Assessing Competency
TC-2.1.7
Capital market licensees must not allow an individual to undertake or supervise acontrolled function unless that individual has been assessed by thecapital market licensee as competent in accordance with this Section.Added: January 2022TC-2.1.8
In determining an individual’s competency,
capital market licensees may assess if the person is fit and proper in accordance with the requirements stipulated for authorisation ofapproved persons in MAE, CSD, MIR and CRA Modules.Added: January 2022TC-2.1.9
Capital market licensees must assess individuals as competent when they have demonstrated the ability to apply the knowledge and skills required to perform a specificcontrolled function .Added: January 2022TC-2.1.10
The assessment of competence shall depend on the nature and the level of complexity of the
controlled function . Such assessment of competence of new personnel may take into account the fact that an individual has been previously assessed as competent in a similarcontrolled function .Added: January 2022TC-2.1.11
If a
capital market licensee assesses an individual as competent in accordance with TC-2.1.9 to perform a specificcontrolled function , it does not necessarily mean that the individual is competent to undertake othercontrolled functions .Added: January 2022TC-2.1.12
A
capital market licensee should use methods of assessment that are appropriate to thecontrolled function and to the individual’s role.Added: January 2022