2.1 Before making any proposed rules, the PRA is required by FSMA to have regard to any representations made to it, and to publish an account, in general terms, of those representations and its feedback to them [Sections 138J(3) and 138J(4) of FSMA.].

2.2 The PRA received no responses to its proposals relating to Chapters 4 and 6, and will therefore publish the policy as proposed.

2.3 The PRA received no responses to its proposals relating to Chapter 3, but has amended the implementation date for the changes to the FSA017 instructions and MLAR guidance notes to come into force on Saturday 1 January 2022.

2.4 The PRA received four responses to Chapter 2. The responses suggested amendments to the FSA081 template, as well as clarification on the reference date.

2.5 The PRA received four responses to Chapter 5. The responses requested further clarification on several aspects of the proposed amendments to the Branch Return and its supporting guidance.

2.6 Full details of the responses, the PRA's feedback, and changes to the draft policy are set out below.

Pillar 2A: Amendments to FSA081 template, instructions, and SS32/15