For how long is the certification sign-off valid from the date of sign-off?

For how long is the certification sign-off valid from the date of sign-off?

The Certification Sign-off will be valid for 50 working days from the date of issue. The Bank needs to go Live within this time, else the Signoff will be invalid and the bank will have to re-certify.

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