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Legislative ground established to check criminal records of major shareholders of VASPs (January 2026)

Authority: Financial Services CommissionFirst published: View the official source

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Verified restriction: key points stated in the official source

Legal basis for criminal record checks on major shareholders

Suitability screening extended to major shareholders

Higher filing risk for ownership changes and M&A

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  • Legal basis for criminal record checks on major shareholders
  • Suitability screening extended to major shareholders
  • Higher filing risk for ownership changes and M&A

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