Onboarding and Classification of Qualified Investors

VARA issued guidance (v3) on how VASPs must onboard and classify 'Qualified Investors', clarifying eligibility criteria and documentation standards that determine which clients may access higher-risk products such as derivatives.

What firms should do

Yes - update client onboarding and classification procedures for Qualified Investor status

Regulator: Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
Type: Guidance
Status: Final/In Force
Published: 8 Jan 2026
Topic: Market Conduct
Impact: Medium

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