HC-B.1 HC-B.1 License Categories
HC-B.1.1
The contents of this Module — unless otherwise stated — apply to
Category 1 andCategory 2 investment firm licensees , incorporated under the Bahrain Commercial Companies Law ('the Company Law').January 2011HC-B.1.2
For
Category 3 investment firms , the applicable Guidance Paragraphs are included in Chapter HC-10. The Comply or Explain Principle (see Paragraph HC-A.1.8) applies to the content of Chapter HC-10.January 2011HC-B.1.3
Overseas investment firm licensees must satisfy the CBB that equivalent arrangements are in place at theparent entity level, and that these arrangements provide for effective high-level controls over activities conducted under the Bahrain license.January 2011HC-B.1.4
In assessing compliance with Paragraph HC-B.1.3, the CBB will take into account regulatory requirements applicable to the
parent entity, as well as the governance and systems and controls arrangements actually implemented by theparent entity and applied to the Bahrain operation. With the exception of specific requirements that explicitly apply tooverseas investment firm licensees (i.e. Paragraphs HC-B.1.3),overseas investment firm licensees should consider the remaining contents of this Chapter as guidance, in judging whether high-level controls applied to the branch satisfy HC-B.1.3.January 2011