FSMA observations from inspections of brokers in banking and investment services
The FSMA has published a sector report on its 2024-2025 inspections of brokers in banking and investment services, setting out observations on their AML/CFT arrangements. The regulator expects entities not inspected in this round to use the report to carry out an internal evaluation and remedy any infringements or weaknesses under the Belgian AML/CFT Law and FSMA Regulation. The report is available in French and Dutch.
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