Commentary Amendments of FSMA Section 20: Statements of responsibilities
175.Section 20 amends section 60 of FSMA. Section 60 sets out the process for making applications for approval to perform a controlled function. The amendments to section 60 provide that, if an application is made for someone to perform a designated senior management function in relation to a relevant authorised person, it must be accompanied by a statement of responsibilities for that person, which sets out the aspects of the business of the firm which that person will be responsible for managing.