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(2) In considering whether an applicant for registration

referred to in subsection (1) is a fit and proper person to be so

registered the Commission shall, in addition to any other matter that

the Commission may think relevant, have regard to the matters set

in subsection (3) in respect of -

(a) the applicant if he is an individual;

(b)

where the applicant is a company, each of its directors and

officers; or

(c)

where the applicant is a partnership, each of the partners.

(3) The matters referred to in subsection (2) are in the case of

an applicant and any other person to whom that subsection applies

(a) his financial integrity and reliability;

(b)

his educational or other qualifications or experience

having regard to the nature of the functions which, if the

application is allowed, he will perform;

(c)

his ability to perform such functions efficiently, honestly

and fairly; and

(a) his reputation and character.

(4) For the purposes of this section, the Commission may have

regard to any information in its possession whether furnished by the

applicant or not.