INFO 157
Foreign financial services providers: Licensing relief
This is Information Sheet 157 (INFO 157). It explains how a foreign financial services provider (FFSP) intending to provide financial services to wholesale clients in Australia can apply to ASIC for individual licensing relief.
In plain English
INFO 157 explains how foreign financial services providers can apply for licensing relief from ASIC to serve Australian wholesale clients.
INFO 157 details the process for foreign financial services providers (FFSPs) seeking individual licensing relief from ASIC. FFSPs intending to provide financial services to Australian wholesale clients can apply. The guidance outlines eligibility criteria and application requirements. It does not specify a commencement or revision date.
Why it matters
If your business is a foreign financial services provider wanting to offer services to Australian wholesale clients, understand ASIC’s relief process. This guidance clarifies the application steps and requirements to ensure compliance.
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Source: https://www.asic.gov.au/for-finance-professionals/afs-licensees/applying-for-and-managing-an-afs-licence/licensing-certain-service-providers/foreign-financial-services-providers-licensing-relief/. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.