AU-4.4 AU-4.4 Variations to a License
AU-4.4.1
As per Article 48 of the CBB Law,
licensees must seek prior CBB approval before undertaking newregulated financing company services .January 2013AU-4.4.2
Failure to secure CBB approval prior to undertaking a new regulated activity may lead to enforcement action being taken against the concerned person. This is supported by Article 40 of the CBB law.
January 2013AU-4.4.3
In addition to any other information requested by the CBB, and unless otherwise directed by the CBB, a
licensee requesting CBB approval to undertake a newregulated financing company service must provide the following information:(a) A summary of the rationale for undertaking the proposed new activities;(b) A description of how the new business will be managed and controlled;(c) An analysis of the financial impact of the new activities; and(d) A summary of the due diligence undertaken by the Board and management of thelicensee on the proposed new activities.January 2013AU-4.4.4
The CBB may amend or revoke a licence in any of the following cases:
(a) If thelicensee fails to satisfy any of the license conditions;(b) If thelicensee violates the terms of these rules or any of the Volume's directives;(c) If thelicensee fails to start business within six months from the date of the licence;(d) If thelicensee ceases to carry out the licensed activity in the Kingdom; or(e) The legitimate interests of thecustomers or creditors of alicensee required such amendment or cancellation.January 2013AU-4.4.5
The CBB's procedures for amending or revoking a license is outlined in detail in the Enforcement Module (EN).
January 2013