EN-3.2 EN-3.2 Procedure for issuing Directions
EN-3.2.1
Proposals to issue Directions are carefully considered against the criteria listed in section EN-3.1. They require approval of an Executive Director or more senior official of the Agency, and include the statement "This is a formal Direction as defined in Chapter EN-3 of the BMA Rulebook".
EN-3.2.2
The subject of the Direction will normally be given 10 business days from the Direction's date of issuance in which to make representations to the Agency concerning the actions required. This must be done in writing, and addressed to the issuer of the original notification. Should a representation be made, the Agency will make a final determination, again normally within 10 business days of the date of the representation. Where urgent action is required, the Agency may reduce the period allowed for representations.
EN-3.2.3
In extreme circumstances, where the Agency believes that immediate action is required to prevent real damage to Bahrain's financial markets, its users or to customers of the licensee concerned, it may not be practical to allow a right of representation. In such cases, the Agency must state a justification for the withdrawal of the right to make representations.
