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RSK4802 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 - DUE 28 October 2024
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RSK4802 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 - DUE 28 October 2024
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RSK4802ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER 0)
DUE DATE: 28 October 2024
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later than October 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
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Title: Fit and Proper Requirements of a Compliance Officer Under the FAIS Act
Introduction:
The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act places significant emphasis on the role
of the Compliance Officer within a Financial Services Provider (FSP). The “fit and proper”
requirements are central to ensuring that the Compliance Officer is qualified to uphold the integrity
of the financial services industry. There are five critical fit and proper requirements, including
honesty and integrity, competence, operational ability, financial soundness, and continuous
professional development. These requirements are designed to ensure that compliance officers not
only possess the necessary qualifications and expertise but also demonstrate ethical conduct in their
roles. This is crucial because compliance officers are tasked with identifying, managing, and
mitigating risks related to regulatory breaches and ensuring that the FSP operates within the legal
framework.
Honesty and integrity demand that compliance officers exhibit the highest levels of ethical conduct.
This requirement is non-negotiable because compliance officers often handle sensitive information
and have a responsibility to ensure that the FSP operates lawfully and ethically. In the context of
risk management, this requirement ensures that compliance officers do not engage in fraudulent
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