• PB-B PB-B Scope of Application

    • PB-B.1 PB-B.1 Scope of Application

      • PB-B.1.1

        The 10 Principles of Business apply to all CBB specialised licensees, in accordance with Paragraph PB-B.1.2. Principles 1-8 also apply to all approved persons, in accordance with Paragraph PB-B.1.5.

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      • PB-B.1.2

        These principles are addressed to all specialised licensees (where applicable).

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      • PB-B.1.3

        Principles 1 to 10 apply to activities carried out by the specialised licensee, including activities carried out through overseas branches (if any).

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      • PB-B.1.4

        The CBB expects specialised licensees to take into account any activities of other members of the group of which the specialised licensee is a member for Principles 9 and 10.

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      • PB-B.1.5

        Principles 1 to 8 apply to approved persons in respect of the controlled function for which they have been approved.

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      • PB-B.1.6

        Principles 1 to 8 do not apply to behaviour by an approved person with respect to any other functions or activities they may undertake. However, behaviour unconnected to their controlled function duties may nonetheless be relevant to an assessment of that person's fitness and propriety.

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      • PB-B.1.7

        The CBB's requirements regarding approved persons and controlled functions are located in Module AU (Authorisation).

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    • PB-B.2 PB-B.2 Non-compliance

      • PB-B.2.1

        Breaching a Principle of Business makes the specialised licensee or approved person concerned liable to enforcement action. In the case of a licensee, this may call into question whether they continue to meet the licensing conditions (see Chapter AU-2). In the case of an approved person, this may call into question whether they continue to meet the 'fit and proper' requirements for the function for which they have been approved (see Chapter AU-3).

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      • PB-B.2.2

        Module EN (Enforcement) sets out the CBB's policy and procedures on enforcement action.

        October 2010