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NLA/GEN/01/2025
Licensing Framework Implementation – Phase I
Effective: 2025-01-01
Category: Licensing Status: Current Audience: Applicants

Phase I intake process, completeness checks, indicative processing timelines, and publication fields for the register record.

Official NLA publication Controlled web version Reference code verified
NLA/GEN/02/2025
Use of the NLA Name, Crest, Seal & Regulatory References
Effective: 2025-01-01
Category: General Status: Current Topic: Branding

Permitted and prohibited branding use, required disclosures, and acceptable ways to reference licensing/oversight without misrepresentation.

Official NLA publication Controlled web version Reference code verified
NLA/OPS/01/2025
Public Register Publication Standards (NEVIGO)
Effective: 2025-01-01
Category: Operations Status: Current Topic: Publication

Standard register fields, naming conventions, publication timing, and correction request workflow.

Official NLA publication Controlled web version Reference code verified
NLA/AML/01/2025
AML/CFT Programme Minimum Expectations (Risk-Based)
Effective: 2025-01-01
Category: AML/Financial Crime Status: Current Audience: Licensees

Baseline onboarding/monitoring expectations, sanctions screening, recordkeeping, and reporting triggers (risk-based).

Official NLA publication Controlled web version Reference code verified
NLA/MKT/01/2025
Market Conduct: Fair Disclosures & Client Communications
Effective: 2025-01-01
Category: Market Conduct Status: Current Topic: Disclosures

Risk warnings, promotion standards, conflicts disclosures, complaints signposting, and record retention expectations.

Official NLA publication Controlled web version Reference code verified
NLA/SUP/01/2025
Supervisory Engagement: Reporting, Data Requests & On-Site Visits
Effective: 2025-01-01
Category: Supervision Status: Current Topic: Engagement

Supervisory requests, periodic reporting, escalation channels, and on-site readiness guidance.

Official NLA publication Controlled web version Reference code verified
NLA/FEE/01/2025
Fees, Invoicing & Payment Reference Requirements
Effective: 2025-01-01
Category: Fees & Finance Status: Current Topic: Payments

Invoicing and payment methods, mandatory reference requirements, and treatment of misallocated or incomplete payments.

Official NLA publication Controlled web version Reference code verified
NLA/OPS/04/2024
Initial Register Verification Guidance (Archived Notice)
Effective: 2024-04-01
Category: Operations Status: Archived Superseded by: NLA/OPS/01/2025

Archived guidance retained for record. Superseded by updated publication standards.

Official NLA publication Controlled web version Reference code verified

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Circulars and notices are published for administrative and informational purposes within the Authority’s licensing framework. They do not constitute legal advice. Where a publication has been superseded, the newer reference should be treated as current.