2020-01-01

Agent Banking Personal Questionnaire – Specimen Response

This specimen document illustrates the Personal Questionnaire required by the Banking Services Act, 2014 for proposed substantial shareholders, directors, officers, and principal employees of agent banking companies. It mandates the collection of comprehensive biographical data, residential history, connected party details, and professional qualifications to assess fitness and propriety. The form further requires declarations regarding professional conduct, legal compliance, and financial standing to ensure adherence to regulatory standards for agent banking appointments.

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AGENT BANKING PERSONAL QUESTIONNAIRE

APPLICABLE FOR PROPOSED SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND PRINCIPAL AGENT BANKING EMPLOYEES OF COMPANIES APPOINTED OR PROPOSED TO BE APPOINTED AS AGENTS UNDER SECTION 108 OF THE BANKING SERVICES ACT, 2014

Instructions: a) Please answer all questions in the spaces provided. b) Where the question is not applicable, please indicate N/A. c) In the event that there are unanswered questions, please note that the Personal Questionnaire will be returned for completion.

SECTION I

1(a)Name of agent* or proposed agent in connection with which this questionnaire is being completed.Maribec Limited
1(b)Name of Deposit Taking Institution in connection with this questionnaire is being completed.Trust Fund Bank Limited
Position/Relationship
1(c)Position or relationship with the agent or proposed agent.Managing Director

SECTION II - BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

(Please provide a certified passport-sized colour photograph and attach to the Personal Questionnaire)

First NameMiddle Name(s)Last Name
2(a)Given NameMichelleAndreaBourdain
2(b)Other Names Used (Trade Names, Aliases)ChelleBourdy
2(c)Please state maiden name, if applicableBlack
2(d)GenderFemale
2(e)Marital StatusMarried
2(f)Home Address
Address 1270 Julius Caesar Avenue
Address 2N/A
Address 3/CityKingston 9
Parish/StateSt. Andrew
Postal / Zip CodeN/A
CountryJamaica
2(g)Address of Employment/Business
Address 113 High Street
Address 2N/A
Address 3/CityKingston 5
Parish/StateSt. Andrew
Postal / Zip CodeN/A
CountryJamaica
2(h)OccupationHuman Resource Practitioner
2(i)Taxpayer Registration Number (issued by Tax Administration Jamaica. If not applicable, please indicate N/A in the space provided and complete passport information in question 2(n))111-102-000
2(j)Place of Birth
Parish or City & StateSt. Andrew
CountryJamaica
2(k)Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)12-Dec-70
2(l)NationalityJamaica
2(m)If Naturalized Citizen, indicate:
Date of Naturalization (MM/DD/YYYY)N/A
Certificate No.N/A
2(n)If not Jamaican, complete the following:
Work Permit NumberN/A
Passport No. or other unique Identification Number (ID)N/A
Place of Issue of Passport or other ID mentioned aboveN/A
  • An agent is a company, other than a deposit taking institution (DTI), which has been appointed by a DTI under section 108(1) of the BSA to carry out one or more banking services specified in that section.

3State all the places (local or international) where you have resided for six or more months after attaining the age of eighteen. Also include the period of residence
Street NameCity/Parish
270 Julius Caesar AvenueSt Andrew
15 Forrester PatchSt Ann
4975 Daubon LaneAtlanta
57 Wedgewood CrescentKingston

SECTION III - CONNECTED PARTY INFORMATION

4(a)Information on Immediate Relatives:SpouseFatherMother
First NameJohnWebsterMaureen
Middle NameWashingtonAlexanderMargaret
Last NameBourdainBlackBlack
4(b)Other Names Used (Trade Names, Aliases, Pseudonyms for professional reasons).Johnny BN/AN/A
4(c)Taxpayer Registration Number (issued by Tax Administration Jamaica. If not applicable, please indicate N/A in the space provided and complete passport information below)100-111-100120-787-100118-454-100
Passport or other unique Identification Number (ID)N/AN/AN/A
Place of Issue of Passport or other ID mentioned aboveN/AN/AN/A
4(d)Home AddressSpouseFatherMother
Address 1270 Julius Caesar Ave475 Hamilton AveJeffers Ville
Address 2N/AN/AN/A
Address 3/CityKingston 9Morris TownJeffers Ville PA
Parish/StateSt AndrewNew JerseySt Mary
Postal / Zip CodeN/A08045N/A
CountryJamaicaUSAJamaica
4(e)Address of Employment/BusinessSpouseFatherMother
Address 145 Brownlow AveRetiredRetired
Address 2N/AN/AN/A
Address 3/CityN/AN/AN/A
Parish/StateKingston 2N/AN/A
Postal / Zip CodeN/AN/AN/A
CountryJamaicaN/AN/A
4(f)NationalityFrenchJamaicanJamaican
4(g)Address(es) while living overseasSpouseFatherMother
Address 1357 Rue PasteurSee Above475 Hamilton Ave
Address 2N/AN/AN/A
Address 3/CityCabourgN/AMorris Town
Parish/StateN/AN/ANew Jersey
Postal / Zip Code14930N/A08045
CountryFranceN/AUSA

