Employment in Financial Services
Contributing Editor
In a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, employers in the financial services sector must ensure they are fully compliant with local employment rules and procedures. Helping to mitigate risk, IEL’s guide provides clear answers to the key issues facing employers in the sector
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04. Do any categories of employee need to have special certification in order to undertake duties for financial services employers? If so, what are the requirements that apply?
04. Do any categories of employee need to have special certification in order to undertake duties for financial services employers? If so, what are the requirements that apply?
Belgium
Belgium
- at Van Olmen & Wynant
Anyone in an executive position (i.e. members of the legal administrative body, the effective management and independent controllers) at a financial institution must, at all times, have the necessary professional standing and expertise to perform their duties.
This will be assessed by the NBB through standard forms to complete if there is a new appointment, new elements during employment, termination of appointment or renewal of appointment.
"N-1" effective managers must meet the same criteria, but authorisation by the NBB is not necessary (see question 2).
Mexico
Mexico
- at Marván, González Graf y González Larrazolo
Employees in general positions are not required to obtain specific certification to perform their duties within financial entities. However, in brokerage houses, individuals involved in operations with the public, counselling, promotion and, if applicable, acquisition and sale of securities, must be authorised by the CNBV and obtain a certification issued by a regulated body recognized by the CNBV.
The CNBV and CNSF, as applicable, may caution, remove, adjourn, or disqualify board members and the general manager if they believe the individual does not comply with legal requirements to occupy such positions or if their conduct constitutes a breach of applicable laws and regulations.