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RPP 5-6 RPP 5-6 Remedies
RPP 5-6-1
At the conclusion of an investigation, the
DFSA may:(a) take no further action;(b) commence a settlement negotiation;(c) accept a settlement;(d) accept an enforceable undertaking;27(e) seek to have the matter referred to a decision-maker (see Chapter 7);(f) commenceCourt proceedings;28(g) exercise a power on behalf of another regulator;29 and(h) delegate a power to another regulator.30
27Article 89.
28Articles 84, 92, 93, 94 and 95.
29Article 39.
30Article 40.
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There are a range of remedies which the
DFSA may pursue to achieve its objectives and theDFSA may, in any matter, pursue more than one remedy. The types of remedies, along with an indication of theDFSA's approach to the use of these remedies, are set out in sections 5-7 to 5-18 of this chapter and in chapter 4.Added by Notice of Updates (Made 23rd November 2014). November 2014 EditionRPP 5-6-3
The Decision Making Committee (DMC) is an internal committee of the
DFSA established to consider and make certain regulatory decisions of theDFSA . For more information on the DMC see section 7-7 in chapter 7.Added by Notice of Updates (Made 23rd November 2014). November 2014 EditionRPP 5-6-4
Whilst not an exhaustive list, the
DFSA may refer a matter for determination to the DMC for the:(a) imposition of a fine;31(b) imposition of a censure;19(c) imposition of conditions or restrictions on aLicence or in relation to aLicence endorsement;32(d) withdrawal of an authorisation under, or endorsement on, aLicence ;33(e) withdrawal of aLicence ;34(f) imposition of conditions or restrictions on anAuthorised Individual orKey Individual ;35(g) restriction or suspension of anAuthorised Individual orKey Individual , or the withdrawal of his or her authorisation;36(h) withdrawal of the registration of aDNFBP ;(i) revocation of recognition;(j) appointment of a manager;37 or(k) withdrawal or suspension of the registration of aRegistered Auditor orAudit Principal ;38
31 Article 90.
32 Article 49.
33 Article 50.
34 Article 51.
35 Article 56.
36 Article 58.
37 Article 88.
38 Article 98A.
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When the
DFSA uses a power specified in sections 5-7 to 5-9 in this chapter, it will follow the decision making procedures set out in Schedule 3 of theRegulatory Law . See also chapter 7 of the RPP regarding theDFSA's decision making process.Added by Notice of Updates (Made 23rd November 2014). November 2014 EditionRPP 5-6-6
When the
DFSA uses a power specified in sections 5-10 to 5-18 in this chapter, it will follow the procedures set out in the relevant section.Added by Notice of Updates (Made 23rd November 2014). November 2014 EditionRPP 5-6-7
The
DFSA does not have criminal jurisdiction. Should criminal conduct be identified, then it will be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency.Added by Notice of Updates (Made 23rd November 2014). November 2014 Edition