(1) The FCA may give directions under section 71O of FSMA 2000 (designated activities: directions) [Section 71O is inserted by section 8(2) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023.] to a person imposing on the person such requirements as the FCA considers appropriate in relation to the carrying on of an activity that is a designated activity by virtue of regulation 9, 10 or 11.
(2) The FCA may exercise the power conferred by virtue of paragraph (1) only if the FCA considers it desirable to do so for either or both of the following purposes -
(a) protecting the interests of investors;
(b) advancing any of its operational objectives.
(3) The power to impose requirements under section 71O of FSMA 2000 by virtue of paragraph (1) includes (among other things) power -
(a) to require a person to suspend an offer of relevant securities to the public for a period specified in the direction;
(b) to prohibit the offering of relevant securities to the public in circumstances specified in th
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