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DFSA approval
RPP 3-2-34
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Person who proposes to become aController of aDomestic Firm or an existingController who proposes to increase the level of control which thatPerson has in aDomestic Firm beyond the threshold of 30% or 50% is required to obtain the DFSA's prior approval before doing so. The DFSA's assessment of a proposed acquisition or increase in control of aDomestic Firm is a review of such a firm's continued fitness and propriety and ability to conduct business soundly and prudently. Accordingly, the DFSA takes into account the considerations specified in paragraph 2-2-12 relating toControllers when making such an assessment.Added by Notice of Updates (Made 20th December 2012). December 2012 EditionRPP 3-2-35
Pursuant to GEN Rule 11.8.5(1), a
Person who proposes either to acquire or increase the level of control in aDomestic Firm must lodge with the DFSA an application for approval in the appropriate form in AFN. The DFSA may approve of, object to or impose conditions relating to the proposed acquisition or the proposed increase in the level of control of theAuthorised Firm . If the information in the application form lodged with the DFSA is incomplete or unclear, the DFSA may in writing request further clarification or information. The DFSA may do so at any time during the processing of such an application. The period of 90 days within which the DFSA will make a decision will not commence until such clarification or additional information is provided to the satisfaction of the DFSA. The DFSA may, in its absolute discretion, agree to a shorter period for processing an application where an applicant requests for such a period, provided all the information required is available to the DFSA.Added by Notice of Updates (Made 20th December 2012). December 2012 EditionRPP 3-2-36
Where the DFSA proposes to object to or impose conditions relating to a proposed acquisition of or increase in the level of control in a
Domestic Firm , the DFSA will first notify the applicant in writing of its proposal to do so and its reasons. The DFSA will take into account any representations made by an applicant before making its final decision.Added by Notice of Updates (Made 20th December 2012). December 2012 EditionRPP 3-2-37
The DFSA may consider whether a
Person has become an unacceptableController as a result of any notification given by anAuthorised Firm pursuant to Rule 11.8.11(2) or as a result of its own supervisory work. The considerations which the DFSA will take into account in assessing whether aPerson is an acceptableController are those set out in paragraph 3-2-34 above.Added by Notice of Updates (Made 20th December 2012). December 2012 Edition