Responsible Manager

What are the responsibilities of an AFSL Responsible Manager?

An AFSL Responsible Manager helps the licensee demonstrate and maintain organisational competence under ASIC Regulatory Guide 105 (RG 105). The...

What should an Australian Financial Services Licensee do if a responsible manager leaves?

ASIC requires an Australian Financial Services Licensee to notify it within 10 business days when a responsible manager leaves. The...

Does ASIC continue to assess a licensee’s organisational competence after the licence has been granted?

Yes. ASIC expects an Australian Financial Services Licensee (AFSL holder) to maintain organisational competence throughout the life of its licence....

What evidence should an Australian Financial Services Licensee retain to demonstrate organisational competence?

ASIC expects an Australian Financial Services Licensee (AFSL holder) to retain evidence that demonstrates organisational competence on an ongoing basis....

What does organisational competence mean for an Australian Financial Services Licensee?

ASIC expects an Australian Financial Services Licensee (AFSL holder) to demonstrate organisational competence by maintaining the knowledge, skills, experience and...

How many responsible managers does an Australian Financial Services Licensee need?

ASIC does not prescribe a minimum number of responsible managers for every Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). An applicant must...

How do Responsible Managers demonstrate organisational competence?

ASIC expects an AFS licensee to maintain organisational competence under section 912A of the Corporations Act. Responsible Managers contribute to...

Who offers responsible manager training that addresses ASIC requirements?

ASIC expects responsible managers of AFS licensees to demonstrate appropriate competence, knowledge, and organisational capability relevant to the financial services...

How do I change a Responsible Manager?

ASIC expects AFS licensees to change a Responsible Manager through the Regulatory Portal using a structured update process, and to...

How should responsibilities be allocated across responsible managers, compliance, and advisers in an AFSL?

ASIC expects AFS licensees to allocate responsibilities so that responsible managers oversee competence and systems, compliance functions design and monitor...

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