Process & Authorisation

Fit and Proper Assessment

NCA assessment of senior management — knowledge, experience, reputation, integrity, time commitment.

Definition

Fit and proper assessment is the NCA's evaluation of senior managers and qualifying shareholders during CASP authorisation. Covers professional knowledge, experience, reputation, financial soundness, criminal record, and time commitment. Failure to meet standards is a refusal ground.

Regulatory citation

MiCA Article 68 ↗