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Which licence category applies to an administrative FSP (for example, a LISP that administers investments across multiple product suppliers)?

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  1. a) Category III (administrative FSP).Correct
  2. b) Category I (advice/intermediary).
  3. c) Category IIA (hedge fund).
  4. d) Category IV (assistance business).

Why this is the answer

An administrative FSP / LISP that administers investments on behalf of clients across product suppliers operates under a Category III licence. Category IV deals with assistance business (e.g. certain funeral schemes).

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