When preparing an application for direct authorisation, firms must submit a Regulatory Business Plan (RBP) that satisfies strict regulatory standards rather than investor expectations. Compliance…
Many scaling UK FinTechs struggle to maintain compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) while managing limited operating budgets in 2026. This decision guide from…
To secure FCA authorisation, financial firms must demonstrate to the regulator that they are “ready, willing, and organised” before submitting their application through the FCA…
Firms applying for regulatory permissions in the UK financial services sector face intense scrutiny over their financial resilience under the Investment Firms Prudential Regime or…
Compliance Consultant provides this definitive guide to navigating the FCA Consumer Duty distribution chain. Mid-sized financial services firms continue to struggle with how to map…
For mid-sized financial firms in London, managing the friction between commercial growth and stringent regulatory oversight is a constant operational challenge. Deciding how to structure…
SMCR | COCON 1.1.7FR | FIT Non-Financial Misconduct Toolkit Handle bullying, harassment and violence the way the FCA now expects. Templates, checklists and model policy…
Most firms assume the risk in their Part 4A permission is being out of scope. In the firms we have reviewed it rarely is. The…
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If your firm’s digital journey makes it easier for a customer to buy a high-risk product than to cancel a subscription, you are actively breaching…
