CP21/6: Regulating bidding for Emissions Allowances under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme — FCA — GB

Consultation Paper
CP21/6*
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Regulating bidding for Emissions Allowances under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme

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Regulating bidding for Emissions Allowances under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme How to respond Sign up for our news and publications alerts See all our latest press releases, consultations and speeches. We are asking for comments on this Consultation Paper (CP) by 6 April 2021. You can send them to us using the form on our website at:
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Contents
1 Summary 3
2 The wider context 8
3 Changes to our Handbook 11
4 Changes to technical standards 16
Annex 1
Questions in this paper 18
Annex 2
Cost benefit analysis 19
Annex 3
Compatibility statement 21
Annex 4
Abbreviations in this document 26
Appendix 1
Draft Handbook text
Appendix 2
Draft Technical Standard

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Regulating bidding for Emissions Allowances under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme 1 Summary Why we are consulting
1.1 In this paper, we propose how we will authorise and supervise certain firms intending to
bid for emission allowances (allowances) on the UK auction platform.
1.2 Following a public consultation undertaken by the UK Government and Devolved
Administrations, the UK Government announced in December 2020 the creation of a UK emissions trading scheme (a UK ETS). The UK ETS replaces the UK’s participation in the EU emissions trading scheme (EU ETS) from 1 January 2021.The UK ETS will apply to energy intensive industries, the power generation sector and aviation. Auctions will be the primary means of introducing emissions allowances into the market although a proportion of allowances will be allocated for free.
1.3 The legal framework required to support the UK ETS contains various elements
including government legislation and amendments to the FCA Handbook and technical standards. The government legislation takes the form of regulations published by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and HM Treasury (HMT). These regulations establish the UK ETS and set out the role and obligations of the UK auction platform.
1.4 The purpose of this consultation is to reinstate the regulatory framework necessary
to support and supplement the Government legislation relating to bidding on the UK auction platform and trading allowances in the secondary market. The UK Government has announced that ICE Futures Europe will continue to provide the auction platform and secondary market services under the UK ETS until at least December 2022. What we are consulting on
1.5 We are consulting on the UK Emission Trading Scheme Instrument 2021 which
contains amendments to a number of Handbook modules including PRIN, SYSC, TC, FEES, IPRU-INV, COBS, MAR, SUP, DISP, REC, DEPP and LR together with the Glossary, Perimeter Guide and Enforcement Guide.
1.6 These amendments essentially take the form of reinstating provisions and definitions
previously deleted as a consequence of the UK’s departure from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme at the end of the EU withdrawal Transition Period. These deletions were set out in FCA CP 18/36 [see section 3.7]. Additionally, we are modifying some provisions to reflect the fact that the new scheme is made under UK legislation.
1.7 Our draft instrument should be read in conjunction with HMT’s draft statutory
instruments, the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021 and the Recognised Auction Platforms (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2021. The former legislation replaces the Commission Auction Regulation (CAR) with UK auctioning regulations, whilst the latter modifies

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1.8 The changes that we are making to our Handbook are the reinstatement of material
that was deleted at end of the Transition Period and necessary consequential amendments. These changes are essentially technical in nature and reflect a continuity of approach to the regulation of emission allowances, platforms and trading. This regime was introduced by MiFID and subsequently developed and enhanced by the EU emission auction regulation, the Market Abuse Regulation (EU MAR) and MiFID
II. As such, we expect the provisions to be familiar to market participants. Certain
changes have had to be made for the Handbook requirements to apply appropriately to the UK ETS in the place of the EU ETS.
1.9 We are also consulting on the Technical Standards (Market Abuse Regulation) (UK
Emissions Trading Scheme) Instrument 2021 which proposes consequential changes to certain technical standards under UK MAR (UK MAR Technical Standards), which derive from HMT’s legislative amendments to UK MAR. Broadly, these changes clarify the application of technical standards (where relevant) to auction platforms and auctioneers under the UK ETS and/or to UK Emission Allowance Market Participants (UK EAMPs).
1.10 The UK Government has announced that auctions for the UK ETS are due to
commence as soon as is feasible and no later than Q2 2021.
1.11 We are consulting for a period of 4 weeks. This is a shorter period than our usual period
of 2 months for a consultation paper of this nature. This period is necessary in order for FCA rules to be in place before the first UK ETS auction is held. Who this applies to
1.12 The draft rules will apply to any UK investment firm or credit institution that would
require authorisation under MiFID or the Capital Requirements Directive or an ‘exempt commodities firm’1 who wishes to bid in emission auctions.
1.13 The draft rules are also of relevance to the establishment of a Recognised Auction
Platform.
1.14 The amendments to the UK MAR Technical Standards will apply to auction platforms,
and auctioneers under the UK ETS, UK EAMPs, Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility (PDMRs) and persons closely associated with PDMRs within UK EAMPs.
1.15 Our proposals on regulation relating to bidding in emission auctions may also be of
broader interest to commercial firms who have commitments to obtain and surrender allowances under the UK ETS and who seek to obtain those allowances through 1 An FCA-authorised commodities firm that can rely on the onshored RAO exemption corresponding to the “ancillary exemption” in
article 2(1)(j) MiFID [see PERG 13, Q44-45, as amended by the draft instrument included as part of this consultation.]

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1.16 Persons other than investment firms and credit institutions, including aircraft
operators, may carry on the activity of bidding in emission auctions without authorisation by the FCA. Article 16 of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021 sets out an exhaustive list of persons eligible to apply for admission to bid directly in auctions.
1.17 We will consider all comments in line with the objective of delivering the UK
Government’s policy on the UK ETS.
Equality and diversity considerations
1.18 We have considered the equality and diversity issues that may arise from the proposals
in this CP.
1.19 Overall, we do not consider that the proposals have a differential impact on any group
sharing one of the characteristics protected under the Equality Act 2010. But we will continue to consider the equality and diversity implications of the proposals during the consultation period and will revisit them when making the final rules. What we want to change
1.20 The amendments to the FCA Handbook essentially take the form of reinstating
provisions previously deleted as a consequence of the UK’s departure from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme at the end of the EU withdrawal Transition Period. There are adaptations of certain provisions to take account of the creation of the UK scheme but the overall regulatory framework is designed to provide continuity for bidding firms and their clients and the auction platform provider. A summary of the changes is set out in the table below. Handbook areas Proposed changes Glossary of definitions Insertion of definitions to take account of a new UK emissions trading scheme, including the reinstatement of the regulated activity of bidding in emissions auctions, the expanded RAO definition of ‘financial instruments’ to include emission allowances created under the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Order 2020 (in addition to emission allowances under the EU emissions trading scheme) and the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021. Principles for Businesses (PRIN) Reinstatement of wording in PRIN 3.1.1 R to disapply PRIN to a firm bidding in emissions auctions if it is an authorised commodities firm that can rely on the onshored RAO exemption corresponding to the “ancillary activity exemption” in article 2(1)(j) MiFID. A new Glossary definition of “exempt MiFID commodities firm” is created to describe these firms. Senior management arrangements, Systems and Controls sourcebook (SYSC) SYSC 23 Annex 1 is updated to refer to the defined terms of “exempt MiFID commodities firms”, these firms being excluded from the SMCR enhanced regime

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Appendix 1.1. is updated to reinstate the reference to ‘MiFID business
bidding’, that is bidding in emissions auctions carried on by a UK MiFID investment firm, so as to not apply qualification requirements to these firms. Fees Manual (FEES) Reinstating provisions into FEES 1, 3 and 4 to take account of the reinstatement of the regulated activity of bidding in emissions auctions. Fees will apply to firms and the recognised auction provider on a similar basis to that which applied prior to the end of the transition period under the Withdrawal Agreement. Interim Prudential Sourcebook for Investment Businesses:
(IPRU-(INV))
Updating application provision in IPRU-INV 3-60 relating to broad scope firms and primary requirement in 3-72R to reflect the new Glossary definition of ‘exempt MiFID commodities firm’. Conduct of Business sourcebook (COBS) Reinstatement of COBS 1.1.1CR to apply COBS 5 (Distance communications) to an exempt MiFID commodities firm. Market Conduct sourcebook (MAR) Updating references in MAR 1 and amending the commodity derivatives position reporting requirement in MAR 10.4.4 to refer to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021. Supervision manual (SUP) Amendments to SUP 10C, 12, 15 and 16 to reinstate and update provisions relating to the SMCR, appointed representatives, notifications to the FCA and regular reporting returns to take account of new legislation relating to the creation of a UK ETS. Decision Procedure Penalties manual (DEPP) Amendments to DEPP 2 and 6 to take account of the unrevoked Recognised Auction Platform Regulations 2011 and section 123A(2)(c) FSMA. Dispute Resolution:
Complaints sourcebook
(DISP)
Amendments to DISP 1 and 2 to disapply chapters 1 and 2 to exempt MiFID commodities firms bidding in emissions auctions. Recognised Investment Exchange sourcebook (REC) Amendments to REC 1, 2, 2A ,3, 4 and 5 to take account of the reinstated and modified Recognised Auction Platform Regulations 2011 and the making of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021 by HMT. Enforcement Guide (EG) Amendments to EG 7.2 (alternatives to sanctions), 11 (restitution and redress), 19 (non-FSMA powers) and Appendix 3 to reflect:
(i) the reinstatement of section 122IA FSMA (power to suspend auctioning of auctioned products on a recognised auction platform); (ii) the amendment of the FSMA 2000 (Qualifying Provisions) Order 2013 to include references to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021; (iii) an amendment to the Money Laundering Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017; (iv) the reinstatement of the Recognised Auction Platform Regulations 2011; and (v) the reinstatement of section 123A(2)(c) FSMA (power to prohibit temporarily an individual from making a bid, on their own account or the account of a third party, directly or indirectly, at an auction conducted by a recognised auction platform). Perimeter Guidance (PERG) Amendments to PERG 2 and 13 including explanations as to how the various overlapping legislation fits together.

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1.21 The amendments to the UK MAR Technical Standards broadly clarify the application of
technical standards (where relevant) to auction platforms and auctioneers under the UK ETS and/or to UK EAMPs. Next steps
1.22 We seek feedback on the proposals in this CP.
1.23 Please respond by 6 April 2021.
1.24 You can use the form on our website: www.fca.org.uk/cp21-06-response-form or email
us: cp21-06@fca.org.uk, or write to us:
Paul Willis
Financial Conduct Authority
12 Endeavour Square
London E20 1JN
1.25 The consultation period for this CP is 4 weeks. This is to ensure we have the final rules
in place before the first UK ETS auction.

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Regulating bidding for Emissions Allowances under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme 2 The wider context
2.1 The UK Government and Devolved Administrations consulted in May 2019 on the
future of carbon pricing in the UK after the UK had left the EU ETS. It was subsequently announced in December 2020 that a UK ETS would be established, with the intention of it being operational and the first UK auction of UK allowances being conducted during Q2 2021.
2.2 The legislative underpinning for a UK ETS is set out in the Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Trading Scheme Order 2020. The UK ETS is closely modelled on the EU ETS. The scheme applies to energy intensive industries, the power generation sector and aviation. It covers activities involving combustion of fuels in installations and sectors like refining, heavy industry and manufacturing. The proposed aviation routes include UK domestic flights, flights between the UK and Gibraltar, flights from the UK to EEA states, and from the UK to Switzerland once an agreement between those two countries is reached.
2.3 Auctioning on a recognised auction platform will continue to be the primary – but not
exclusive - means of introducing allowances into the market.
2.4 The HMT legislation designed to implement the UK ETS takes the form of three
statutory instruments which adapt pre-existing legislation from prior to the end of the transition period.
2.5 In essence, this legislation reinstates regulated activities, specified investments,
definitions and related provisions that were previously deleted to reflect the ending of the UK’s participation in the EU ETS. The legislation adapts these, where necessary, to fit with the creation of a new domestic UK ETS. As such, the Securities Financing Transactions, Securitisation and Miscellaneous Amendments (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 began the process by:

reinstating provisions of the onshored UK MAR and related FCA powers in FSMA to
suspend auctioning of auction products and temporarily prohibit individuals from bidding on emission auction platforms which were both previously set to be deleted by the Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019;
restoring the regulated activity of bidding in emission auctions in relation to the
operation of FSMA (regulation 57).
undoing the revocation of the Recognised Auction Platforms Regulations 2011
(regulation 64).
2.6 With these provisions reinstated and restored, the Recognised Auction Platforms
(Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2021 amends a series of FSMA regulations, retained EU regulations and money laundering legislation to reflect the creation of a new UK ETS. This includes amendments, in particular to the RAO and other scope-related legislation, to reflect the expansion of the existing investment category of emissions allowances to include allowances issued under the UK ETS, including those auctioned on a recognised UK auction platform. In the case of the RAO, the relevant regulated activity has to be carried on in the UK and as regards the Financial Promotions Order, the communication has to be capable of having an

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Regulating bidding for Emissions Allowances under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme effect in the UK under section 21(3) FSMA. The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 also apply to UK branches of non-UK firms.
2.7 The regulations include an amended definition of ‘financial instrument’ incorporating
these UK emission allowances for the purposes of UK MAR and MiFIR. These regulations also create gateways enabling the FCA to share confidential information with the newly created registry administrator of the UK ETS.
2.8 The third interlocking element of the legislative framework is the Greenhouse Gas
Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021. This regulation draws from the structure of the EU auction regulation made under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and makes provisions amongst other things for: -

the emission allowance products to be auctioned (spot allowances and five-day
forwards);
how bids are to be submitted and withdrawn, and how the auction clearing price is
to be determined;
the auction calendar and when that calendar may be adjusted;
what happens to the volume of allowances at cancelled auctions and what volume
of allowances is to be auctioned annually;
a cost containment mechanism, enabling HMT to modify the distribution or volume
of allowances to be auctioned in any one year if the carbon price exceeds specified limits;
which entities are entitled to bid on the auction platform (in the case of investment
firms and credit institutions this is limited to UK entities);
the appointment and functions of the auction platform;
the reporting of transactions to the FCA as the relevant competent authority;
the delivery of the auctioned allowances and the management of collateral given by
bidders;
fees and costs.
auction monitoring including as regards anti-money laundering compliance,
remedial measures and sanctions;
the publication of auction results and protection of confidential information.
2.9 The FCA’s rules and guidance set out in this consultation form part of the broad
and comprehensive regulatory framework described above which provides for an authorisation regime for financial market participants bidding on the UK auction platform and detailed market conduct obligations relating to activity on the platform.
2.10 We are also consulting on the UK MAR Technical Standards which proposes
consequential changes to certain technical standards under UK MAR, which flow from HMT legislative amendments to UK MAR. Broadly, these changes clarify the application of technical standards (where relevant) to auction platforms and auctioneers under the UK ETS and/or to UK EAMPs.

