GEN 5

The FSA logo and the keyfacts logo

GEN 5.1

Application and purpose

Application

GEN 5.1.1

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handbook-guidance

This chapter contains:

  1. (1) guidance for firms and appointed representatives on the circumstances in which the FSA permits firms and their appointed representatives to reproduce the FSA logo;
  2. (2) rules on the use by firms of the keyfacts logo.

Purpose

GEN 5.1.2

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handbook-guidance
The FSA logo is a registered UK service mark, with number 2150560, and is the property of the FSA . It is also subject to copyright and may be used or reproduced with permission of the FSA only. If the FSA logo is reproduced or otherwise used by any person without such permission the FSA may seek to enforce its rights over its property through the Courts.

GEN 5.1.3

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GEN 5 Annex 1 G is a general licence, which sets out the circumstances in which the FSA permits firms and their appointed representatives to reproduce the FSA logo. A firm or an appointed representative need not apply for an individual licence if it uses or reproduces the FSA logo in accordance with the general licence.

GEN 5.1.4

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handbook-guidance
The FSA has no policy to allow use of the FSA logo by a firm or appointed representative other than as set out in GEN 5 Annex 1 G. If, however, a firm or appointed representative wishes to use or reproduce the FSA logo other than in accordance with the general licence, it may apply to the FSA for an individual licence, giving full reasons why it considers the FSA should grant the licence.

The keyfacts logo

GEN 5.1.5

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handbook-rule
A firm must not use the keyfacts logo other than as and when it is required to be used by the rules.

GEN 5.1.6

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handbook-rule
A firm must take all reasonable steps to ensure that its representatives do not use the keyfacts logo other than as and when the logo is required to be used by the rules.

GEN 5.1.7

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A firm must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the keyfacts logo is not reproduced on any document that the firm, or any person acting on its behalf, provides to a customer unless the reproduction is required by the rules.

GEN 5 Annex 1

Licence for use of the FSA logo by authorised firms and appointed representatives

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handbook-guidance