Nieuw convenant vakbekwaamheid beleggingsprofessionals in 2027
Why this matters
The AFM announces a renewed covenant with DSI (professional competency registration body) governing how investment professionals demonstrate competency. The update is substantive—it reflects an effectiveness audit, introduces new quality assurance arrangements, and updates regulatory references—but does not impose new binding obligations on firms (DSI registration remains optional, though AFM-recognized). The January 2027 implementation date and broad applicability to banks and investment firms warrant medium urgency and a score of 3 (noteworthy guidance with concrete regulatory signals).
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What the AFM said
Met een DSI-registratie kunnen beleggingsprofessionals laten zien dat ze vakbekwaam zijn. Deze registratie is geen verplichting, maar wél een manier om te voldoen aan de vakbekwaamheidsvereisten die door de Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM) wordt erkend en dat blijft de komende jaren ook zo. Want de AFM en Stichting…
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Context
Autoriteit Financiele Markten (AFM) — The Dutch conduct authority for financial markets. We track 79 updates from them.
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This update is classified under Authorisation & Licensing, Consumer Protection / Conduct, Banking & Credit and Investment Management.