Name (Print): Michelle Bourdain Revised June 2017 Date: 11 July 2017


4(h)Particulars of children over the Age of 18 years (please include step-children)
First NameMiddle Name(s)Last NameTRN (or equivalent ID number for overseas jurisdiction)
GiselleGenevieveBourdain100-100-100

SECTION IV - EMPLOYMENT/ACADEMIC PROFILE

5(a)Give details of your employment history up to the filing date of this questionnaire, including for each place of employment: details of the type of business; your job title and the duties attached to your position; the dates of employment, the name and address of your employer(s) and reason(s) for leaving. See sheet "Question 5(a)"
5(b)Provide information for two references.First NameLast NamePosition/OccupationTelephone No.Email Address
JohnDoeLecturer(876) 333-3331joed@yahoo.com
JaneBrownLawyer(876) 444-4141janed@gmail.com
5(c)Give details below of your educational and your professional qualifications and affiliations, if any, including relevant dates.QualificationInstitutionYear Conferred
PhD - FinanceBerk University2010
MSc - EconomicsGeorge State Uni.1998
BSc - Finance & EconGeorge State Uni.1993

SECTION V - Kindly indicate 'Y' for 'YES' or 'N' for 'NO' for all questions in this section. If the answer to any question in this section is 'YES', please give details in the Comments column.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTYes/No (Enter Y for Yes and N for No)COMMENTS
6
6(a)Have you at any time been charged with or convicted of any offence or otherwise found liable by a Civil, Criminal or Military Court (excluding minor road traffic offences) whether in Jamaica or elsewhere? If charged, please give details of the charge, and the outcome of the matter (eg. whether the charges were dropped or court proceeding started and the outcome of those proceedings). If convicted, the date of conviction and full particulars of the offence (including any offences taken into consideration) and the penalty imposed. In relation to a civil proceeding, please state the complaint, the outcome of the matter (eg. whether the complaint was withdrawn, court proceedings started and the outcome of those proceedings) and if a finding of liability was imposed, the date of the judgment or ruling and full particulars of the circumstances resulting in the civil proceeding (including any other complaint) taken into consideration and the penalty, sanction or remedy imposed.N
6(b)Has a suit ever been brought against you in your personal capacity? Please state if pending, and if not state how the matter was resolved in the comments column.N
6(c)Have you ever been the subject of any investigation or of disciplinary procedures, censured, disciplined or publicly criticised by any professional body or trade association or other body which operates in a representative capacity, to which you belong or have belonged whether in Jamaica or elsewhere? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N

Name (Print): Michelle Bourdain Revised June 2017 Date: 11 July 2017


6(d)In connection with the formation or management of any legal person or arrangement**, have you been adjudged by a Court civilly or criminally liable for any fraud, misfeasance or other misconduct towards that legal person or arrangement, or any member or customer thereof whether in Jamaica or elsewhere? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
6(e)Have you ever been disqualified by a Court or by virtue of any statutory enactment from being a director or from acting in the management or conduct of the affairs of any legal person or arrangement whether in Jamaica or elsewhere? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
6(f)Has a bankruptcy petition ever been served on you, or any legal person or arrangement in which you were a shareholder or held the position of director or manager in any jurisdiction? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
6(g)Have you ever, in any jurisdiction
i) Been adjudged bankrupt by a Court? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
ii) Had a receiving or administrative order made against you? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
iii) Had your estate seized? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
iv) Entered into any arrangement, or other composition with your creditors? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
6(h)Whether in Jamaica or elsewhere, have you ever been a shareholder, director of, or directly concerned in the management of a legal person or arrangement:
i) Which has been served with a petition to wind up? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
ii) Which has been wound up by a Court? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
iii) The licence of which has been revoked? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
iv) Which has been placed in receivership? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
v) Which has entered into any arrangement or other composition with its creditors? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
vi) Which has had an administrative order made against it? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
vii) Which has been sued? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
viii) Which has been charged by law enforcement authorities regarding the commission of a criminal offence? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
ix) Which has been sanctioned for any criminal offence?N
x) Whose business has been adjudged to have been conducted imprudently or fraudulently? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
xi) Which has failed to meet the solvency requirements prescribed by law or by a licensing or supervisory authority? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
xii) To which financial assistance has been given by a government agency to effect a restructuring? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
xiii) Which has been placed under Temporary Management/Judicial Management; which has been the subject of administrative censure or penalty; or formal statutory censure action or which has been the subject of a Vesting Order or any other intervention process by the relevant regulatory authority? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
6(i)Whether in Jamaica or elsewhere, have you ever been a shareholder, director, or been directly concerned in the management or conduct of affairs of a legal person or arrangement which has become insolvent and/or gone into liquidation, whilst you were associated with it? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column including name of company and name and address of liquidator.N
6(j)Are you in compliance with tax and other statutory obligations imposed on you? If no, give details in the 'comment' column. If yes, please provide a copy of your Tax Compliance Certificate.Y
6(k)Has any bank or other financial institution with which you or any legal person or arrangement owned, controlled or managed by you ever threatened or commenced legal action/court proceedings or declined doing any new business with you or your legal person or arrangement as a result of outstanding debts owed by you or the legal person or arrangement, or due to your not honouring other facilities afforded you (e.g. guarantee, etc.) by these institutions? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
6(l)Do you have any immediate relative who holds a position as a substantial shareholder director, officer, or key employee in the Deposit Taking Institution with which this questionnaire is being completed? If yes, give details in the 'comment' column.N
6(m)Are you currently a beneficial owner or shareholder (holding at least 5% of issued share capital) of any limited liability companies or other corporations engaged in financial services as defined in the Banking Services Act, 2014? If yes, please provide response in Sheet "Question 6 (m)"N

