• UG-2 UG-2 Rulebook Structure and Format

    • UG-2.1 UG-2.1 Rulebook Structure

      • Rulebook Volumes

        • UG-2.1.1

          The Rulebook is divided into 7 Volumes, covering different areas of financial services activity, as follows:

          Volume 1 Conventional Banks
          Volume 2 Islamic Banks
          Volume 3 Insurance
          Volume 4 Investment Business
          Volume 5 Specialised Activities
          Volume 6 Capital Markets
          Volume 7 Collective Investment Undertakings
          Amended: April 2013

        • UG-2.1.2

          Volume 5 (Specialised Activities), covers money changers; financing companies; representative offices; administrators; trust services providers, microfinance institutions and providers of ancillary services to the financial sector.

          Amended: April 2013

      • Rulebook Contents (Overview)

        • UG-2.1.3

          Except for Volume 5, 6 and 7, the basic structure of each Rulebook is the same. Each Volume starts with a contents page and an introduction containing a User's Guide and Executive Summary. Subsequent material is organised underneath the following headings:

          (a) High-level Standards;
          (b) Business Standards;
          (c) Prudential requirements;
          (d) Reporting Requirements;
          (e) Enforcement and Redress; and, where appropriate,
          (f) Sector Guides.
          Amended: April 2013

        • UG-2.1.4

          Volume 5 is organised by the Category of specialised firm concerned, whilst Volume 6 by subject area (authorised exchanges; the offering of securities etc).

        • UG-2.1.5

          The material in Volumes 1–4 is contained in Modules, each covering a specific area of requirements (e.g. capital). In turn, each Module is divided into Chapters, Sections and Paragraphs, as detailed below.

          Amended: April 2013

        • UG-2.1.6

          Each Volume has its own appendix Volume containing relevant reporting and authorisation forms; a glossary; and any supplementary information. In all cases, the main Volume is called 'Part A' and the appendix Volume is called 'Part B'.

    • UG-2.2 UG-2.2 Volume Structure

      • Modules

        • UG-2.2.1

          Rulebook Volumes are subdivided into Modules, arranged in groups according to their subject matter, underneath headings (such as those listed in Paragraph UG-2.1.3 above).

        • UG-2.2.2

          Each Module in a Volume is referenced using a two or three-letter code, which is usually a contraction or abbreviation of its title. These codes are used for cross-referencing within the text.

      • Chapters

        • UG-2.2.3

          Each Module consists of Chapters, categorised into two types:

          •   Standard introductory Chapters (referenced with a letter: e.g. UG-A); and
          •   Chapters containing the substantive content of the Module (referenced with a number: e.g. CA-1, ML-2, etc.)

        • UG-2.2.4

          The introductory Chapters summarise the purpose of the Module, its history (in terms of changes made to its contents) and, where relevant, lists previously issued circulars and regulations that were replaced by the Rulebook Module. A separate introductory Chapter also prescribes the scope of application of the Module's requirements.

      • Sections and Paragraphs

        • UG-2.2.5

          Chapters are further sub-divided into Sections: these extend the Chapter numbering (e.g. FC-1.1, FC-1.2, FC-1.3 etc). In turn, Sections are sub-divided into Paragraphs; these extend the Chapter and Section numbering (e.g. FC-1.1.1, FC-1.1.2, FC-1.1.3 etc.). Where appropriate, sub-Section headings may be used, to guide the reader through a Section; sub-Section headings are italicised and unnumbered, and act purely as an indicator (without limitation) as to the contents of the Paragraphs that follow.

      • Table of Contents

        • UG-2.2.6

          Each Volume's contents page lists all the Modules contained within it (Part A) and the information contained in the relevant appendix Volume (Part B).

        • UG-2.2.7

          The contents page of each Module lists the Chapters and Sections it contains, and the latest version date of each Section in issue.

    • UG-2.3 UG-2.3 Format and Page Layout

      • Headers

        • UG-2.3.1

          The top of each page in the Rulebook identifies the Volume, Module and Chapter in question.

      • Footers

        • UG-2.3.2

          The bottom of each page in the Rulebook (on the left hand side) identifies the Module in question, its Section and page number. Page numbering starts afresh for each Section: the total number of pages in each Section is shown as well as the individual page number. The bottom right hand side shows an end-calendar quarter issue date. The contents page for each Module, and each Section in a Module, are each given their own issue date. In addition, the Module contents page lists the latest issue date for each Section in that Module. The contents page thus acts as a summary checklist of the current issue date in force for each Section. Further explanation is provided in Section UG-3.1 below.

      • Defined Terms

        • UG-2.3.3

          Defined terms used in the Rulebook are underlined. Each Volume has its own glossary listing defined terms and giving their meaning. Definitions of terms used apply only to the Volume in question. It is possible for the same term to be used in a different Volume with a different meaning.

      • Cross-references

        • UG-2.3.4

          Any cross-references given in a text state the Module code, followed (where appropriate) by the numbering convention for any particular Chapter, Section or Paragraph being referred to. For example, the cross-reference FC-1.2.3 refers to the third Paragraph in the second Section of the first Chapter of the Financial Crime Module. Many references will be quite general, referring simply to a particular Module, Chapter or Section, rather than a specific Paragraph.

      • Text Format

        • UG-2.3.5

          Each Paragraph is assigned a complete reference to the Module, Chapter, and Section, as well as its own Paragraph number, as explained in Paragraph UG-2.3.4 above. The format of the Paragraph reference and text indicates its status as either a Rule or Guidance, as explained in Paragraph UG-1.2.4 above.

        • UG-2.3.6

          When cross-referring to specific Paragraphs, and it is important to make clear the status of the Paragraph in question as a Rule or Guidance, then the words 'Rule' or 'Guidance' may be used instead of 'Paragraph', followed by the reference number (e.g. 'As required by Rule FC-1.1.1, licensees must...').