The Central Securities Depository is licensed in terms of Part IX of the Securities Act [Chapter 24:25] as read with the Securities (Central Securities Depositories) Rules, 2013.
Requirements for Central Securities Depository Rules
- A copy of the operator’s registration certificate, memorandum and articles of association.
- A copy of the scheme under which the central securities depository is to be established.
- The proposed rules of the central securities depository.
- The business plan and marketing plan of the proposed central securities depository.
- Profiles of the chief executive officer and other key employees of the proposed central security depository.
- Structure of the company/organization
- The applicant’s last audited balance sheet and profit and loss statement if any.
- A clearance certificate for the applicant from the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority.
- Certified copies of any certificates evidencing the qualifications or training of the applicant’s directors and secretary.
- Proof of the paid-in capital of the operator.
- Proof of money set aside for the guarantee fund of the central securities depository.
- Insurance Policy
- Auditor’s certificate on capital adequacy
- Operational and Accounting manuals
- Proof of payment of fees
- Copy of agreement between systems provider and the Applicant
- Schedule of proposed fees