SEC restores licence of Monarch Capital, but several others remain revoked

The Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as “SEC") is the statutory body mandated by the Securities Industry Act 2016 (Act 929) to promote the orderly growth and development of an efficient, fair and transparent securities market in which investors and the integrity of the market are protected. SEC hereby issues this notice pursuant to Section 208 of the Securities Industry Act, 2016 (Act 929).

Pursuant to Section 122 (2) (b) of Act 929, the Securities and Exchange Commission by notice on the 8th day of November 2019 (Notice No. SEC/PN/012/11/2019) revoked the licences of 53 Fund Management companies.

(a) Administrative Hearing Committee Cases

Following the revocation of the licences of the companies on 8th November, 2019, the following companies exercised their right under section 19 (3) of Act 929 and appealed to the Administrative Hearings Committee (AHC) of the Securities and Exchange Commission for re-consideration of the revocation decision. The AHC having considered the appeals and based on new evidence available to it, decided as follows:


(b) Court cases

The following companies have filed cases in the Court which are at various stages.

  • Firstbanc Financial Services Limited
  • Apex Capital Limited
  • Omega Capital Limited

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