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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09. Is there a particular code of conduct and/or are there other regulations regarding standards of behaviour that financial services employees are expected to adhere to?
09. Is there a particular code of conduct and/or are there other regulations regarding standards of behaviour that financial services employees are expected to adhere to?
Belgium
Belgium
- at Van Olmen & Wynant
The NBB has issued a Fit & Proper Handbook, which was last updated on 22 December 2022.
Besides, Febelfin has adopted codes of conduct and regulations for relations between financial institutions and their customers, which can be considered standard practice in the sector.
Each financial institution may also provide more concrete or more precise quality standards for its clientele.
10. Are there any circumstances in which notifications relating to the employee or their conduct will need to be made to local or international regulators?
10. Are there any circumstances in which notifications relating to the employee or their conduct will need to be made to local or international regulators?
Belgium
Belgium
- at Van Olmen & Wynant
If a new element occurs that can influence one or more of the five criteria assessing the suitability of a person for the “fit and proper” authorisation (see question 2), the financial institution must file the adequate form with the NBB.
Notification to the NBB is also required in the event of termination or reappointment.