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2.11 These proposals will help ensure that there is a regulatory framework, compliance
with which will ensure that the UK ETS functions in a manner that is in line with our objectives, in a financial markets context when it is implemented. The proposals will reinstate the role of UK MAR and MIFIR in promoting the integrity of the UK Auction Platform and the participation of firms on it being undertaken with transparency and integrity. Q1: Do you agree with our proposals regarding the application of the Handbook in relation to the UK Emission Trading Scheme as regards the following sourcebooks, modules and guides:
(a) High-Level Standards (PRIN, SYSC, TC and FEES) (b) Prudential Standards (IPRU-INV) (c) Business Standards (COBS and MAR) (d) Regulatory Processes (SUP and DEPP) (e) Redress (DISP) (f) Specialist Sourcebooks & Listing Rules (REC & LR) (g) Regulatory Guides (PERG and EG) (h) Glossary Q2: Do you agree with our proposals regarding changes to the UK MAR Technical Standards?

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Regulating bidding for Emissions Allowances under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme 3 Changes to our Handbook
3.1 Our proposed changes to the Handbook cover various modules, sourcebooks and
guides reflecting the scope of the various obligations which had arisen for market participants from participation in the EU ETS. Our approach is one of reinstatement and adaptation of previous requirements, taking account of the specificities of a new UK ETS which will function in a manner similar to the EU ETS, as opposed to the imposition of new obligations. The changes that we have made are consequential to the regime changing from one that implemented the UK’s participation in the EU ETS to one that is part of UK domestic legislation.
3.2 We have not made any other policy choices that should amend the effect of our
Handbook requirements. Most of the instrument comprises guidance (notably in PERG and REC) designed to help firms understand the functioning and application of the legislation relating to the creation of the UK ETS and how it fits into the existing UK regulatory framework.
3.3 These changes are explained below by reference to the separate elements of our
Handbook. The aim in each case is to replicate, as far as possible, the nature and extent of regulation that applied as at the end of the transition period in the case of the EU emission trading scheme. In the case of Handbook rules, in various cases this involves continuing to modify the application of the Handbook to exempt commodities firms, in order to maintain a proportionate approach to the regulation of auction regulation bidding. Proposed Handbook changes High-level standards
3.4 The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021 lays
out the conduct rules for bidding in emissions auctions for firms. As with the EU Commission Auction Regulation (CAR), it provides that the reception, transmission and submission of a bid by an investment firm or credit institution on any auction platform is to be treated as an investment service for the purposes of MiFID and MiFIR related obligations, including conduct obligations. Changes to PRIN
3.5 Our high-level standards are largely concerned with the relationship between firms
and their clients. Such are the nature of these obligations that we remain of the view that it is not necessary to apply the Principles for Businesses (PRIN) to an authorised commodities firm that can rely on the onshored RAO exemption corresponding to the “ancillary activity exemption” in article 2(1)(j) MiFID. A new Glossary term of “exempt MiFID commodities firm” is created for this purpose.

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3.6 Our Handbook implemented this approach during the UK’s membership of the EU
ETS by setting out an exemption in PRIN 3.1.1R This exemption was deleted at the end of the transitional period. As our policy approach has not changed, the application provision in PRIN 3.1.1R identifying firms subject to Principles for Businesses is thus reinstated and modified accordingly, with the creation of a UK ETS, so that these firms are not subject to PRIN. Changes to SYSC
3.7 We also remain of the view that it is not necessary to apply the full scope of our
Senior management arrangements, Systems and Controls sourcebook (SYSC) to the activities of these same MiFID-exempt authorised commodities firms. Again, this reflects the approach that we applied to SYSC for the EU ETS in the period up to the end of the transitional period
3.8 Accordingly, reinstated modifications are being made in Annex 1 (Definition of SMCR
firm and different types of SMCR firm) in SYSC to exclude exempt MiFID commodities firms from the SMCR enhanced regime if their only regulated activity is bidding in emissions auctions. Changes to TC
3.9 We are proposing amendments to our training and competence obligations, which are
set out within the Training and Competence sourcebook (TC), in a manner which will replicate for the UK ETS the scope of the requirements which existed under the EU ETS.
3.10 Appendix 1 of this sourcebook is therefore updated to reinstate the reference to
‘MiFID business bidding’ so as not to apply a qualification requirement to the activity of bidding in emissions auctions by UK MiFID investment firms. This ensures consistency with the position that we took before the end of the Transition Period, as with PRIN and SYSC above. Changes to FEES
3.11 Under the EU ETS, the regulated activity of bidding in emissions auctions was subject
to an FCA fee requirement. This requirement was deleted when the UK left the EU ETS at the end of the transitional period. It is appropriate that with the reinstatement of that regulated activity under the UK ETS, our fees regime is adjusted to include it.
3.12 The proposed amendments to our FEES rules comprise reinstated provisions into
FEES 1, 3 and 4 to take account of the reinstatement of the regulated activity of bidding in emissions auctions. Fees will apply to bidding firms and the recognised auction provider on a similar basis to that which applied prior to the end of the Transition Period. There is a small increase in the fee payable for the activity of operating an auction platform. As with other reinstated obligations, existing market participants will be familiar with the content and effect of these changes. Changes to Prudential standards
3.13 Our prudential standards aim to ensure that investment firms hold an appropriate level
of capital for the activities that they undertake. We have explained above that we are making changes to introduce the definition of an “exempt MiFID commodities firm”

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3.14 We have therefore updated the provisions in Interim Prudential Sourcebook for
Investment Businesses (IPRU-INV) to impose limited prudential requirements on exempt MiFID commodities firms that wish to undertake auction regulation business as part of the UK ETS. They will be required to hold £50,000 in capital, as was the longstanding requirement for firms undertaking the same activity as part of the EU ETS before the end of the Transition Period. Changes to the Conduct of Business sourcebook
3.15 Our rules which applied to firms under the EU ETS up until the end of the transitional
period required them to comply with the requirements of the EU Distance Marketing Directive. The application of these rules to regulated non-MiFID firms whose only activity was participation in emission allowance auctions was removed at the end of the transitional period.
3.16 With the introduction of the UK ETS, it is necessary for us to reinstate these
requirements to apply to activities now subject to on-shored UK legislation. A minor change is therefore made to COBS to restore the application of COBS 5 (distance communications) to exempt MiFID commodities firms in order to ensure consistency with the position before the end of the Transition Period. Changes to MAR
3.17 We are making a small number of changes to our Market Conduct sourcebook in
order to reflect the changes in the language used between the relevant regulations implementing the EU ETS and the UK ETS.
3.18 We are therefore proposing the updating of a small number of instances of these
defined terms and references to the relevant UK legislation that are included in MAR 1 and 10. These changes are technical and do not represent changes of policy. Changes to Regulatory processes - SUP
3.19 Our Supervision Manual (SUP) included a number of requirements arising from the
EU ETS which firms undertaking the activity of bidding on emission auctions were required to comply with. As these provisions were deleted at the end of the transitional period, it is necessary to reinstate the provisions which arise as a consequence of the establishment of the UK ETS.
3.20 Accordingly, our proposals update our Handbook to take account of the SYSC changes
set out earlier in this CP relating to the new category of exempt MiFID commodities firms, and the reinstatement of elements relating to the activity of bidding in emission auctions in the Appointed Representatives Regulations. These changes reinstate certain exemptions for appointed representatives that existed under the EU ETS.
3.21 The general notification and integrated regulatory reporting obligations in SUP
chapters 15 and 16 are updated to take account of the creation of the UK ETS. We are proposing that breaches of an applicable provision of the UK auctioning regulations must be notified to us, as well as providing an annual confirmation to us that a firm is

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3.22 Our proposals also make amendments to our Decision Procedure and Penalties
manual (DEPP) as a consequence of the UK ETS. These provisions previously existed in our Handbook until the end of the transitional period in relation to the EU ETS and are now being reinstated.
3.23 Previous DEPP 2 and 6A provisions are restored to take account of the restored
Recognised Auction Platform Regulations 2011 and restored section 123A(2)(c) FSMA. These relate to the FCA’s power to issue statements of public censure of or imposing financial penalties on an auction platform and to the FCA’s powers to temporarily prohibit an individual from making a bid on a recognised auction platform.
3.24 In the case of both the SUP and DEPP Manual, the changes are designed to ensure
consistency with the position before the end of the Transition Period, taking account of the creation of the UK ETS. Changes to Redress - DISP
3.25 As was the case under the EU ETS, the requirements in the Dispute Resolution:
Complaints sourcebook (DISP) are disapplied in the case of exempt MiFID commodities firms bidding in emissions auctions. More generally, it should be borne in mind here and elsewhere that the only MiFID investment firms and credit institutions eligible to bid on the UK auction platform are UK entities. These UK firms have ceased to be eligible to bid on an EU auction platform since the end of the transition period.
3.26 Until the end of the transitional period, the rules in DISP made it clear that the
regulated activity of auction regulation bidding was excluded from the scope of both the compulsory and voluntary jurisdictions, described in Chapter 2 of DISP. As it was not intended that this activity would fall within the scope of these jurisdictions, the proposed amendments to DISP clarify that this activity remains outside the scope of both jurisdictions upon the establishment of the UK ETS .
3.27 Instead, the FCA will accept complaints about these firms’ non-compliance with the
conduct rules relating to bidding under regulation 42 of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021. This approach replicates the position under the EU ETS. Changes to Specialist sourcebooks
3.28 The UK ETS requires that the auction platform is a UK Recognised Investment
Exchange. Accordingly, additions are proposed to the Recognised Investment Exchanges sourcebook (REC) in order to include the requirements of the RAP Regulations. It inserts a new chapter, REC 2A, which sets out various guidance on the ways in which an auction platform must meet our recognition requirements.

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3.29 In REC, the Handbook text relating to the recognition of auction platform providers is
restored from the previous text which was applicable until the end of the transitional period. It has been adapted to take account of the legislative framework implementing the UK ETS, notably the Recognised Auction Platform Regulations 2011. Changes to the Listing Rules
3.30 We have made changes to the relevant definitions within the Listing Rules in order to
reinstate emission auction products, as defined by article 82A of FSMA, as specified investments for the purposes of this section of our Handbook. The definition of ‘emissions auction product’ is added back into the definition of ‘specified investment’ in the list of definitions in LR extracted from the main Handbook Glossary. Regulatory Guides
3.31 We have taken the opportunity to update the guidance in both our Enforcement and
Perimeter Guides to take account of the regulatory changes made in HMT legislation. Our proposed changes extend the guidance to activities in emission auction products, and the conduct of an auction platform.
3.32 The Perimeter Guidance contains Q and A explaining how the various overlapping
legislation fits together, including the RAO, the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021 and MiFID-related obligations which apply to bidding in and trading emission allowances. This guidance was previously in our Handbook in relation to the EU ETS. Glossary
3.33 The amendments to the Glossary comprise the creation of various definitions and
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Regulating bidding for Emissions Allowances under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme 4 Changes to technical standards
4.1 As with our proposed changes to the Handbook, our approach to changes to UK MAR
technical standards is one of reinstatement and adaptation of previous requirements, taking account of the new UK ETS. Changes to market abuse technical standards
4.2 We are making a small number of necessary technical changes to UK MAR
technical standards which are consequential to HMT changes to UK MAR set out in the Recognised Auction Platforms (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2021 above and earlier related changes in The Securities Financing Transactions, Securitisation and Miscellaneous Amendments (EU Exit) Regulations
2020. At the end of the transitional period, the EU technical standards under EU
MAR were onshored into UK law on the premise of there being no UK ETS. The draft technical standards instrument included within this CP is now needed to clarify the application of technical standards (where relevant) to auction platforms and auctioneers under the UK ETS and/or to UK EAMPs. The nature of the actual requirements in those technical standards will however remain the same.
4.3 We rely on our permanent technical standards making powers set out in relevant
provisions of UK MAR and as further detailed in section 138P onwards of FSMA.
4.4 The Recognised Auction Platforms (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions)
Regulations 2021 make changes to UK MAR to include the UK ETS. The principal changes concern the establishment of a UK EAMP and the scope of UK MAR in relation to auctions now applying to the UK auction platform.
4.5 Broadly, a UK EAMP is a person who trades or bids, directly or indirectly in UK emission
allowances (or related instruments) and who has emissions or rated thermal input related to their UK installations and activities under the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Order 2020 which exceed a minimum threshold referred to in UK MAR
Article 17(2). The minimum threshold is set by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU)
2016/522, as it forms part of UK law. A UK EAMP is subject to requirements to disclose inside information, arrangements for delaying the disclosure of inside information, maintain insider lists, and to notify PDMR transactions for UK and, in certain circumstances, EU allowances.
4.6 The Recognised Auction Platforms (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions)
Regulations 2021 also clarify the scope of UK MAR to apply to behaviours or transactions, including bids, relating to the auctioning of emission allowances or auction products based thereon on an auction platform recognised under the UK Recognised Auction Platforms Regulations 2011. UK MAR applies obligations to such auction platforms and to auctioneers under the UK ETS in relation to maintaining insider lists and notifying PDMR transactions. UK MAR applies to the secondary market trading of UK and EU emission allowances on UK and EU trading venues where this is within the territorial scope of UK MAR.

