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Which of the following best describes the relationship a representative must have with the FSP under section 13 of the FAIS Act?
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- a) A mandate or employment arrangement authorising the representative to act for the FSP, with the FSP accepting responsibility for those activities.Correct
- b) A casual understanding with no documentation of any kind.
- c) A relationship with the product supplier only, bypassing the FSP entirely.
- d) A direct appointment by the FAIS Ombud.
Why this is the answer
Section 13 requires that a representative act under a mandate or employment arrangement with the FSP, and that the FSP take responsibility (within the scope of that arrangement) for the representative's activities. It is not a casual or undocumented arrangement, nor an Ombud appointment.
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