MLY FIM Requirements for Distributors

Published on: Feb 26, 2025

On Feb. 14, MLY FIM wrote about actions required re new study guide.

  • MLY FIM issued a circular with respect to new registration system that is set for tentative launch on Apr. 15, 2025, as well as combined exam and a new study guide.
  • Follows MLY SCM Sep. 2022 issued updated guidelines on private schemes, #147697.
  • Document dated Feb. 14, 2025, received from MLY FIM Feb. 21, summarized Feb. 26.
  • New Combined Exam and Requirements
  • These changes are designed to enhance competency, professionalism of individuals in marketing and distribution of unit trusts (UT), and private retirement schemes (PRS).
  • MLY FIM will also launch single examination structure, where UT and PRS examinations will be combined as one, hereinafter referred as FIMM Combined Exam (FCE).
  • In addition, the circular includes a number of requirements on all distributors.
  • Requirements in circular include familiarizing themselves with information within the circular; and distributors must thoroughly review new exam study guide in advance.
  • Guide helps candidates prepare for their role in becoming consultants for UT and PRS.
  • A briefing will be conducted in due course to provide further clarity and understanding.
Regulators
MLY FIM
Entity Types
Fiduciary; IA; IB; Inv Co; Pension
Reference
Cir PDS/ALL/SNZ-AN/005-25, 2/14/2025
Functions
Compliance; Registration/Licensing; Sales Practices; Training
Countries
Malaysia
Category
State
N/A
Products
Fund Mgt; Mutual Funds; Pensions; Retirement Plan
Rule Type
Final
Regions
AP
Rule Date
Feb 14, 2025
Effective Date
Apr 15, 2025
Rule ID
244659
Linked to
Reg. Last Update
Feb 14, 2025
Report Section
International