In exercising any of its functions the Authority may take into account any matter which it considers appropriate, but shall in particular have regard to—
(a) the reduction of the risk to the public of financial loss due to dishonesty, incompetence or malpractice by or through the imprudence of persons carrying on the business of financial services in or from within Saint Lucia;
(b) the protection and enhancement of the reputation and integrity of Saint Lucia in financial matters;
(c) the economic and social interest of Saint Lucia;
(d) the need to counter financial crime both in Saint Lucia and elsewhere;
(e) the protection and fair treatment for consumers;
(f) the stable and secure financial markets;
(g) the competitive and innovative financial markets (including a choice of organizational options);
(h) proportionate, risk-based regulations;
(i) prudential supervision and enforcement;
(j) management responsibilities (including the maintenance of adequate financial and managerial resources); and
(k) the application of ethical conduct at all levels of the regulated entity.