Section 66

A notice under article 65 has the effect of suspending the Bank's duty to draw up a resolution plan for the institution (or review the resolution plan adopted for the institution) until the Bank has approved relevant proposals or exercised pre-resolution powers. The Bank, after consulting the appropriate regulator, must assess whether the measures set out in relevant proposals would adequately address or effectively remove the impediments. Where the institution— the Bank must exercise pre-resolution powers with the object of requiring the institution to take specified measures to address or remove the impediments (“remedial measures”). fails to submit relevant proposals within the response period, or the Bank concludes that the measures set out in relevant proposals would not adequately address or effectively remove the impediments, In a direction given by the Bank for that purpose the Bank must— demonstrate how the measures set out in relevant proposals would not adequately address or effectively remove the impediments; demonstrate how the remedial measures will adequately address or effectively remove the impediments in a manner proportionate to the burden or restriction imposed by the direction; and require the institution to— prepare a plan showing how it will comply with the remedial measures; and submit that plan within one month beginning on the date of the direction. Where the consent of the appropriate regulator is not required under section 3A(5) of the Banking Act 2009, the Bank must consult the appropriate regulator and, where appropriate, the Financial Policy Committee before determining remedial measures. For the purpose of assessing relevant proposals and determining remedial measures the Bank must take account of— the threat to financial stability posed by the impediments; and the effect of the remedial measures on— the business and financial stability of the institution and its ability to contribute to the economy of the United Kingdom ...; the market in the United Kingdom for financial services; the financial stability of the United Kingdom. The Bank must give the institution written notice of the remedial measures, including a reasoned account of its decision to require the institution to take those measures.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-09-04