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).
Singapore
Singapore
- at TSMP Law Corporation
- at TSMP Law Corporation
- at TSMP Law Corporation
- at TSMP Law Corporation
Representatives, senior management employees and other office holders may require MAS’ approval prior to an appointment or assuming an office (see question 2).
In particular, MAS must be notified of the appointment of representatives providing financial advisory services under the Financial Advisers Act 2001 or carrying out regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Act 2001 (dealing in capital markets products, advising on corporate finance, fund and REIT management, product financing, providing credit ratings or custodial services). With some exceptions, they must be at least 21 years old, satisfy minimum academic qualification requirements, and complete prescribed modules of the Capital Markets and Financial Advisory Services examinations.