(1) Section 97 (appointment by FCA of persons to carry out investigations) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1)(a) [Paragraphs (a) and (b) were substituted by paragraph 6 of Schedule 15 to the Companies Act 2006 Schedule 15, paragraph 6, and subsequently amended by S.I. 2015/1755.] -

(a) at the end of sub-paragraph (i) omit "or",

(b) in sub-paragraph (ii) omit "prospectus directive or the", and for "directive;" substitute "directive, or",

(c) after sub-paragraph (ii) insert -

"(iii) any provision of, or made in accordance with, the prospectus regulation;".

(3) In subsection (1)(b) -

(a) at the end of sub-paragraph (i) omit "or",

(b) in sub-paragraph (ii) omit "prospectus directive or the", and for "directive;" substitute "directive, or",

(c) after sub-paragraph (ii) insert -

"(iii) any provision of, or made in accordance with, the prospectus regulation;".

(4) Omit subsection (1)(d).

(5) In subsection (3)(c), for "those mentioned in subsection (1)(d)" substitute "the offences under section 85".