** Legal Person - This refers to a company or other body corporate. ** Legal Arrangement - This includes a trust, partnership, or benevolent society, etc

Name (Print): Michelle Bourdain Revised June 2017 Date: 11 July 2017


Declaration

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
I,MichelleAndreaBourdain

declare that the answers to the above questions are true and that I am fully aware that proceeding to act, knowing that I am not fit and proper whether this occurs through my submitting false or misleading information or withholding information which if submitted would most likely render me unfit, will constitute a breach of Regulation 11(1) of the Banking Services (Deposit Taking Institutions) (Agent Banking) Regulation, 2016 and may result in my being debarred from acting in the position indicated in this statement in relation to the agent for which this questionnaire is being completed. I further UNDERTAKE, that as long as I continue to be a substantial shareholder, director, manager/executive officer or key employee of the agent for which this questionnaire is being completed, I will notify the appointing DTI and the agent with which this questionnaire is being completed of any material changes to or affecting the completeness and/or accuracy of the information herein supplied by me as soon as possible, but in no event later than ten (10) business days from the day that the changes come to my attention.

Date: 11-Jul-17 Signature of Applicant: [Signature] In the presence of:

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Justice of the Peace (JP)/Attorney-at-Law/Notary PublicRichardKareemGreen

Signature of JP/Attorney-at-Law/Notary Public: [Signature] Affix Seal of Office, if JP, or Stamp of Office, if Attorney-at-Law/Notary Public

Please note the following:

  1. Applicants are required to submit the following items along with the Personal Questionnaire and Schedules: a). A certified passport-sized colour photograph taken within the last six (6) months. b). Tax Compliance Certificate
  2. Access to credit report will be required.

Name (Print): Michelle Bourdain Revised June 2017 Date: 11 July 2017


Question 5(a)

Give details of your employment history up to the date of this questionnaire, including for each place of employment: details of the type of business; your job title and the duties attached to your position EMPLOYMENT PROFILE (List Current Employment First)

Name of EntityAddress 1Address 2City/ParishZip / Postal CodeCountryNature of BusinessJob TitleDuties Attached to Your PositionStart Date (MM/DD/YYYY)End Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Co. 1Maribec Ltd13 High StreetKingston 5JamaicaBill PaymentManaging DirectorManagement of day to day operations4-Jan-15
Co. 2Johnny B Enterprise13 Main StreetSt Ann's BaySt AnnJamaicaHaberdasheryChief Financial OfficerManaged all the company's finances25-Jul-9831-Dec-14
Co. 3Sunrise Financials12 Golfe Links ParkAtlanta33339USATax PreparationChief Operating OfficerGeneral management and tax preparation8-Sep-9412-Jun-98

Revised June 2017 Name (Print): Michelle Bourdain Declaration Date: 11 July 2017


Question 6(m)

Have you ever been or are you currently a beneficial owner or shareholder (holding at least 5% of issued share capital) in any limited liability companies or other corporations engaged in financial services as defined in the Banking Services Act? If yes, state:

Name of Companies/ Societies/ CorporationsAddress 1Address 2City/ParishZip/Postal CodeCountryNature of BusinessNumber of SharesClass of Shares HeldDate of Termination of ShareholdingMethod of Termination of Shareholding
Co. 1N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Revised June 2017 Name (Print): Michelle Bourdain Declaration Date: 11 July 2017