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4.7 We are consulting on the Technical Standards (Market Abuse Regulation) (UK
Emissions Trading Scheme) Instrument 2021 which makes amendments to some UK MAR Technical Standards.
4.8 As described above, these are technical changes which are consequential to
the changes to UK MAR by the Recognised Auction Platforms (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2021 above and earlier related changes in The Securities Financing Transactions, Securitisation and Miscellaneous Amendments (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. They principally include updating references to refer to UK EAMPs and reinstating references to auction platforms and auctioneers under the UK ETS which reflects the previous obligations on these entities in relation to the auctioning of EU emissions under EU MAR. The nature of the requirements in relation to the disclosure of inside information, arrangements for delaying disclosure of inside information, maintaining insider lists, and notifying PDMR transactions remain broadly the same as under the previous EU MAR technical standards.

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Questions in this paper
Q1: Do you agree with our proposals regarding the application of the Handbook in relation to the UK Emission Trading Scheme as regards the following sourcebooks, modules and guides:
(a) High-Level Standards (PRIN, SYSC, TC and FEES) (b) Prudential Standards (IPRU-INV) (c) Business Standards (COBS and MAR) (d) Regulatory Processes (SUP and DEPP) (e) Redress (DISP) (f) Specialist Sourcebooks & Listing Rules (REC & LR) (g) Regulatory Guides (PERG and EG) (h) Glossary Q2: Do you agree with our proposals as regards our changes to the UK MAR Technical Standards?

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Cost benefit analysis
Overview

FSMA, as amended by the Financial Services Act 2012, requires us to publish a cost
benefit analysis (CBA) of our proposed rules. Specifically, section 138I requires us to publish a CBA of proposed rules, defined as ‘an analysis of the costs, together with an analysis of the benefits that will arise if the proposed rules are made’.
We are also required by section 138I and 138S(2)(f) to publish a CBA of our proposed
technical standards changes.
As we are proposing the reinstatement of rules which existed previously in our
Handbook, we do not believe that there are any additional significant costs or benefits which arise other than those which existed at the time that those rules were deleted.
The corresponding rules for the introduction of the activity of bidding in EU Auctions
were consulted on in the Financial Services Authority Consultation Paper CP 12/6 That CP set out in Annex 1 the anticipated costs and benefits arising from the implementation of those proposed rules.
With regard to the current proposals, UK firms were active in auctions under the EU
ETS until the end of the Transition Period. The announcement of the UK ETS was made by the UK Government in December 2020 and will have given these firms indication that they may continue to conduct this activity from the commencement of UK Auctions. We therefore do not anticipate that firms will incur costs as a consequence of the reinstatement of these rules covering this activity after such a short period of time.
Any firms which did not previously bid in the EU Auctions but wish to do so in the UK
Auctions will face implementation costs, which would be comparable to those incurred for the commencement of such activities under the previously existing rules.
In relation to the changes to certain UK MAR technical standards, we also do not
believe that there are any additional significant costs or benefits which arise.
This is because the changes clarify the application of technical standards (where
relevant) to auction platforms and auctioneers under the UK ETS and/or to UK EAMPs in relation to the disclosure of inside information, notification of the delayed disclosure of inside information, the maintaining of inside lists, and the notification of PDMR transactions. The actual nature of the requirements (including, in relation to the technical means for sending disclosures and notifications and the format and nature of recording the information) remain the same.

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9. Therefore, we consider that broadly the same requirements but in relation to UK
emission allowances (and in certain circumstances EU emission allowances) will continue to apply to broadly the same persons who were subject to such requirements under EU MAR technical standards in relation to EU emission allowances. ICE Futures Europe will continue to be the UK auction platform whilst we expect that persons who are UK EAMPs under UK MAR will also have been EAMPs under EU MAR. As such we believe that those persons will be able to use the same arrangements which they had in place to meet the same requirements under EU MAR technical standards.
10. The corresponding EU MAR technical standards for the introduction of the
requirements above in relation to EU MAR were consulted on by ESMA. Annex 2 of ESMA’s Final Report draft technical standards on the Market Abuse Regulation (ESMA 2015/1455) sets out a cost-benefit of the changes.

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Compatibility statement
Compliance with legal requirements

The proposals within this Consultation paper have been developed in order to
implement the Government’s decision to establish a UK Emissions Trading Scheme. Whilst the policies implemented through these proposals are determined by the Government, the FCA remains subject to a number of legal requirements, arising from legislation that it must consider and/or comply with.
This Annex records our compliance with a number of legal requirements that apply
to the proposals in this consultation. It includes an explanation of the FCA’s reasons for concluding that our proposals in this consultation are compatible with certain requirements under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA).
When consulting on new rules and technical standards, the FCA is required by section
138I(2)(d) FSMA to include an explanation of why it believes making the proposed rules or submitting the standards instrument to HMT for approval is:
(a) compatible with its general duty, under s. 1B(1) FSMA, so far as reasonably possible, to act in a way which is compatible with its strategic objective and advances one or more of its operational objectives, and (b)its general duty under s. 1B(5)(a) FSMA to have regard to the regulatory principles in s. 3B FSMA.
The FCA is also required by s. 138K(2) FSMA to state its opinion on whether the
proposed rules will have a significantly different impact on mutual societies as opposed to other authorised persons. This requirement also applies in relation to technical standards made by the FCA pursuant to section 138S(2)(h) FSMA.
This Annex also sets out our view of how the proposed rules and technical standards
are compatible with the duty on the FCA to discharge its general functions (which include rule-making) in a way which promotes effective competition in the interests of consumers (s. 1B(4)). This duty applies in so far as promoting competition is compatible with advancing the FCA’s consumer protection and/or integrity objectives.
In addition, this Annex explains how we have considered the recommendations made
by HMT under s. 1JA FSMA about aspects of the economic policy of Her Majesty’s Government to which we should have regard in connection with our general duties.
This Annex also includes our assessment of the equality and diversity implications of
these proposals.
Under the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (LRRA) the FCA is subject to
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9. Our proposals are necessary to implement the UK Government’s legislation for the
future of carbon pricing through the implementation of a UK ETS. We have had regard to the recommendations of HMT under FSMA Section 1JA for the implementations of aspects of the economic policy of the Government in acting in advancing our strategic and operational objectives.
10. Our proposals are compatible with the FCA’s strategic objective of ensuring that the
relevant markets function well because the proposals reinstate provisions to enable the effective functioning of the activity of operating and participating in emission allowance auctions. For the purposes of the FCA’s strategic objective, “relevant markets” are defined by s.1F FSMA.
11. The proposals set out in this consultation are primarily intended to advance the FCA’s
operational objective of protecting and enhancing the integrity of the UK financial system. By establishing rules in relation to bidding in emission allowances we protect the transparency of the price formation process and the orderly operation of markets.
12. Our rules and technical standards are compatible with the duty to promote effective
competition in the interests of consumers.
13. We also consider that our proposals advance the FCA’s operational objectives for
securing an appropriate degree of protection for consumers, and for protecting and enhancing the integrity of the UK financial system. The proposals reinstate provisions that enable the supervision of and enforcement in relation to activity in UK emission allowance auctions.
14. In formulating these proposals, the FCA has had regard to the importance of
taking action intended to minimise the extent to which it is possible for a business carried on (i) by an authorised person or a recognised investment exchange; or (ii) in contravention of the general prohibition, to be used for a purpose connected with financial crime (as required by s. 1B(5)(b) FSMA). The proposals reinstate provisions that enable the supervision of and enforcement in relation to activity in UK emission allowance auctions.
15. With specific regards to the changes to certain UK MAR technical standards
in the Technical Standards (Market Abuse Regulation) (UK Emissions Trading Scheme) instrument 2021, these changes directly support the FCA’s operational objective of protecting and enhancing the integrity of the UK financial system. In summary, clarifying the application of requirements relating to the disclosure of inside information, arrangements for delaying the disclosure of inside information, maintaining insider lists, and notifying PDMR transactions to UK emission market allowance participants, and (where relevant) to auction platforms, and auctioneers under the UK ETS, concerning the arrangements for such disclosure and notification,

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16. In preparing the proposals set out in this consultation, we have had regard to the
regulatory principles set out in section 3B of FSMA. Not all of these regulatory principles are relevant to the proposals. We cover the most relevant of the principles below. The principle that a burden or restriction should be proportionate to the benefits
17. We believe that the costs of our proposals are proportionate to the benefits. We
have considered the proportionality of our proposals to the extent that they reinstate provisions in our rules that existed in a similar manner when applying to the EU ETS prior to the end of the transitional period. In drafting our proposals, we have sought to minimise the costs that may be incurred by the auction platform, by auction participants, auctioneers related to the UK ETS, and by UK EAMPs by seeking to make minimal changes to the previous requirements. The changes that have been necessary have arisen as a consequence of the legislation and as a consequence of its application to the UK. The desirability of sustainable growth in the economy of the United Kingdom in the medium or long term
18. The creation of the UK ETS is an important element of the UK’s approach to climate
change, as expressed in the Government’s white paper “Powering our net zero future”. By permitting the effective functioning of emission allowance auctions with efficiency and integrity, our proposals could contribute towards the sustainability of UK economic growth.
19. This improved integrity of emission allowance trading within the financial system, and
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20. Recognising the differences in the businesses carried on
by different regulated persons
21. Where appropriate, we exercise our functions in a way that recognises differences in
the nature of, and objectives of, businesses carried on by different persons subject to requirements imposed by or under FSMA. Our proposals recognise that emission allowance auctions are participated in by both authorised and non-authorised entities. Where appropriate, our proposals recognise the application of the legislation is differentiated between these two populations, and are applied in an appropriate manner. Expected effect on mutual societies
22. The FCA does not expect the proposals in this paper to have a significantly different
impact on mutual societies.
23. The firms which previously have bid in EU ETS Auctions do not include any mutual
societies. We do not expect any mutual societies to bid in future UK ETS Auctions.
24. We do not expect mutual societies to be UK EAMPs under UK MAR.
Equality and diversity
25. We are required under the Equality Act 2010 in exercising our functions to ‘have
due regard’ to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct prohibited by or under the Act, advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and those who do not, and to foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not.
26. As part of this, we ensure the equality and diversity implications of any new policy
proposals are considered. The outcome of our consideration in relation to these matters in this case is stated in paragraph 1.18 of the Consultation Paper.

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27. In relation to the Handbook changes that we propose to make using the delegated
powers under this statutory instrument, the FCA considers that the changes in this CP are appropriate to prevent, remedy or mitigate any failure of the relevant FCA Handbook provisions to operate effectively, or any other deficiency in the relevant FCA Handbook provisions, arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU. The proposals proposed under these powers do not impose or increase taxation or fees; make retrospective provision; create a criminal offence which is capable of leading to imprisonment of more than two years; establish a public authority; implement the Article 50 Withdrawal Agreement; result in the transfer of a function of an EU authority to a UK authority; confer any power to legislate by means of orders, rules, regulations or any other subordinate instrument; or amend any legislation other than the relevant FCA Handbook provisions. Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (LRRA)
28. We have had regard to the principles in the LRRA and the Regulators’ Code for the
parts of the proposals that consist of general policies, principles or guidance and we consider that our proposals are transparent, accountable, proportionate for the activity to which they apply and are consistent.

