employed by a relevant authorised person.9 |
This applies even if the certification employee has not been notified that COCON applies to them or notified of the rules that apply to them.9 |
(5) An employee of a relevant authorised person who would be a certification employee but for SYSC 5.2.27R(1) (Scope: emergency appointments) or SYSC 5.2.28AR (Scope: temporary UK role). 9 |
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(6) Any employee of a relevant authorised person not coming within another row of this table, except one listed in column (2). 9 |
This row does not apply to an employee of a relevant authorised person who only performs functions falling within the scope of the following roles:9 (a) receptionists; (b) switchboard operators; (c) post room staff; (d) reprographics/print room staff; (e) property/facilities management; (f) events management; (g) security guards; (h) invoice processing; (i) audio visual technicians; (j) vending machine staff; (k) medical staff; (l) archive records management; (m) drivers; (n) corporate social responsibility staff; (o) data controllers or processors under the data protection legislation;10 (p) cleaners; (q) catering staff; (r) personal assistant or secretary; (s) information technology support (ie, helpdesk); and (t) human resources administrators /processors. |
(7) An FCA-approved person or PRA-approved person approved to perform a controlled function in a Solvency II firm or a small non-directive insurer. 9 |
This row does not apply to approved persons approved to perform a controlled function in SUP 10A.1.15R to SUP 10A.1.16BR (appointed representatives).9 |
(8) A standard non-executive director of:9 (a) a relevant authorised person; 9 (b) a Solvency II firm; or 9 |
This row only applies to a UK domestic firm.9 |
Note: In accordance with the Glossary, Solvency II firm includes a large non-directive insurer.9 |