Supplementary Order Paper No 113

New clauses 5A and 5B

To insert the following clauses after clause 5 (after line 6 on page 4):

5A Purpose of Act
  • (1) Section 3 is amended by inserting the provisions governing financial advisers under after The purpose of.

    (2) Section 3 is amended by adding the following subsection as subsection (2):

    • (2) The purpose of the provisions governing brokers under this Act is to—

      • (a) require disclosure by brokers, so ensuring that clients can make informed decisions about whether to use a broker to handle the clients' transactions; and

      • (b) assist in the protection of money and property held by brokers on behalf of clients.

5B Overview of Act
  • Section 4 is amended by inserting the following paragraph after paragraph (c):

    • (ca) Part 3A (brokers' disclosure and conduct obligations):.