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Abbreviations in this document
CAR
EU Commission Auction Regulation 1031/2010 of 12 November 2010 as amended by EU Commission Regulation 1210/2011 of 23 November 2011 CP Consultation Paper EAMP Emission Allowance Market Participant EU European Union EU ETS EU Emissions Trading Scheme EU MAR EU Market Abuse Regulation FSMA Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 MAR FCA’s Market Conduct sourcebook PDMR Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility RAP Recognised Auction Platform RAP Regulations Recognised Auction Platforms Regulations 2011 (S1 2011/2699) RAO Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001 (SI 2001/544) SMCR Senior Managers and Certification Regime UK EAMP UK Emission Allowance Market Participant UK ETS UK Emissions Trading Scheme UK MAR UK on-shored Market Abuse Regulation

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UK EMISSION TRADING SCHEME INSTRUMENT 2021 Powers exercised by the Financial Conduct Authority A. The Financial Conduct Authority (“the FCA”) makes this instrument in the exercise of:
(1) the following powers and related provisions in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“the Act”):
(a) section 73A (Part 6 Rules);
(b) section 96 (Obligations of issuers of listed securities); (c) section 137A (The FCA’s general rules); (d) section 137T (General supplementary powers); (e) section 139A (Power of the FCA to give guidance); (f) section 226 (Compulsory jurisdiction); (g) paragraph 13 (FCA’s rules) of Schedule 17; (h) section 293 (Power to make notification rules in respect of recognised bodies); (i) section 395 (The Authority’s procedures); (j) paragraph 23 (Fees) in Part 3 (Penalties and Fees) of Schedule 1ZA (The Financial Conduct Authority); (2) regulation 3 of the Financial Regulators’ Powers (Technical Standards etc.) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018; and (3) the other powers and related provisions listed in Schedule 4 (Powers exercised) to the General Provisions of the Handbook. B. The rule-making powers referred to above are specified for the purpose of section 138G(2) (Rule-making instruments) of the Act.
C. The Financial Conduct Authority consents to and approves the rules and guidance and
standard terms made and amended and fixed and varied by the Financial Ombudsman Service Limited, as set out at paragraph D below. Powers exercised by the Financial Ombudsman Service D. The Financial Ombudsman Service Limited makes and amends the rules and guidance for the voluntary jurisdiction, and fixes and varies the standard terms for voluntary jurisdiction participants, as set out in Annex K of this instrument in the exercise of the following powers and related provisions in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“the Act”):
(1) section 227 (Voluntary jurisdiction);
(2) paragraph 8 (Information, advice and guidance) of Schedule 17; (3) paragraph 18 (Terms of reference to the scheme) of Schedule 17; and (4) paragraph 20 (Voluntary jurisdiction rules: procedure) of Schedule 17.

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E. The making and amendment of the rules and guidance and the fixing and varying of the standard terms, as set out at paragraph D above, by the Financial Ombudsman Service Limited is subject to the consent and approval of the Financial Conduct Authority. Amendments to the Handbook F. The modules of the FCA’s Handbook of rules and guidance listed in column (1) below are amended in accordance with the Annexes in this instrument listed in column (2) below. (1) (2) Glossary of definitions Annex A Principles for Businesses (PRIN) Annex B Senior Management Arrangements, Systems and Controls sourcebook (SYSC)
Annex C
Training and Competence sourcebook (TC) Annex D Fees manual (FEES) Annex E Interim Prudential Sourcebook for Investment Businesses:
(IPRU-(INV))
Annex F
Conduct of Business sourcebook (COBS) Annex G Market Conduct sourcebook (MAR) Annex H Supervision manual (SUP) Annex I Decision Procedure Penalties manual (DEPP) Annex J Dispute Resolution: Complaints sourcebook (DISP) Annex K Recognised Investment Exchange sourcebook (REC) Annex L Listing Rules sourcebook (LR) Annex M Amendments to material outside the Handbook G. The following materials listed in column (1) below are amended in accordance with the Annexes in this instrument listed in column (2) below. (1) (2) The Enforcement Guide (EG) Annex N The Perimeter Guidance manual (PERG) Annex O Commencement H. This instrument comes into force on [date]. Citation
I. This instrument may be cited as the UK Emission Trading Scheme Instrument 2021.
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Amendments to the Glossary of definitions
Insert the following new definitions in the appropriate alphabetical position. The text is not underlined. auction platform a platform on which auctions of emissions allowances are held in accordance with the UK auctioning regulations. auction regulation bidding the regulated activity of bidding in emissions auctions where it is carried on by a firm that is an exempt MiFID commodities firm. bidding in emissions auctions the regulated activity, specified in article 24A of the Regulated Activities Order (Bidding in emissions auctions), which is in summary the reception, transmission or submission of a bid at an auction of an emissions auction product conducted on an auction platform. emissions auction product the investment specified in article 82A of the Regulated Activities Order (Greenhouse gas emissions allowances), which is in summary an emissions allowance offered for sale on an auction platform. exit strategy in accordance with regulation [23(3)] of the UK auctioning regulations, one or more documents setting out detailed measures to ensure a smooth transition from an exiting RAP to its successor. exempt MiFID commodities firm a firm to which the exemption in Schedule 3 paragraph 1(k) to the RAO applies. MiFID business bidding the regulated activity of bidding in emissions auctions on own account or on behalf of clients where, in relation to a financial instrument, it is carried on by a MiFID investment firm (other than a collective portfolio management investment firm). RAP a recognised auction platform. RAP recognition requirements (1) (in relation to an RAP) any of the requirements applicable to an RAP under the RAP regulations, UK auctioning regulations or MiFIR and the UK version of any EU regulation under MiFID or MiFIR, which is part of UK law by virtue of the EUWA. (2) (in relation to a UK RIE applying for recognition as an RAP) any of the requirements under the RAP regulations, the UK auctioning regulations or MiFIR and the UK version of any EU regulation adopted under MiFID or MiFIR which

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RAP regulations to investigate a complaint and to report on the result of his investigation to that RAP and to the complainant. designated investment (1) a security or a contractually-based investment (other than a funeral plan contract and a right to or interest in a funeral plan contract) specified in Part III of the Regulated Activities Order (Specified Investments):
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(hb) [deleted] emissions auction product (article 82A) … designated investment business any of the following activities, specified in Part II of the Regulated Activities Order (Specified Activities), which is carried on by way of business:
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(ba) [deleted] MiFID business bidding (part of bidding in emissions auctions) (article 24A); … emission allowance (1) an ‘allowance’, within the meaning of article 3(a) of the Emission Allowance Trading Directive an allowance consisting of any units recognised for compliance with Directive 2003/87/EC (Emission Trading Scheme) or created under article 18 of the trading scheme order 2020, as specified in paragraph (11) of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Regulated Activities Order; (2) (in relation to MiFID business other than in MAR 10 (Commodity derivative position limits and controls and position reporting)) the investment, specified in article 82B of the Regulated Activities Order (‘Emission Allowances’), which is in summary emission allowances:
(a) consisting of any units recognised for compliance with the Emission Allowance Trading Directive or the trading scheme order 2020; and (b) to which article 82B(2) of the Regulated Activities Order applies relates; and (3) (in MAR 10 (Commodity derivative position limits and controls and position reporting)): in addition to (1) (a) an allowance consisting of any units recognised for compliance with Directive 2003/87/EC (Emission Trading

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Schedule 2 to the Regulated Activities Order; or
(b) any derivative of such an allowance, whether falling under paragraph (4) or (10) of Section C of Annex I of MiFID
Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Regulated Activities Order.
energy market activity
(a) any regulated activity other than bidding in emissions auctions in relation to an energy investment or to energy, or in relation to a biomass investment or biomass that is ancillary to activities related to energy investments or energy, which:
…
… facilities (in relation to a recognised body) the facilities and services which it provides in the course of carrying on exempt activities. References to the use of the facilities of an RIE or RAP are to be construed as follows:
(a) dealings or transactions on an RIE or RAP are references to dealings or transactions which are effected by means of the RIE’s or RAP’s facilities or which are governed by the rules of the RIE or RAP; (b) references to the use of the facilities of an RIE or RAP include use which consists of any such dealings or entering into any such transactions. financial instrument (1) (other than in (2) and (3)), those instruments specified in Part 1 of
Schedule 2 to the Regulated Activities Order, that is:
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(k) emission allowances consisting of any units recognised for compliance with the Emission Allowance Trading Directive and emission allowances created under article 18 of the trading scheme order 2020; … investment service … [Note: article 2(2) of MiFIR and regulation [5(8)] of the UK auctioning regulations] investment services and/or activities … [Note: article 2(2) of MiFIR and regulation [5(8)] of the UK auctioning regulations]

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(b) articles 38 to 41 of the auction regulation. [deleted] participant firm (1) a firm (including a TP firm) other than:
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(g) [deleted] in respect of the carrying on of bidding in emissions auctions, an exempt MiFID commodities firm; … … recognised body an RIE or RAP recognised body requirements … (2) (in relation to a UK RIE) the MiFID/MiFIR requirements; and (3) [deleted] (in relation to an RAP) the RAP recognition requirements; and (4) (in relation to any of the bodies specified in (1) and (2)) to (3)) any other obligations imposed by or under the Act. recognition order (in accordance with section 313 of the Act (Interpretation of Part XVIII)) an order made under section 290 or 292 of the Act which declares an investment exchange to be an RIE or (for RAPs) an order made under regulation 2 of the RAP regulations which declares a UK RIE to be an RAP). regulated activity (A) … (B) in the FCA Handbook: (in accordance with section 22 of the Act (Regulated activities)) the activities specified in Part II of the (Specified activities), Part 3A (Specified activities in relation to information) and Part 3B (Claims management activities in Great Britain) of the Regulated Activities Order, which are, in summary:
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… regulatory function
(as defined in section 291 of the Act (Liability in relation to recognised body’s regulatory functions)) any function of a recognised body so far as relating to, or to matters arising out of, the obligations to which the body is subject under or by virtue of the Act and (for an RAP) under the RAP recognition requirements. relevant information … (2) (in REC) (in relation to an investment) information which is relevant to determining the current value of that investment or (in relation to RAPs) information on the terms of emissions auction products and the terms on which they will be auctioned on an RAP. specified investment (1) any of the following investments specified in Part III of the Regulated Activities Order (Specified Investments):
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(oe) [deleted] emissions auction products (article 82A); … … securities and futures firm a firm whose permitted activities include designated investment business or bidding in emissions auctions, which is not an authorised professional firm, bank, BIPRU firm (unless it is an exempt BIPRU commodities firm), IFPRU investment firm (unless it is an exempt IFPRU investment firm), building society, collective portfolio management firm, credit union, friendly society, ICVC, insurer, media firm or service company, whose permission does not include a requirement that it comply with IPRU(INV) 5 (Investment management firms) or 13 (Personal investment firms), and which is within (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) , (f), (g) or (ga):
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Amendments to the Principles for Businesses (PRIN) In this Annex, underlining indicates new text. 3 Rules about application
3.1 Who?
3.1.1 R PRIN applies to every firm, except that it does not apply to a firm in
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Amendments to the Senior Management Arrangements, Systems and Controls sourcebook (SYSC) In this Annex, underlining indicates new text and striking through indicates deleted text. 23 Senior managers and certification regime: Introduction and classification … 23 Annex Definition of SMCR firm and different types of SMCR firms …
Part Seven: Exclusion from enhanced regime
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7.4 R A firm is excluded from the enhanced regime if:
(1) it is exempt from MiFID under article 2(1)(j) an exempt MiFID commodities firm; and (2) its only permission is bidding in emissions auctions. … 27 Senior managers and certification regime: Certification regime …
27.8 Definitions of the FCA certification functions
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Client-dealing function
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(5) Acting as a ‘bidder’s representative’ in relation to bidding in emissions auctions. Acting as a ‘bidder’s representative’ has the meaning in sub-paragraph 3 of
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Amendments to the Training and Competence sourcebook (TC) In this Annex, underlining indicates new text and striking through indicates deleted text. App 1 TC Appendix 1 App 1.1 Activities and Products/Sectors to which TC applies subject to TC Appendices 2 and 3
1.1.1 R Activity Products/Sectors Is there an
appropriate qualification requirement?
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Amendments to the Fees manual (FEES)
In this Annex, underlining indicates new text and striking through indicates deleted text. 1 Fees Manual
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(3) FEES 1, 2 and 5 apply to:
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3.2.7 R Table of application, notification, vetting and other fees payable to the
FCA
Part 1: Application, notification and vetting fees
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Part 2 – Complexity groupings not relating to credit-regulated activities
Straightforward cases
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A.10 [deleted] A firm to the extent it is bidding in emissions auctions … Moderately Complex Cases Moderately Complex Cases Activity grouping Description … A.10 Firms dealing as principal, except to the extent the firm is bidding in emissions auctions … … 3 Annex 3R Application fees payable in connection with Recognised Investment Exchanges and Recognised Auction Platforms Description of applicant Amount payable Due date
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100,000 Date the application is made
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4.2 Obligation to pay periodic fees
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Table A: calculating tariff data for second and subsequent years of
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4 Annex 1AR FCA activity groups, tariff bases and valuation dates
Part 1
This table shows how the FCA links the regulated activities for which a firm has permission to activity groups (fee-blocks). A firm can use the table to identify which fee-blocks it falls into based on its permission. Activity group Fee payer falls in the activity group if:
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(a) dealing in investments as principal; and/or (b) bidding in emissions auctions; BUT NOT if one or more of the following apply:
… the firm is an oil market participant, energy market participant or a local (except where the firm is bidding in emissions auctions); … … B. Recognised investment exchanges … B [deleted] Recognised auction platforms it is a recognised auction platform. …
Part 3
This table indicates the tariff base for each fee-block set out in Part 1. … Activity group Tariff base … A.10 NUMBER OF TRADERS … A firm may, as an option, report employees or agents as full-time equivalents (FTE), taking account of any part-time staff. In calculating the FTE, firms must take into account the total hours employees or agents have contracted to work for the firm and not the time employees or agents devote to the dealing in investments as principal and

