If a firm has consolidated reporting requirements under BIPRU, a Group Reference Number (GRN) will be issued to the known highest-level reporter within the group / consolidation and they should let lower-level reporters know what the GRN is.

All the authorised firms in the group will also have their own reporting requirments and all BIPRU firms in the group have to submit their own FSA009, FSA003 and, if required, FSA004 if they are subject to the new reporting rules.

The GRN starts with "H" and has a 4 digit number i.e. H0204. Firms should use the GRN instead of their FRN when submitting their group data.

If you do not know your GRN please contact the Firm Contact Centre by email fcc@fsa.gov.uk or by calling 0845 606 9966.