Regulatory Alerts2026-07-23
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Latvijas Banka Issues Investment Brokerage Firm License to SIA C Capital Markets
The Supervisory Committee of Latvijas Banka issued a license to SIA C Capital Markets, a subsidiary of AS "Citadele banka", authorizing the provision of investment services and ancillary investment services. The permitted activities include the placement of financial instruments without a firm commitment basis and services related to the initial placement of financial instruments. This decision brings the total number of operating investment brokerage firm licenses in Latvia to 12.
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On July 22, the Supervisory Committee of Latvijas Banka decided to issue a license to SIA C Capital Markets, a subsidiary of AS "Citadele banka", for the provision of investment services and ancillary investment services.
The permitted investment service for the company is the placement of financial instruments without a firm commitment basis, while the permitted ancillary investment service is the provision of services related to the initial placement of financial instruments.
Following successful cooperation during the pre-licensing phase, SIA C Capital Markets received its license in less than a month after submitting the official application for the license.
Currently, operating licenses have been issued to 12 investment brokerage firms in Latvia.
Entrepreneurs interested in obtaining an investment brokerage firm 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 applicable regulations and initially assess the company's compliance with regulatory requirements. Cooperation during the pre-licensing phase helps companies prepare a high-quality application for obtaining a license. Consultations can be requested on the Latvijas Banka website.
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Source: Latvijas Banka — original document
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