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Subject Title - INSETA

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After a licence has been issued to an FSP, the Registrar may impose newconditions on the licence after evaluation of a new key individual or whenthere is a change in a key individual's personal circumstances as discussedbelow.2.3 FIT AND PROPER REQUIREMENTS FOR KEY INDIVIDUALS2.3.1 Overview of the fit and proper requirements for key individualsThe FAIS Act is clear on the various requirements and criteria a person mustmeet in order to be approved as a key individual. Apart from the definition inthe Act, which we looked at above, we find most of the requirements in thesubordinate legislation (Board Notices).Remember, the FSP, being the employer, will identify/appoint the people itwants to act as key individuals, and the FSB, being the regulator, willapprove the appointment of key individuals for each FSP.What are the fit and proper requirements to be a key individual?The fit and proper requirements for all key individuals include the following:We discuss the requirements relating to honesty and integrity andcompetence in the sections to follow. (Refer to BN 106 for further detail inrespect of these requirements.)Part of a key individual's fit and proper requirements is the operational abilityto fulfil its functions in terms of the FAIS Act, including the oversight of thefinancial services (regarding the giving of advice and rendering ofintermediary services) provided by the representatives of the FSP.FSPs must also meet operational ability requirements in order to beauthorised as such – these will be discussed throughout the chapters tofollow. In addition, FSPs (including sole proprietors) must also meet the© <strong>INSETA</strong> - Section 1 12a 27

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