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Bank of Latvia issues an investment brokerage company license to SIA IBC INVEST
On September 16, the Supervisory Committee of Latvijas Banka decided to issue a license to SIA IBC INVEST, authorizing it to provide a range of investment services and ancillary investment services. The permitted investment services include the reception and transmission of orders, execution of orders on behalf of clients, dealing on own account, portfolio management, and placing of financial instruments without a firm commitment basis. Additionally, SIA IBC INVEST is authorized for ancillary services such as safekeeping and administration of financial instruments and services related to their initial placing. This marks the third investment brokerage company license issued by Latvijas Banka this year, bringing the total to 13 active companies in Latvia.
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Published
17.09.2026.
Updated
17.09.2026.
On September 16, the Supervisory Committee of Latvijas Banka decided to issue a license to SIA IBC INVEST for the provision of investment services and ancillary investment services.
The investment services permitted for the company are:
- reception and transmission of orders in relation to one or more financial instruments,
- execution of orders on behalf of clients,
- dealing on own account,
- portfolio management,
- placing of financial instruments without a firm commitment basis.
The permitted ancillary investment services are:
- safekeeping and administration of financial instruments,
- services related to the initial placing of financial instruments.
This year, Latvijas Banka has issued licenses to three investment brokerage companies, and currently, a total of 13 investment brokerage companies have operating permits in Latvia.
Entrepreneurs interested in obtaining an investment brokerage company license are invited to use the licensing guide prepared by Latvijas Banka, which contains detailed information on the licensing process and requirements, including what documents must be submitted to Latvijas Banka and what are the application review periods.
To ensure a smooth licensing process, Latvijas Banka invites companies to use pre-licensing consultations. During these consultations, Latvijas Banka experts advise on the applicable regulations and initially assess the company's compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaboration during the pre-licensing phase helps companies to prepare a high-quality application for obtaining a license. Consultations can be applied for on the Latvijas Banka website.
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Source: Latvijas Banka — original document
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