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Under the FAIS Act, who qualifies for a Category IIA licence?

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  1. a) A hedge fund financial services provider.Correct
  2. b) A discretionary (Category II) investment manager that does not run hedge funds.
  3. c) An administrative financial services provider.
  4. d) An assistance-business funeral provider.

Why this is the answer

Category IIA specifically covers hedge fund FSPs. Ordinary discretionary management is Category II, administrative platforms are Category III, and assistance-business funeral cover is dealt with under the Category I product subcategories, not IIA.

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