167 Appointment of persons to carry out general investigations
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (2000 c 8) | Legislation

Appointment of investigators

167  Appointment of persons to carry out general investigations

(1)     If it appears to [an investigating authority] that there is good reason for doing so, the investigating authority may appoint one or more competent persons to conduct an investigation on its behalf into—

(a)     the nature, conduct or state of the business of [a person to whom subsection (1A) applies or] an appointed representative;

(b)     a particular aspect of that business; or

(c)     the ownership or control of [a person to whom subsection (1A) applies].

[(1A)     This subsection applies to the following persons—

(a)     a recognised investment exchange;

(b)     an authorised person;

(c)     a relevant parent undertaking of an FCA investment firm;

(d)     a person who provides a service to an FCA investment

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