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  • Executive Summary

    • TC-A.1.1

      This Module presents requirements that have to be met by Islamic bank licensees with respect to training and competency of individuals undertaking controlled functions (as defined in Paragraph LR-1A.1.2)

      October 2013

    • TC-A.1.2

      Module TC provides Rules and Guidance to Islamic bank licensees to ensure satisfactory levels of competence, in terms of an individual's knowledge, skills, experience and professional qualifications. Islamic bank licensees, are required to demonstrate that individuals undertaking controlled functions are sufficiently competent, and are able to undertake their respective roles and responsibilities.

      October 2013

    • TC-A.1.3

      The Rules build upon Principles 3 and 9 of the Principles of Business (see Module PB (Principles of Business)). Principle 3 (Due Skill, Care and Diligence) requires Islamic bank licensees and approved persons to observe high standards of integrity and fair dealing, and to be honest and straightforward in its dealings with clients. Principle 9 (Adequate Resources) requires Islamic bank licensees to maintain adequate human, financial and other resources sufficient to run its business in an orderly manner.

      October 2013

    • TC-A.1.4

      Condition 4 of the Central Bank of Bahrain's ('CBB') Licensing Conditions (Chapter LR-2.4) and Chapter LR-1A (Approved Persons) of Module LR impose further requirements. To satisfy Condition 4 of the CBB's Licensing Conditions, an Islamic bank licensee's staff, taken together, must collectively provide a sufficient range of skills and experience to manage the affairs of the licensee in a sound and prudent manner (LR-2.4). This condition specifies that Islamic bank licensees must ensure their employees meet any training and competency requirements specified by the CBB. Chapter LR-1A (Approved Persons) of Module LR sets forth the 'fit and proper' requirements in relation to competence, experience and expertise required by approved persons; this Chapter specifies various factors that the CBB takes into account when reaching such a decision.

      October 2013