This function’s task is primarily to ensure compliance with the regulation applying for the financial market and to assist the Board of Directors and management in controlling and regularly assessing whether the internal rules and routines established to achieve good compliance are appropriate and efficient. The function also evaluates the measures taken to correct any deficiencies, assists the business with advice and support in developing internal rules and provides internal information on regulatory issues. The Compliance function consists of a Group Compliance Officer and local compliance officers.