2023-12-13
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has formalised licensing and operational conditions for authorised persons offering over-the-counter leveraged products to retail clients. The guidance mandates specific experience, qualifications, and fit-and-proper criteria for key personnel while discouraging start-ups lacking a track record. Authorised persons must also implement effective copy and mirror trading systems, maintain robust anti-money laundering compliance, and conduct ongoing due diligence to safeguard retail clients from substantial losses.