The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) published two Communications updating information on the mandatory continuing professional education requirements for approved compliance officers and compliance staff, and setting out the recognition process for training institutions. The Communications are addressed to compliance officers, compliance staff at regulated firms, other persons who have passed the compliance officers’ exam, and training institutions. Communication FSMA_2025_16 covers the scope of the continuing professional education obligation for approved compliance officers and compliance staff, while Communication FSMA_2025_17 sets out the recognition process for training institutions. The Communications replace Communication FSMA_2018_05.
Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority 2025-12-09
Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority publishes new Communications on mandatory continuing professional education for compliance officers and recognition of training institutions
The Belgium Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) issued two Communications updating the mandatory continuing professional education requirements for compliance officers and staff, and detailing the recognition process for training institutions. Communication FSMA_2025_16 addresses the education obligations, while FSMA_2025_17 outlines the recognition process. These replace Communication FSMA_2018_05.