(1) In their application to credit unions, sections 109 to 111 of the 2014 Act (amalgamations of registered societies and transfers of engagements between them) shall have effect subject to the provisions of subsections (2) and (3) of this section.

(2) A credit union shall not amalgamate with or transfer its engagements to or accept a transfer of engagements from any registered society which is not a credit union.

(3) In relation to a credit union which is not a PRA-authorised person, the FCA shall not register a special resolution under section 109 or 110 of the 2014 Act if in its opinion -

(a) the proposed amalgamation or transfer of engagements would result in a contravention of any provision of this Act or the 2014 Act or any requirement imposed by or under the 2000 Act; or

(b) section 1B (further requirements where common bond relates to locality) would apply to the proposed amalgamated credit union or, as the case may be, the credit union proposing to accept the transfer of engagements and the requirements of that section would not be met.

(3A) In relation to a credit union which is a PRA-authorised person -