Term

Definition

Letter: A

accountable functions

(1) (in the FCA Handbook and in relation to an approved person) the functions described in APER 1.1A.2 P, which are in summary:
(c) any other functions in relation to the carrying on of a regulated activity;
in relation to the authorised persons in relation to which that person is an approved person.
(2) (in the PRA Handbook and in relation to an approved person) the functions described in APER 1.1B.2 P, which are in summary:in relation to the PRA-authorised persons in relation to which that person is an approved person.

accountable significant-influence function

actuarial function

administrative functions

(a) (in relation to managing investments):
(i) arranging settlement;
(ii) monitoring and processing corporate actions;
(iii) client account administration, liaison and reporting, including valuation and performance measurement;
(iv) ISA or CTF administration;
(v) investment trust savings scheme administration;
(b) (in relation to effecting or carrying out life policies):
(i) new business administration;
(ii) policy alterations including surrenders and policy loans;
(iii) preparing projections;
(iv) processing claims including pension payments;
(v) fund switching;
(c) (in relation to the operation of a stakeholder pension scheme):
(i) new business administration;
(ii) receipt of or alteration to contributions;
(iii) preparing projections and annual statements;
(iv) administration of transfers;
(v) handling claims, including pension payments;
(vi) fund allocation and switching.

apportionment and oversight function

FCA controlled function CF8 in Parts 1 and Part 2 of the table of FCA controlled functions, described more fully in SUP 10A.7.1 R .