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Part 1
This table shows the tariff rates applicable to each of the fee blocks set out in Part 1 of FEES 4 Annex 1AR. … Activity group Fee payable … A.10 Band Width (No. of traders) Fee (£/person) >1 6,805.33 For firms carrying on auction regulation bidding, the fee in A.10 is calculated as above less 20% for each trader that carries on auction regulation bidding but not MiFID business bidding or dealing in investments as principal. …

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Amendments to the Interim Prudential Sourcebook for Investment Businesses: (IPRU-(INV)) In this Annex, underlining indicates new text and striking through indicates deleted text. 3 Financial resources for Securities and Futures Firms which are not MiFID Investment Firms or which are Exempt BIPRU Commodities Firms or Exempt IFPRU Commodities Firms … 3-60 FIRMS TO WHICH RULES 3-61 TO 3-182 APPLY Broad scope firms 3-60(1) R Rules 3-61 to 3-182 apply to a broad scope firm except that rules 3-80 to 3-178 do not apply to a venture capital firm or in respect of bidding in emissions auctions carried on by a firm that is an exempt MiFID commodities firm exempt from MiFID under article 2(1)(j). … PRIMARY REQUIREMENT … Absolute minimum requirement – General rule 3-72 R A firm’s absolute minimum requirement is:
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Amendments to the Conduct of Business sourcebook (COBS) In this Annex, underlining indicates new text and striking through indicates deleted text. 1 Application
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Amendments to the Market Conduct sourcebook (MAR) In this Annex, underlining indicates new text and striking through indicates deleted text. 1 Market Abuse …
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Factors that may be taken into account in relation to behaviour prior to either a request for admission to trading, the admission to or the commencement of trading, or the offer for sale on a prescribed auction platform recognised auction platform
1.2.5 G The following factors may be taken into account in determining
whether or not behaviour prior to a request for admission to trading, the admission to or the commencement of trading, or the offer for sale on a prescribed auction platform recognised auction platform contravenes prohibitions and obligations in the Market Abuse Regulation and are indications that it does:
(1) if it is in relation to financial instruments:
(a) in respect of which a request for admission to trading on a regulated market or MTF is subsequently made; and (b) if it continues to have an effect once an application has been made for the financial instrument to be admitted for trading, or it has been admitted to trading on a regulated market or MTF, respectively; or (2) if it is in relation to financial instruments:
(a) which are subsequently offered for sale on a prescribed auction platform recognised auction platform; and (b) if it continues to have an effect once the financial instruments are offered for sale on a prescribed auction platform recognised auction platform. … 10 Commodity derivative position limits and controls, and position reporting

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10.4.4 R A firm must classify persons holding positions in commodity
derivatives or emission allowances according to the nature of their main business, taking account of any applicable authorisation or registration, as:
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Amendments to the Supervision manual (SUP) In this Annex, underlining indicates new text and striking through indicates deleted text. 10C FCA senior managers regime for approved persons in SMCR firms … 10C
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(2) Firms in (1) are divided into the following categories for the purposes of this rule:
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12.2.7 G (1) The Appointed Representatives Regulations are made by the
Treasury under sections 39(1), (1C) and (1E) of the Act. These regulations describe, among other things, the business for which an appointed representative may be exempt or to which sections 20(1) and (1A) and 23(1A) of the Act may not apply, which is business which comprises any of:
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(aa) [deleted] bidding in emissions auctions (article 24A of the Regulated Activities Order) where that activity does not consist either of dealing on own account or the execution of orders on behalf of clients; … … … 15 Notifications to the FCA …
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Activities
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applicable data items reporting frequency/ period due date … RAG 11 [deleted] bidding in emissions auctions SUP 16.12.29A R SUP 16.12.29AR SUP 16.12.29AR … … Regulated Activity Group 11 16.12.29 A R [deleted] A firm must submit the form contained in SUP 16 Annex 32R (Bidding in emissions auctions return) annually within 30 business days from its accounting reference date unless it is an exempt MiFID commodities firm that did not carry on any auction regulation bidding during the year to which that form relates. … 16 Annex 32R Bidding in emissions auctions return [deleted] This annex consists only of one or more forms. Forms are to be found through the following address:
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Amendments to the Decision Procedure and Penalties manual (DEPP) In this Annex, underlining indicates new text and striking through indicates deleted text. 2 Statutory notices and the allocation of decision making … 2 Annex 1 Warning notices and decision notices under the Act and certain other Enactments … Recognised Auction Platforms Regulations 2011 [deleted] Description Handbook reference Decision maker Regulation 5A where the FCA is proposing or deciding to publish a statement censuring an RAP, or to impose a financial penalty on an RAP REC 2A.4 RDC … 6A The power to impose a suspension, restriction, condition, limitation or disciplinary prohibition 6A.1 Introduction … 6A.1.2 G … (5) “disciplinary prohibition” refers to a temporary or permanent prohibition on an individual holding an office or position involving responsibility for taking decisions about the management of a MiFID investment firm (under section 123A(2)(a) and (3) of the Act) or a temporary prohibition on an individual directly or indirectly acquiring or disposing of financial instruments on his or her their own account or the account of a third party, (under
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Amendments to the Dispute Resolution: Complaints sourcebook (DISP) In this Annex, underlining indicates new text and striking through indicates deleted text. 1 Treating complainants fairly
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Activities by firms
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(2) it relates to an act or omission by a VJ participant in carrying on one or more of the following activities:
(a) an activity (other than auction regulation bidding and administering a benchmark) carried on after 28 April 1988 which:
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(1) for firms:
(a) regulated activities (other than auction regulation bidding and administering a benchmark); … … The activities which (on IP completion day at [X] 2021) were regulated activities were, in accordance with section 22 of the Act (Regulated Activities), any of the following activities specified in Part II and Parts 3A and 3B of the Regulated Activities Order (with the addition of auction regulation bidding and administering a benchmark):
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Amendments to the Recognised Investment Exchanges sourcebook (REC) In this annex, underlining indicates new text and striking through indicates deleted text. 1 Introduction
1.1 Application
1.1.1 G (1) The rules and guidance in this sourcebook apply to
recognised bodies and to applicants for recognition as RIEs under Part XVIII of the Act (Recognised Investment Exchanges and Clearing Houses) and (as RAPs) under the RAP regulations. … …
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(2) UK RIEs must satisfy recognition requirements prescribed by the Treasury (in certain cases with the approval of the Secretary of State) in the Recognition Requirements Regulations. UK RIEs must also satisfy the MIFID/MiFIR requirements. RAPs must satisfy the recognition requirements prescribed by the Treasury in the RAP regulations, under the UK auctioning regulations and must also be UK RIEs and so are subject to the MiFID/MiFIR requirements. ROIEs must satisfy recognition requirements laid down in section 292 of the Act (Overseas investment exchanges and overseas clearing houses). …
1.1.3 G (1) The recognition requirements for UK recognised bodies are
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1.2.3 G (1) This sourcebook contains quotations from the Act, the
Recognition Requirements Regulations, the RAP regulations, the Companies Act 1989 and, where necessary, words have been added to, or substituted for, the text of these provisions to facilitate understanding. … … 2 Recognition requirements
2.1 Introduction
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RIEs (other than RAPs) and sets out guidance on those requirements. … 2.1.1A G Guidance on the RAP recognition requirements which apply to RAPs is set out in REC 2A (Recognised Auction Platforms). Guidance on the recognition requirements for ROIEs is set out in REC 6 (Overseas Investment Exchanges). … Insert the following new chapter, REC 2A, after REC 2 (Recognition requirements). The text is not underlined. 2A Recognised Auction Platforms 2A.1 Introduction 2A.1.1 G This chapter applies to an RAP or to a UK RIE applying to become an RAP. Regulation 2 of the RAP regulations provides that an entity must have UK RIE status before it can apply for RAP status. 2A.1.2 G The RAP recognition requirements must be satisfied by an RAP applicant for recognition to be granted. These requirements apply both on initial recognition and throughout the period that RAP status is held. Therefore, the term RAP in the guidance should be understood to also refer to an applicant where appropriate and where not otherwise stated. 2A.1.3 G The RAP regulations apply modified provisions of the Act to an RAP. For example, an RAP is an exempt person in respect of its business as an auction platform due to the application of section 285 of the Act as

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(a) treat compliance by the [RAP] or applicant with the [recognition requirements] applying to it as a [UK RIE] as conclusive evidence that the [RAP] or applicant satisfies any equivalent [RAP recognition requirements] applying to it under these [RAP regulations], taking into account any arrangements that would be necessary to meet the [RAP recognition requirements], and (b) take into account all relevant circumstances including the constitution of the person concerned. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), [an RAP] or applicant may satisfy [RAP recognition requirements] by making arrangements for functions to be performed on its behalf by any other person. (3) Where [an RAP] or applicant makes arrangements of the kind mentioned in paragraph (2), the arrangements do not affect the responsibility imposed by these [RAP regulations] on the [RAP] or applicant to satisfy the [RAP recognition requirements], but it is in addition [an RAP recognition requirement] applying to the [RAP] or applicant that the person who performs (or is to perform) the functions is a fit and proper person who is able and willing to perform them. 2A.2.2 G The FCA will request information from an RAP or RAP applicant in order to determine whether it meets the RAP recognition requirements. 2A.3 Guidance on RAP recognition requirements 2A.3.1 G In assessing compliance with the RAP recognition requirements, the FCA will have regard to relevant guidance in REC 2 on the equivalent requirements set out in the Recognition Requirement

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Regulations. The FCA may also take into account compliance by the RAP or RAP applicant with the recognition requirements (see REC 2A.2.1UK). The FCA will not make a separate assessment of compliance with the recognition requirements during the course of examining an application to become an RAP or as part of its ongoing supervision of an RAP, unless there is a specific reason to do so. 2A.3.2 G The guidance in relation to the recognition requirements in the sections of REC 2 listed in Column A of the table below applies to an RAP in relation to the equivalent RAP recognition requirements listed in Column C and (if shown) with the modifications in Column B.
Table: Guidance on RAP recognition requirements
Column A
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Column B
Modification to REC 2 guidance for an
RAP
Column C
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REC 2.2.2G to REC 2.2.7G
(Relevant circumstances and Outsourcing)
Reg 13
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(Financial resources)
Reg 14
REC 2.4.3G to REC 2.4.6G
(Suitability)
In addition to the matters set out in REC
2.4.3G to REC 2.4.6G, the FCA will have regard to whether a key individual has been allocated responsibility for overseeing the auction platform of the UK recognised body. Reg 15 REC 2.5.3G to REC 2.5.20G (Systems and controls and conflicts) and REC 2.5A (Guidance on Public Interest Disclosure Act: Whistleblowing) Reg 16 and 17(2)(f) REC 2.6.26G to REC 2.6.34G (Safeguards for investors) Reg 17 REC 2.7.3G to REC 2.7.4G (Access to facilities) The FCA shall have regard to whether an RAP provides access to bid at auctions only to those persons eligible to apply for admission to bid under regulation [16] of the UK auctioning regulations. Reg 17(2)(a) and 20

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(Settlement and clearing services)
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REC 2.9.3G to REC 2.9.4G
(Transaction recording)
Reg 17(2)(e)
REC 2.10.3G to REC
2.10.4G (Financial crime and market abuse) Reg 17(2)(g) REC 2.11.3G to REC 2.11.4G (Custody) REC 2.11.4G is replaced with the following for an RAP:
Where an RAP arranges for other persons to provide services for the safeguarding and administration services of assets belonging to users of its facilities, it will also need to satisfy the RAP recognition requirement in regulation 17(2)(h) of the RAP regulations (see REC 2A.2.1UK). Reg 17(2)(h) REC 2.12.1G to REC 2.12.2G (Availability of relevant information) REC 2.12.1G to REC 2.12.2G are replaced with the following for an RAP:
In determining whether appropriate arrangements have been made to make relevant information available to persons engaged in dealing in emissions auction products the FCA may have regard to:
(1) the extent to which auction bidders are able to obtain information in a timely fashion about the terms of those emissions auction products and the terms on which they will be auctioned, either through accepted channels for dissemination of information or through other regularly and widely accessible communication media; (2) what restrictions, if any, there are on the dissemination of relevant information to auction bidders; and (3) whether relevant information is, or can be, kept to restricted groups of persons in Reg 17(2)(c)

