Authorisation Process for Brokers / Retail Intermediaries 

Applying for authorisation

To apply for authorisation as a Broker /Retail Intermediary, the applicant must first submit the relevant application form:

 Investment Broker / Intermediary Application Form (IIA Firms) together with relevant enclosures which are set out in the checklist at the end of this application.

 Insurance Broker/Intermediary Application Form (IMD Firms) together with relevant enclosures which are set out in the checklist at the end of this application.

 Mortgage Broker / Intermediary Application Form (CCA Firms) together with relevant enclosures which are set out in the checklist at the end of this application.

Relevant regulatory requirements

Applicants would need to understand the regulatory requirements regarding the proposed authorisation included in the following: 

• Fitness and Probity Requirements
• Consumer Protection Code 2006 and Consumer Protection Code 2012
• Minimum Competency Requirements 2006 and Minimum Competency Code 2011
• Handbook for Prudential Requirements for Authorised Advisors and Restricted Intermediaries 
  
  

'Contact Us' at retailintermediaries@centralbank.ie if you have any queries.

The Central Bank will not commence the processing of any application until all required information in the application form and all supporting documentation (as outlined in the checklist) has been received

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