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Quick Answer
Use Bank Negara Malaysia’s Financial Adviser’s Representatives list to match the individual’s name and employing approved Financial Adviser. The list is dated, so rely on the current page.
Correct Interpretation and Practical Use
Start with the Core Point
An FAR provides relevant services while directly employed by an approved Financial Adviser. Do not treat professional certifications such as CFP or RFP, or a tied insurance-agent appointment, as proof of FAR status.
What to Check
- Open BNM’s official FAR directory.
- Match the name, employer and list date.
- Also verify the employer on the Approved Financial Advisers list.
Do both the individual and the firm appear in BNM’s current lists?
Limitations and Trade-offs
Any indicator, rule or example offers only one viewpoint. Outcomes can change with time, fees, tax, product terms, personal cash flow and market conditions. Use the latest official information and the conditions that apply to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a missing name automatically prove illegality?
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Sources and Verification Notes
Sources were reviewed on 22 July 2026. The live Chinese post was the starting point, not the controlling factual authority.
- Bank Negara Malaysia — Financial Adviser’s Representatives
- Bank Negara Malaysia — Approved Financial Advisers
Educational Purpose
This article provides general financial education, not personal investment, legal, tax or product advice. Check the latest official information and the terms that apply to you before acting.
