KNF has issued a new version of the methodology for assessing the governing members‘ responsibilities of firms supervised by KNF. The new document has been enhanced by the following:
1. new market sector – TFI: the methodology now includes Module 3, which relates to the assessment of qualifications of governing members within a TFI. Module 3 stresses out topics for consideration:
– the rule of proportionality: the governing body should be proportional to the sector and size it is governing
– indivitual assessment criteria: knowledge, experience and segregation of roles
– conflict of interests and time dedication to the role: the governing role should be the primary role in terms of time and decision making
– herd knowledge: in case some governing body members lack knowledge in a specific sector, it is important that another member or other members can cover that sector
– steps of assessment and verification of suitability conducted by KNF, including actions that would be taken, potential findings and relevant forms
2. new regulatory changes stemming from European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs), including KNF’s recommendation: the newly published version includes a more detailed explanation of application of the methodology for proportionally assessing governing members‘ qualifications and experience in the role.