53D.—In determining the circumstances that are relevant for the purposes of subsection (2) of section 53B and subsections (1) and (2) of section 53C, as they apply in the case of any person performing functions in relation to a regulated financial service provider, matters to be considered include—

(a) the nature of the business of the regulated financial service provider, including its scale and complexity,

(b) the functions of the person in relation to the regulated financial service provider, and the level of knowledge and experience that a person with such functions could reasonably be expected to have,

(c) the level of knowledge and experience of the person,

(d) the existence and application (or otherwise) of—

(i) appropriate and effective systems (including risk management systems, internal control mechanisms and governance arrangements),

(ii) effective oversight of any delegation of responsibilities and effective safeguards against any inappropriate delegation, and

(iii) appropriate and effective procedures for identifying and remedying problems,

(e) the extent to which any matter referred to in paragraph (d) was within the control or influence of the person, and

(f) in the case of subsections (1) and (2) of section 53C, any guidelines published by the Bank under section 53G.]