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(2) require an applicant for admission to bid to ensure that its clients, and the clients of its clients, are able to comply with information requirements, interviews, investigations and verifications carried out or required by the RAP; (3) refuse to grant admission to bid, or revoke or suspend that admission, to any person:
(a) that is not, or is no longer, eligible to bid (under regulation [16] of the UK auctioning regulations); does not meet, or no longer meets, the requirements of regulations [16, 17 and 18] of the UK auctioning regulations; or is wilfully or repeatedly in breach of the UK auctioning regulations, the terms and conditions of its admission to bid or other related instructions or agreements; or (b) where the RAP suspects the person is involved with money laundering, terrorist financing, criminal activity or market abuse, provided that such refusal, revocation or suspension is unlikely to frustrate efforts by the law enforcement authorities to pursue or apprehend the perpetrators of those activities; and (4) monitor the relationship with bidders admitted to bid in its auctions. 2A.4.4 G The power in regulation 5A of the RAP Regulations to impose a civil penalty or publish a statement adds to the FCA's other supervisory powers in relation to RAPs (see REC 4) and its power to impose penalties on an RAP under the Money Laundering Regulations. The FCA will use this power under the RAP Regulations where it is appropriate to do so and with regard to the relevant factors listed in DEPP 6.2.1G. In deciding between a civil penalty or a public statement, the FCA will also have regard to the relevant factors listed in DEPP 6.4. 2A.4.5 G The FCA will notify the subject of the investigation that it has appointed officers to carry out an investigation under either or both the RAP Regulations or the Money Laundering Regulations and the reasons for the appointment, unless notification is likely to prejudice the investigation or otherwise result in it being frustrated. The FCA expects to carry out a scoping visit early on in the enforcement process in most cases. 2A.4.6 G Where the FCA uses the power to impose a penalty, it will be for an amount that is effective, proportionate and dissuasive and with regard to relevant factors listed in DEPP 6.5 to DEPP 6.5D in determining the appropriate level of financial penalty. 2A.4.7 G The FCA will also have regard to whether the person followed any of the FCA’s guidance and will not take action under regulation 5A of the RAP Regulations where there are reasonable grounds for it to be

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section. See DEPP 2.4 (Third party rights and access to FCA material).
2A.4.11 G As with cases under the Act, the FCA may settle or mediate appropriate cases to assist it to exercise its functions in the most efficient and economic way. The settlement discount scheme set out in DEPP 6.7 applies to penalties imposed under the RAP Regulations. 2A.4.12 G The FCA will apply the approach to publicity that it has outlined in EG 6. Amend the following as shown. 3 Notification rules for UK recognised bodies
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(3) his or her their date of birth; where applicable, a description of the responsibilities which he or she they will have in the post to which he or she is they are to be appointed or elected, including for a UK RIE which operates an RAP where the person has responsibilities both in the UK RIE and RAP, a description of the responsibilities he or she has they have in respect of each body; (4) where applicable, a description of the responsibilities in the post from which he or she they resigned or otherwise ceased to act, including for a UK RIE which operates an RAP where the person had responsibilities both in the UK RIE and the RAP, a description of the responsibilities he or she they had in respect of each body; and … …
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significant instances where UK recognised bodies outsource their functions to other persons (as permitted under Regulation 6 of the Recognition Requirements Regulations or, in relation to an RAP, under regulation 13 of the RAP regulations. See REC 2.2 and REC 2A.2). …
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3.14.11 R Where a UK recognised body proposes to change its normal hours of
operation or (for RAPs) the timing, frequency or duration of its bidding windows, it must give the FCA notice of that proposal, and particulars of, and the reasons for, the actions proposed, at the same time as the proposal is first formally communicated to its members or shareholders, or any group or class of them. 3.14A Operation of a trading venue … Operation of a recognised auction platform 3.14A.6 G [deleted] If a UK RIE proposes to operate an RAP, it will need to make a separate application to be recognised as an RAP (see REC 5 (Applications)) 3.14A.6A G In accordance with regulation [23(3)] of the UK auctioning regulations, an RAP must submit a detailed exit strategy to the FCA within three months from the date of its appointment. 3.14A.6B G For the form and method of notifications REC 3.2.2R applies. …
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Purpose
3.15.1 G (1) The purpose of REC 3.15.2R to REC 3.15.5G is to enable the
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(3) REC 3.15.8R provides for notification to the FCA where an RAP has to cancel an auction in specified circumstances. … Recognised auction platforms - cancellation of auctions
3.15.8 R [deleted] Where an RAP has to cancel an auction in the circumstances
set out in regulation [11] of the UK auctioning regulations, it must immediately give the FCA notice of that cancellation. …
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3.18.1 G (1) The purpose of REC 3.18 is to enable the FCA to monitor
changes in the types of member admitted by UK recognised bodies and to ensure that the FCA has notice of foreign jurisdictions in which the members of UK recognised bodies are based. UK recognised bodies may admit persons who are not authorised persons or persons who are not located in the United Kingdom, provided that the recognition requirements or (for RAPs) RAP recognition requirements continue to be met. (2) REC 3.18.2R focuses on the admission of persons who are not authorised persons (whether or not they are located in the United Kingdom) and on whether the specific recognition requirement or (for an RAP) RAP recognition requirement relating to access to facilities can still be met. REC 3.18.3R focuses on the admission of members from outside the UK and whether all relevant recognition requirements or (for an RAP) RAP recognition requirements can be met. In the case of investment firms and credit institutions, only UK entities will be eligible to bid on an RAP. …
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(2) the name of any regulatory authority in that jurisdiction which regulates that member in respect of activities relating to specified investments or (for an RAP) relating to emissions auction products; and (3) particulars of its reasons for considering that, in admitting a member from that jurisdiction to membership, it is able to continue to satisfy the recognition requirements or (for an RAP) the RAP recognition requirements which apply to it. …
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take other remedial measures to mitigate risks of market abuse, financial crime or anti-competitive behaviour, the RAP must give the FCA notice of that event and details of the remedial measures proposed, in accordance with regulation [40] of the UK auctioning regulations. …
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3.24.1 R When a UK RIE becomes aware of a transfer of ownership of the UK
RIE which gives rise to a change in the persons who are in a position to exercise significant influence over the management of the UK RIE or (in the case of a UK RIE that is also an RAP) over the management of the RAP, whether directly or indirectly, it must immediately notify the FCA of that event, and:
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3.27 RAP auction clearing price and adjustment of the auction calendar
3.27.1 G (1) In accordance with regulation [7(1)(a)] of the UK auctioning
regulations, the auction clearing price is the price of the bid at which the sum of the volumes bid matches or exceeds the volume of allowances auctioned. (2) An RAP must decide on the methodology to determine the auction clearing price and the secondary market price in circumstances where the auction clearing price (determined in accordance with (1)) would be significantly below the price on the secondary market prevailing during and immediately before the bidding window, taking into account the short-term volatility of the price of allowances over a defined period preceding the auction. In determining that methodology, the RAP must treat the price of the bid which matches or exceeds the secondary market price as the auction clearing price (regulations [7(1)(b), 7(2) and 7(4)] of the UK auctioning regulations). (3) In accordance with regulation 7(4) of the UK auctioning regulations, an RAP is required to notify the FCA the methodology in (2) before an auction is started. (4) In accordance with regulation 7(6) of the UK auctioning regulations, an RAP is required to notify the FCA without delay if, in between two bidding windows, it modifies the methodology in (2). (5) The notifications referred to in REC 3.27.1G(3) and (4) should be undertaken in accordance with REC 3.2.2R.
3.27.2 G In accordance with regulation 10(2) of the UK auctioning regulations,
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(a) (for RIEs) section 296 of the Act (Appropriate regulator's power to give directions) or (for RAPs) regulation 3 of the RAP regulations to give directions to recognised bodies (REC 4.6); (b) (for RIEs) section 297 of the Act (Revoking recognition) or (for RAPs) regulation 4 of the RAP regulations to revoke recognition orders (REC 4.7); … … 4.2A Publication of information by UK RIEs and RAPs 4.2A.1 G Under subsections 292A(1) and (2) of the Act, a UK RIE must as soon as practicable after a recognition order is made in respect of it publish such particulars of the ownership of the UK RIE, including the identity and scale of interests of the persons who are in a position to exercise significant influence over the management of the UK RIE or (where the UK RIE is also an RAP) the RAP, whether directly or indirectly, as the FCA may reasonably require. 4.2A.2 G Under subsections 292A(3) and (4) of the Act, a UK RIE must as soon as practicable after becoming aware of a transfer of ownership of the UK RIE which gives rise to a change of persons who are in a position to exercise significant influence over the management of the UK RIE or (where the UK RIE is also an RAP) the RAP, whether directly or indirectly, publish such particulars of any such transfer as the FCA may reasonably require. … 4.2C Control over a UK RIE … 4.2C.2 G The FCA will approve an acquisition or an increase in control if it is satisfied that the acquisition by the person seeking approval does not pose a threat to the sound and prudent management of any financial market operated by the UK RIE (see section 301F(4) of the Act). The reference to any financial market is to be read as including a reference to any auction platform as a result of the RAP regulations. …
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4.4.1 G Recognised bodies may receive complaints from time to time from
their members and other people, both about the conduct of members and about the recognised body itself. A UK recognised body will need to have satisfactory arrangements to investigate these complaints in order to satisfy the relevant recognition requirements (see REC 2.15 and REC 2.16) or RAP recognition requirements (see REC 2A.3.2G). …
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4.6.1 G Under section 296 of the Act (FCA’s power to give directions) and
(for RAPs) under regulation 3 of the RAP regulations, the FCA has the power to give directions to a recognised body to take specified steps in order to secure its compliance with the recognised body requirements. In the case of a UK RIE (including one which operates an RAP) those steps may include granting the FCA access to the UK RIE’s premises for the purposes of inspecting those premises or any documents on the premises and the suspension of the carrying on of any regulated activity by the UK RIE for the period specified in the direction. …
4.6.3 G The FCA is likely to exercise its power under section 296 of the Act
or regulation 3 of the RAP regulations if it considers that:
(1) there has been, or was likely to be, a failure to satisfy one or more of the recognised body requirements which has serious consequences; (2) compliance with the direction would ensure that one or more of the recognised body requirements is satisfied; and (3) the recognised body is capable of complying with the direction.
4.6.4 G Under section 298(7) of the Act (Directions and revocation:
procedure), and (for RAPs) regulation 5(7) of the RAP regulations, the FCA need not follow the consultation procedure set out in the rest of section 298 (see REC 4.8) or may cut short that procedure, if it considers it reasonably necessary to do so. For RAPs, the FCA need not follow the procedure set out in regulation 5 of the RAP regulations or may cut short the procedure, if it considers it essential to do so.
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4.7.1 G Under section 297 of the Act (Revoking recognition) and (for RAPs)
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4.7.4 G The FCA would be likely to consider the conditions in REC 4.7.3G(2)
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procedure) sets out procedures (see REC 4.8.9G) which the FCA will follow unless:
in the case of a revocation of a recognition order, the recognised body concerned has given its consent (see section 297(1) or regulation 4(1) of the RAP regulations) or:
(a) in the case where the FCA proposes to make a direction under section 296, it considers it is reasonably necessary not to follow, or to cut short, the procedure (see REC 4.8.7G); or (b) (for RAPs) in a case where the FCA proposes to make a direction under regulation 3 of the RAP regulations, it considers it is essential not to follow, or to cut, short, the procedure. …
4.8.3 G In considering whether it would be appropriate to exercise the powers
under section 296 or section 297 of the Act or (for RAPs) regulation 3 or 4 of the RAP regulations, the FCA will have regard to all relevant information and factors including:
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regulation 5 of the RAP regulations are summarised, with the FCA’s guidance about the actions it proposes to take in following these procedures, in the tables at REC 4.8.9G.
4.8.6 G Before exercising its powers under section 296 or section 297 of the
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4.8.10 G For RAPs, key steps in the regulation 5 procedure
The FCA will: Guidance
(1) give written notice to the RAP (or applicant); The notice will state why the FCA intends to take the action it proposes to take, and include an invitation to make representations, and the date by which representations should be made. (2) take such steps as it considers reasonably practicable to bring the notice to the attention of the members of the RAP or of the applicant, as the case may be; The FCA will also notify persons individually (as far as it considers it reasonably practicable to do so) if it considers that the action it proposes to take would affect them adversely in a way which would be different from its effect on other persons of the same class. (3) publish the notice so as to bring it to the attention of other persons likely to be affected; (4) receive representations from the RAP or applicant concerned, any member of the RAP or applicant, and any other person who is likely to be affected by the action the FCA proposes to take; The FCA will not usually consider oral representations without first receiving written representations from the person concerned. It will normally only hear oral representations from the RAP (or applicant) itself or of a person whom it has notified individually, on request. (5) write promptly to any person who requests the opportunity to make oral representations if it decides not to hear that person's representations; The FCA will indicate why it will not hear oral representations and the FCA will allow the person concerned further time to respond. (6) have regard to representations made; (7) (when it has reached its decision) notify the RAP (or applicant) concerned in writing; (8) (if it has decided to give a direction, or revoke or refuse to make a The FCA will usually give notice of its decision to the same persons and in the

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(1) be made in accordance with any directions the FCA may make under section 287 (Application by an investment exchange) of the Act or (for RAPs) regulation 2 of the RAP regulations; … … 5.2.5A G [deleted] A UK RIE applying for recognition as an RAP may wish to consult the FCA about the extent to which information which it has already supplied in connection with its status as a UK RIE can be used to support an application to be recognised as an RAP.
5.2.6 G Under section 289 of the Act (Applications: supplementary) or (for
an RAP applicant) regulation 2 of the RAP regulations, the FCA may require the applicant to provide additional information, and may require the applicant to verify any information in any manner. In view of their likely importance for any application, the FCA will normally wish to arrange for its own inspection of an applicant’s information technology systems. 5.2.6A G In the case of an application to become a UK RIE or an RAP under subsection 290(1B) of the Act and (for an RAP applicant) regulation 2(8) of the RAP regulations, the application must be determined by recognition order) take such steps as it considers reasonably practicable to bring its decision to the attention of members of the RAP or applicant and to other persons likely to be affected. same manner as it gave notice of its intention to act.

