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Summary of Regulator Assessment: Qualifying Regulatory Provisions

Core Content

The document outlines the FCA's technical note titled UKLA/TN/425.1 - Open-ended investment companies and transfer restrictions, issued as part of the FCA's regulatory guidance. The note aims to clarify the application of existing rules for open-ended investment companies (OEICs) listed on the Official List, particularly in relation to transfer restrictions and compliance with the Listing Rules.

Main Viewpoints

• Objective of the Guidance: The technical note is intended to provide clarity on how the FCA interprets the provisions in the Listing Rules, prospectus Rules, and Disclosure and Transparency Rules, especially regarding transfer restrictions and the requirements for admission to the Official List.

• Applicability: The guidance applies to OEICs with a premium listing of equity shares on the Official List. There are approximately 12 such companies in the UK, though not all may be affected due to varying compliance practices.

• Authorisation Orders: The note highlights that OEICs must still comply with the eligibility requirements under LR 16.2.1R, including LR 2.2.4R, which mandates that securities be freely transferable and free from transfer restrictions. It clarifies that the type of authorisation order obtained from the FCA may influence compliance with these rules.

• Clarification, Not New Procedure: The guidance does not introduce a new procedure but rather seeks to clarify existing practices and interpretations of the FCA.

Key Information

• Lead Regulator: Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
• Date of Assessment: May 2017
• Commencement Date: March 2017
• Origin: Domestic
• Cutting Red Tape Review: Not included
• Scope: National

Impact on Business

Affected Businesses

• Type: Open-ended investment companies (OEICs)
• Estimated Number: Around 12 OEICs with a premium listing on the Official List

Cost Estimates

• Assumed Compliance Staff Rate: £48/hour (based on an annual salary estimate of £100,000)
• Estimated Time per Company: 15 minutes to read, understand, and disseminate the guidance
• Total Estimated Cost: £144 for all 12 OEICs

Benefits

• Clarity: The guidance helps firms better understand the FCA's interpretation of the rules, particularly in relation to transfer restrictions and variable capital structures.
• Compliance Assurance: It ensures that OEICs are aware of the additional eligibility requirements and the need to verify that their authorisation order does not conflict with these.

Overall Impact

• Minimal Impact: Since the rules have not changed, the guidance is primarily informational and does not impose new obligations on OEICs.
• Cost-Benefit: The cost of implementing the guidance is low, and the benefits include improved compliance understanding and reduced ambiguity in regulatory expectations.

Additional Information for BIT Score Validation

• The guidance is not expected to significantly alter the regulatory landscape or impose new procedures.
• The estimated cost is based on the assumption that compliance staff will handle the implementation.
• The BIT score is estimated at 0.0, reflecting no substantial financial impact on businesses.