Form for entities to apply to be a licensed fund management company. Entities that intend to commence business as registered fund management companies or venture capital fund managers should submit Form 22A or Form 1V respectively.

Provides guidance on • the scope of capital markets services licensing (other than for fund management companies) • appointment of representatives • business conduct rules • the application of the SFA and SF(LCB)R to banks, merchant banks, finance companies and insurers.

Provides guidance on the requirements and procedures to apply to be a fund management company, and to appoint representatives to carry out fund management activities.

Form for entities to apply to be a licensed venture capital fund manager (VCFM). Entities that intend to commence business as registered fund management companies or licensed fund management companies (other than as VCFMs) should submit Form 22A or Form 1A respectively.

Sets out requirements for licensing, representative notification and conduct of business, and criteria for exemptions from licensing.