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5.2.12 G Where the FCA considers that it is unlikely to make a recognition
order it will discuss its concerns with the applicant as early as possible with a view to enabling the applicant to make changes to its rules or guidance, or other parts of the application (see REC 5.2.7G). If the FCA decides that it will not make a recognition order, it will follow the procedure set out in section 298 of the Act (Directions and revocation: procedure) or (in the case of an RAP) regulation 5 of the RAP regulations and described in more detail in REC 4.8. …
5.2.14 G Information and supporting documentation (see REC 5.2.4G).
(1) Details of the applicant’s constitution, structure and ownership, including its memorandum and articles of association (or similar or analogous documents) and any agreements between the applicant, its owners or other persons relating to its constitution or governance (if not contained in the information listed in REC 5.2.3AG). An applicant for RAP status must provide details of the relationship between the governance arrangements in place for the UK RIE and the RAP. … (3) Details of the facilities which the applicant plans to operate, including details of the trading platform or (for an RAP) auction platform, settlement arrangements, clearing facilitation services and custody services which it plans to supply. An applicant for RAP status must provide details on the relationship between the auction platform and any secondary market in emissions auction products which it operates or plans to operate. … (18) Details of membership selection criteria, rules and procedures, including (for an RAP) details of how the rules of the UK RIE will change in order to reflect RAP status. …

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Sch 1 Record keeping requirements
Sch 1.1G G There are no record keeping requirements as such in REC. UK recognised bodies have obligations under the Recognition Requirements Regulations to ensure that satisfactory arrangements are made for recording transactions effected by, or cleared through, their facilities. See REC 2.9 for guidance (in the case of RAPs, see REC 2.9 as applied by REC 2A.3.2G). RAPs also have separate record keeping obligations under the UK auctioning regulations. Sch 2 Notification requirements Sch 2.1 G The following table summarises the notification requirements applicable to all recognised bodies. The notification rules are set out in detail in REC 3 (Notification rules for UK recognised bodies) and REC 6.7 and, to avoid unnecessary repetition, are not set out in detail here. The notification rules for RAPs differ in some respects from the notification rules for UK RIEs (for example, due to requirements contained in the UK auctioning regulations). … … Sch 2.2 G Reference to legislation or Handbook Matter to be notified Contents of notification Trigger event Time allowed … RAPs Regulation [7(4) and 7(6)] of the UK auctioning regulations Either a methodology or a modification to that methodology See REC 3.27 Event concerned Without delay

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Appendix 1 Relevant definitions
App 1.1 Relevant definitions
App 1.1.1 Note: The following definitions relevant to the listing rules are extracted from the Glossary. … specified investment any of the following investments specified in
Part III of the Regulated Activities Order
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7.2 Alternatives to sanctions
7.2.1 The FCA also has measures available to it where it considers it is appropriate
to take protective or remedial action. These include:
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(4b) where the FCA considers it necessary for the purpose of the exercise by it of functions under the Market Abuse Regulation or any supplementary market abuse legislation (as defined in Part 8 of the Act), the FCA may suspend the auctioning of a relevant auctioned product (as defined in section 122IA of the Act) at an auction conducted by a recognised auction platform under section 122IA of the Act; … … 11 Restitution and redress …
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well as seeking restitution, if a person has breached a relevant requirement13 of the Act, the UK auctioning regulations or any onshored regulation, or has engaged in market abuse. 13 Under section 204A(2), a ‘relevant requirement’ in relation to an application by the appropriate regulator means a requirement: which is imposed by or under the Act or by a qualifying provision specified, or of a description specified, for the purpose of section 204A(2) by the Treasury by

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19.14 The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds
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19.14.3 The Money Laundering Regulations add to the range of options available to
the FCA for dealing with anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing failures. These options include:

to prosecute a relevant person, including but not limited to an authorised
firm or an Annex I financial institution or an auction platform, a cryptoasset exchange provider or a custodian wallet provider, as well as any responsible officer;
to fine or censure a relevant person, including but not limited to an
authorised firm or an Annex I financial institution or an auction platform, a cryptoasset exchange provider or a custodian wallet provider, as well as any officer knowingly concerned in the breach, under regulation 76 of the Money Laundering Regulations; … …
19.25 [deleted] Recognised Auction Platforms Regulations 2011
19.25.1 The FCA’s policy for using the powers given to it by the RAP Regulations is
set out in REC. This includes, for example, its policy in relation to the power to impose a financial penalty on or censure an RAP (REC 2A.4) and its policy in relation to the power to give directions to an RAP (REC 4.6). …
Appendix
Appendix to the guidelines on investigation of cases of interest or
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temporarily prohibit an individual from exercising management
functions in MiFID investment firms or from dealing in financial instruments on their own account or on the account of a third party, under s.123A(2) of the 2000 Act;
temporarily prohibit an individual from making a bid, on his or her own
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2.6.19D This specified investment comprises emissions allowances that are auctioned as financial instruments or two-day emissions spots (together, emissions auction products). (1) [deleted] There are two specified investments relating to the scheme for emission allowance trading within the UK:
(a) the first kind comprises emission allowances that are auctioned as financial instruments or two-day emissions spots (together, emissions auction products); and (b) the second kind is an emission allowance itself subject to (2)). (2) An emission allowance is only a specified investment specified if PERG 2.5.7G (Wider definition of certain specified investments when carrying on some kinds of EU MiFID business) applies. … 2.6.19E G [deleted] The emissions auction product specified investment relates only to the regulated activity of bidding in emissions auctions (whereby a bid is received, transmitted and submitted on an auction platform) and captures the two forms of allowance products that may be auctioned under regulation [4(2)] of the UK auctioning regulations or the EU auction regulation: a two-day spot or a five-day future.
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2.6.19G G Some other points about emission allowances are:
(1) Emission allowance means an allowance as defined in article 3(a) of Directive 2003/87/EC or created under article [18] of the trading scheme order 2020. which established the scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the EU. That article provides These provisions provide that an allowance is an allowance to emit one tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent during a specified period, only valid for the purpose of meeting the requirements of Directive 2003/87/EC or the trading scheme order 2020 and only transferable in accordance with the provisions of that directive or order (emission allowance). (2) [deleted] A two-day spot is defined by reference to article 3(3) of the EU auction regulation or regulation [2] of the UK auctioning regulations. These provisions provide that a twoday spot is an allowance auctioned for delivery at an agreed date no later than the second trading day from the day of the auction (two-day emissions spot). (3) [deleted] A financial instrument is defined as any instrument listed in Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Regulated Activities Order. (4) [deleted] The distinction between emission allowances that are auctioned as financial instruments and those auctioned as twoday spots is no longer relevant as all emissions auction products are financial instruments. …
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(1B) A person in this first category is entitled to bid on an auction platform but requires permission from the FCA for bidding in emissions auctions to do so. (2) The second category consists of operators or aircraft operators bidding on their own account as well as group entities or business groupings of those operators or UK public bodies or UK state-owned entities that control any of those operators (as set out in regulation [16] of the UK auctioning regulations). A person or entity in this category is entitled to bid on an auction platform but does not require permission from the FCA to do so as a result of an exclusion from the regulated activity of bidding in emissions auctions in article 24B of the RAO. (3) The third category consists of all other persons. The UK auctioning regulations prevent an auction platform from granting these persons admission to bid. A person in this category is not entitled to bid on an auction platform and the FCA is not able to grant such a person permission to do so. 2.7.6C G [deleted] A person may fall into both the first and the second category. For example, a person might be both exempt from MiFID under article 2(1)(j) (within the first category) and be a group entity of an operator (within the second category). In this case, that person does not require permission for activities that cause that person to fall into the second category because those activities are excluded from the activity of bidding in emissions auctions. 2.7.6D G (1) [deleted] As explained in PERG 2.6.19DG, an emission allowance and an emissions auction product are both specified investments. The Regulated Activities Order deals with this as follows. (2) [deleted] A person in the first category in PERG 2.7.6BG requires permission from the FCA for bidding in emissions auctions but does not require any other permission to do so. (3) [deleted] A person in the second category in PERG 2.7.6BG does not require any permission from the FCA for bidding. (4) [deleted] Article 24A(2) of the RAO is the main provision that deals with (2) and (3). It provides that bidding in emissions auctions does not form part of any other regulated activity and so a person seeking to carry on bidding activity will only require permission for bidding in emissions auctions to do so and will not require permission for any other regulated activities. Except for this exclusion, in the FCA’s view, bidding in emissions auctions would broadly equate to the following regulated activities:

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(a) dealing in investments as principal;
(b) dealing in investments as agent;
(c) arranging (bringing about) deals in investments; or (d) making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments. (5) An emission allowance is a security. This means that any person wishing to carry out any activity in relation to it will need to consider whether any of the regulated activities relating to securities apply (subject to (8)). (6) A derivative on an emission allowance is potentially a contractually based investment and a relevant investment. Therefore any person wishing to carry out any activity in relation to it will need to consider whether any of the regulated activities relating to contractually based investments and relevant investments apply (subject to (8)). (7) [deleted] An emission allowance auctioned under the UK auctioning regulations, as well as being a specified investment in its own right (an emissions auction product) may also be included in the emission allowance category of specified investment (subject to (8)). It is unlikely to be a contractually based investment or a relevant investment. (8) [deleted] However (as explained in (2) to (4)), for a firm that is bidding under the UK auctioning regulations:
(a) the only regulated activity is bidding in emissions auctions; and (b) the only specified investment is an emissions auction product. (9) [deleted] (7) means that a person may need permission to carry out activities in relation to emission allowances that are auctioned under the UK auctioning regulations other than bidding activities, such as:
(a) buying and selling them in the secondary market; or (b) advising a client about buying or selling them. (10) [deleted] Where (9) applies, the specified investment involved will be an emission allowance or one of the contractually based investments. The emissions auction product category of specified investment is only relevant to the regulated activity of bidding in emissions auctions.

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(11) [deleted] (9) applies to a person in (2) or (3) as well as anyone else wanting to carry out such activities. …
2.8 Exclusions applicable to particular regulated activities
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Dealing in investments as principal
2.8.4 G The regulated activity of dealing in investments as principal applies to
specified transactions relating to any security or to any contractually based investment (apart from rights under funeral plan contracts or rights to or interests in such contracts). The activity is cut back by exclusions as follows. … (7) [deleted] An activity that might otherwise be both dealing in investments as principal and bidding in emissions auctions is specifically excluded from dealing in investments as principal as a result of article 24A(2) of the RAO which provides that the activity of bidding in emissions auctions does not form part of any other regulated activity (see PERG 2.7.6DG). Dealing in investments as agent
2.8.5 G The regulated activity of dealing in investments as agent applies to
specified transactions relating to any security or to any relevant investment (apart from rights under funeral plan contracts or rights to or interests in such rights). In addition, the activity is cut back by exclusions as follows. (1) … … (4) [deleted] An activity that might otherwise be both dealing in investments as agent and bidding in emissions auctions is specifically excluded from dealing in investments as agent as a result of article 24A(2) of the RAO which provides that the activity of bidding in emissions auctions does not form part of any other regulated activity (see PERG 2.7.6DG). … … Arranging deals in investments and arranging a home finance transaction

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2.8.6A G The exclusions in the Regulated Activities Order that relate to the various arranging activities are as follows. (-1) [deleted] Under Article 24A(2), an activity that would otherwise be both arranging and bidding in emissions auctions is specifically excluded from arranging because the activity of bidding in emissions auctions does not form part of any other regulated activity (see PERG 2.7.6DG). … …
2.9 Regulated activities: exclusions applicable in certain circumstances
2.9.1 G The various exclusions outlined below deal with a range of different
circumstances.
(1) Each set of circumstances described in PERG 2.9.3G to PERG 2.9.17G has some application to several regulated activities relating to securities, structured deposits, relevant investments or home finance transactions. They have no effect in relation to the separate regulated activities of accepting deposits, issuing electronic money, effecting or carrying out contracts of insurance, bidding in emissions auctions, advising on syndicate participation at Lloyd’s, managing the underwriting capacity of a Lloyd’s syndicate as a managing agent at Lloyd’s or entering as provider into a funeral plan contract. … … … 2 Annex 2 Regulated activities and the permission regime 2 Table
Table 1: Regulated Activities (excluding PRA-only activities) [See note 1 to Table 1]
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Activities of a dormant account fund operator … Bidding in emissions auctions (ac) [deleted] bidding in emissions auctions emissions auction products … Notes to Table 1 … Note 1C:
Although MiFID business bidding (part of bidding in emissions auctions) is designated investment business, it is not separately listed in this table under designated investment business because bidding in emissions auctions is already referred to above. … 13 Guidance on the scope of the UK provisions which implemented MiFID and CRD IV …
13.4 Financial instruments
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Emission allowances
Q34A. How are emission allowances treated?
They are covered in the following ways:

