1.1 BACKGROUNDPursuant to the provisions of sections 9 (2) (a) and 212 of the Securities Act, No. 41 of 2016 (the “Securities Act”) the Commission hereby informs all capital markets operators licensed or those whose securities are registered with the Commission to submit proof of payment of their 2027 annual licence or other fees, on or before 31st December of 2026. This will ensure that at the beginning of the following year, all licensees and issuers have duly paid such fees in compliance with the Securities Act.