2018-06-19
The Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority issued this communication to establish the notification procedures for portfolio management and investment advice companies exercising their European passport rights in other EEA Member States. The document mandates that firms must submit specific initial notifications to the FSMA before providing services via the freedom to provide services, establishing a branch, or utilizing tied agents. It further details the requirements for notifying changes to these operations, terminating activities, and specifies the standard forms to be used for compliance with Directive 2014/65/EU.