Regulation [5(8)] of the UK auctioning regulations deems as an
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The UK auctioning regulations regulate bids for allowances in the form of
two-day spot contracts or five-day futures.
The UK auctioning regulations allow the following to bid:
− aircraft operators and others referred to in (5) below; − MiFID investment firms (other than collective portfolio management investment firms) and UK credit institutions; and − a person exempt under article 2(1)(j) of MiFID as onshored in
Part 1 of Schedule 3 to the RAO (see Q44 to Q45 for more on
this exemption).
An emission allowance is itself a financial instrument (C11).
An option, future, swap, forward rate agreement or any other derivative
contract relating to emission allowances is included as a C4 derivative. It is not always clear how all this overlapping legislation fits together but in the FCA’s view, it works like this (for ease of reference the phrase ‘MiFID authorisation’ is used to refer to UK requirements onshoring MiFID):
(1) [deleted] An emission allowance auctioned as a five-day future or a two-day spot contract is regulated under either the EU auction regulation or the UK auctioning regulations. (2) The five-day future auction product is a financial instrument and is regulated under MiFID as onshored by Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the RAO. It is included under C4 and C11. (3) The two-day spot contract product is also a financial instrument. It is included under C11. It is therefore also regulated under MiFID as onshored by Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the RAO. (4) In the FCA’s view an emission allowance (including when auctioned under the EU auction regulation or the UK auctioning regulations) will not come within C1. (5) [deleted] The UK auctioning regulations provide certain exemptions for aircraft operators and operators of plant and other installations. These exemptions continue to apply whether or not a MiFID exemption, as onshored in Part 1 of Schedule 3 to the RAO is available, but only for bidding activities covered by the UK auctioning regulations. (6) [deleted] Thus for example, regulation [16] of the UK auctioning regulations enable business groupings of operators in (5) to be eligible to apply for admission to bid. The MiFID exemption in (12) below

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Part 1 of Schedule 3 to the RAO does not allow someone to bid under
the UK auctioning regulations. The UK auctioning regulations regulate who can and cannot bid. (8) [deleted] The UK auctioning regulations cover the reception, transmission and submission of a bid. This corresponds to the MiFID activities of the reception and transmission of orders in relation to one or more financial instruments, execution of orders on behalf of clients and dealing on own account. (9) [deleted] Therefore the UK auctioning regulations activities of receiving, transmitting and submitting a bid are all also covered by MiFID, whether the emission allowance is auctioned as a five-day future or a two-day spot contract. However, a person exempt under (5) is not subject to MiFID when bidding (subject to (10)). (10) [deleted] If a person who is allowed to bid under the UK auctioning regulations or is authorised under MiFID (because for example it wants to carry out other activities for which it needs MiFID authorisation), MiFID will apply to its bidding activities. (11) The MiFID investment services and activities that apply to a product covered by the UK auctioning regulations are not limited to the bidding activities listed in paragraph (8) of this list. All the MiFID investment services and activities apply to emission allowances auctioned as a financial instrument. Therefore, for example, giving personal recommendations about emission allowances (including bids) is covered by MiFID. Anyone wishing to carry out such activities will need to be authorised as a MiFID firm, unless some other exemption is available. (12) Article 2.1(e) of MiFID as onshored in Part 1 of Schedule 3 to the RAO exempts an operator with compliance obligations under Directive 2003/87/EC (Emissions Trading Scheme) the UK trading scheme from MiFID. (a) [deleted] The exemption covers some of the same ground as the exemption in the UK auctioning regulations described in (5) to (7) above. However this overlap neither extends nor narrows the effect of the UK auctioning regulations exemption. (b) [deleted] The article 2.1(e) exemption also covers activities not covered by the UK auctioning regulations. So, for example, the
article 2.1(e) exemption covers buying and selling the
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(c) See the answer to Q35A for more details about the conditions of the exemption. (13) Although third country investment firms cannot bid on an auction platform, an EU firm will be carrying on the regulated activity of bidding in emissions auctions if they bid from the UK on an EU auction platform. …
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Q35A. Can you give me a complete list of exemptions?
Description of exemption MiFID reference Guidance in this
chapter
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An operator with compliance obligations under Directive 2003/87/EC (Emissions Trading Scheme) the UK trading scheme who, when dealing in emission allowances, does not:

execute client orders; or
provide any investment
services or perform any investment activities other than dealing on own account; or
apply a high-frequency
algorithmic trading technique.
article 2.1(e) Q34A
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article 2.1(e) (see the table in the answer to Q35A) applies and any bidding
under the UK auctioning regulations.
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Table 1 - MiFID Investment services and activities and the Part 4A
permission regime
MiFID Investment
Services and Activities
Part 4A permission Comments
A1- Reception and transmission of orders in relation to one or more financial instruments Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments (article 25(1) RAO) Bidding in emissions auctions (article 24A RAO) Generally speaking, only firms with permission to carry on the activity of arranging (bringing about) deals in investments in relation to securities and contractually based investments which are financial instruments can provide the service of reception and transmission. This is because a service must bring about the transaction if it is to amount to reception and transmission of orders. The activity of arranging (bringing about) deals in investments is wider than A1, so a firm carrying on this regulated activity will not always be receiving and transmitting orders. See Q13, Q14 and Q34A for further guidance.

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A2- Execution of orders on behalf of clients Dealing in investments as agent (article 21 RAO) Dealing in investments as principal (article 14 RAO) Bidding in emissions auctions (article 24A RAO) Usually, where a firm executes orders on behalf of clients it will need permission to carry on the activity of dealing in investments as agent. Where a firm executes client orders on a true back-to-back basis or by dealing on own account, it also needs permission to carry on the activity of dealing in investments as principal. See Q15, Q15A and 34A for further guidance. … Note: The activity of bidding in emissions auctions can form part of A1, A2 or A3. In terms of the permission regime, bidding in emissions auctions does not form part of any other regulated activity (see PERG 2.7.7CG) and so a firm must have a separate permission to undertake that activity.

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Appendix 2
Financial Conduct Authority
Regulating bidding for Emissions Allowances under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme
Appendix 2
Draft Technical Standard

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TECHNICAL STANDARDS (MARKET ABUSE REGULATION) (UK EMISSIONS TRADING SCHEME) INSTRUMENT 2021 Powers exercised A. The Financial Conduct Authority (“the FCA”) makes this instrument in the exercise of the powers and related provisions in or under:
(1) the following articles of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (market abuse regulation):
(a) Article 13(7) (Accepted market practices); (b) Article 17(10) (Public disclosure of inside information); (c) Article 18(9) (Insider lists); (d) Article 19(15) (Managers’ transactions); and (2) the following sections of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“the Act”):
(e) section 138P (Technical standards);
(f) section 138Q (Standards instruments);
(g) section 138S (Application of Chapters 1 and 2); and (h) section 137T (General supplementary powers). B. The rule-making powers listed above are specified for the purposes of section 138Q(2) (Standards instruments) of the Act. Pre-conditions to making
C. The FCA has consulted the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Bank of England
as appropriate in accordance with section 138P of the Act.
D. A draft of this instrument has been approved by the Treasury in accordance with
section 138R of the Act.
Interpretation
E. In this instrument, any reference to any provision of direct EU legislation is a reference to it as it forms part of retained EU law. Modifications F. The following technical standards are amended in accordance with the Annex A to D of this instrument. (1) (2) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/347 of 10 March 2016 laying down implementing technical standards Annex A

FCA 2021/XX with regard to the precise format of insider lists and for updating insider lists in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/523 of 10 March 2016 laying down implementing technical standards with regard to the format and template for notification and public disclosure of managers' transactions in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Annex B
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/908 of 26 February 2016 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down regulatory technical standards on the criteria, the procedure and the requirements for establishing an accepted market practice and the requirements for maintaining it, terminating it or modifying the conditions for its acceptance
Annex C
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1055 of 29 June 2016 laying down implementing technical standards with regard to the technical means for appropriate public disclosure of inside information and for delaying the public disclosure of inside information in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Annex D
Commencement
G. This instrument comes into force on [date].
Citation
H. This instrument may be cited as the Technical Standards (Market Abuse Regulation) (UK Emissions Trading Scheme) Instrument 2021. By order of the Board [date]

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In this instrument, underlining indicates new text and striking through indicates deleted text.
Annex A
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/347 of 10 March 2016 laying down implementing technical standards with regard to the precise format of insider lists and for updating insider lists in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council …
Article 2
Format for drawing up and updating the insider list
1. Issuers and, UK emission allowance market participants, auction platforms and
auctioneers, or any person acting on their behalf or on their account, shall ensure that their insider list, drawn up pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, is divided into separate sections relating to different inside information. New sections shall be added to the insider list upon the identification of new inside information, as defined in Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014. Each section of the insider list shall only include details of individuals having access to the inside information relevant to that section …
4. The electronic formats referred to in paragraph 3 shall at all times ensure:
(a) the confidentiality of the information included by ensuring that access to the insider list is restricted to clearly identified persons from within the issuer and, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform and auctioneer, or any person acting on their behalf or on their account that need that access due to the nature of their function or position; …

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TEMPLATE 1
Insider list: section related to [Name of the deal-specific or event-based inside information] … … [Text] [Text] [Text] [Numbers (no space)] [Address of issuer/ UK emission allowance market participant/ auction platform/auctioneer or third party of insider] … TEMPLATE 2 Permanent insiders section of the insider list … … [Text] [Text] [Text] [Numbers (no space)] [Address of issuer/ UK emission allowance market participant/ auction platform/auctioneer or third party of insider] … …

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Annex B
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/523 of 10 March 2016 laying down implementing technical standards with regard to the format and template for notification and public disclosure of managers' transactions in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council …
ANNEX
Template for notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them … 2 Reason for the notification a) Position/status [For persons discharging managerial responsibilities: the position occupied within the issuer / UK emission allowances market participant/ auction platform/auctioneer should be indicated, e.g. CEO, CFO.] [For persons closely associated, — An indication that the notification concerns a person closely associated with a person discharging managerial responsibilities; — Name and position of the relevant person discharging managerial responsibilities.] b) Initial notification/ Amendment [Indication that this is an initial notification or an amendment to prior notifications. In case of amendment, explain the error that this notification is amending.] 3 Details of the issuer or, UK emission allowance market participant, auction platform or auctioneer … …

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Annex C
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/908 of 26 February 2016 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down regulatory technical standards on the criteria, the procedure and the requirements for establishing an accepted market practice and the requirements for maintaining it, terminating it or modifying the conditions for its acceptance …
Article 1
Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation, ‘supervised persons’ means any of the following:
(a) …
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(d) any person subject to authorisation, organisational requirements and supervision by ‘competent financial authority’ the Financial Conduct Authority or ‘national regulatory authority’ as defined in Regulation (EU) No 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council; (e) any person subject to authorisation, organisational requirements and supervision by the Financial Conduct Authority or other UK regulators or agencies responsible for commodities spot or derivatives markets.; (f) operators with compliance obligations under the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Order 2020. (g) ‘IP completion day’ has the meaning given in the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020.
‘IP completion day’ has the meaning given in the European Union (Withdrawal
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Annex D
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1055 of 29 June 2016 laying down implementing technical standards with regard to the technical means for appropriate public disclosure of inside information and for delaying the public disclosure of inside information in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council …
CHAPTER II
TECHNICAL MEANS FOR APPROPRIATE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INSIDE INFORMATION
Article 2
Means for public disclosure of inside information

Issuers and UK emission allowance market participants shall disclose inside
information pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 using technical means that ensure:
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(b) …
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(ii) the identity of the issuer or UK emissions allowance market participant: full legal name; (iii) the identity of the person making the notification: name, surname, position within the issuer or UK emission allowance market participant; … (v) …

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Issuers and UK emission allowance market participants shall ensure the completeness, integrity and confidentiality by remedying any failure or disruption in the communication of inside information without delay.
2. Emission UK emission allowance market participants required to disclose inside
information in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 1227/2011 may use the technical means established for the purpose of disclosing inside information under that Regulation for the disclosure of inside information under Article 17(2) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 provided the inside information required to be disclosed has substantially the same content and the technical means used for the disclosure ensure that the inside information is communicated to the relevant media. …
CHAPTER III
TECHNICAL MEANS FOR DELAYING THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INSIDE INFORMATION
Article 4
Notification of delayed disclosure of inside information and written explanation

For the purpose of delaying the public disclosure of inside information in accordance
with the third subparagraph of Article 17(4) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, issuers and UK emission allowance market participants shall use technical means that ensure the accessibility, readability, and maintenance in a durable medium of the following information:
(a) the dates and times when:
(i) the inside information first existed within the issuer or the UK emission allowance market participant; … (iii) the issuer or UK emission allowance market participant is likely to disclose the inside information; (b) the identity of the persons within the issuer or UK emission allowance market participant responsible for:
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2. Issuers and UK emission allowance market participants shall inform, by means of a
written notification, the Financial Conduct Authority of a delay in the disclosure of inside information and provide any written explanation of such delay through the dedicated contact point within, or designated by, the Financial Conduct Authority using the electronic means specified by the Financial Conduct Authority. …
3. The electronic means referred to in paragraph 2 shall ensure that the notification of a
delay in the disclosure of inside information includes the following information:
(a) the identity of the issuer or UK emission allowance market participant: full legal name; (b) the identity of the person making the notification: name, surname, position within the issuer or UK emission allowance market participant; …

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