(1) This article applies to each person ("A") who has an interim permission by virtue of this Order.

(2) A's interim permission is to be disregarded for the purposes of -

(a) section 38(2) of the Act (exemption orders) [Amended by the Financial Services Act 2012, Schedule 18.];

(b) section 55A(3) [Sections 55A to 55Z4 were inserted by the Financial Services Act 2012, section 9.] of the Act (application for permission);

(c) sections 55E and 55F of the Act (giving permission);

(d) [deleted]

(3) For the purposes of section 21(2) of the Act (restrictions on financial promotions), if A does not have permission other than an interim permission, A may only approve the content of a communication if the communication invites or induces a person to -

(a) enter into (or offer to enter into) an agreement the making or performance of which constitutes a controlled activity which corresponds to a regulated activity for which A has interim permission; or