These guidelines apply to:

  • Persons applying for a capital markets services' (CMS) licence.
  • Persons applying for a financial adviser’s (FA) licence.
  • Capital markets services licensee.
  • Licensed financial advisers.
  • Appointed, provisional or temporary representatives.

They set out the administrative procedures in respect of application for (i) CMS or FA licences and (ii) addition of new regulated activities, and (iii) appointment of representatives. They also explain the computation of fees and procedures for fee payment.