Every time an FCA case officer raises an unanswered query, the statutory authorisation clock stops dead. At Compliance Consultant, we see mid-sized UK investment firms…
UK wealth managers face intense pressure to justify their ongoing advice charges under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) fair value rules. To prevent severe penalties…
Consumer Duty 2026: 5 Things Firms Still Get Wrong., e.g., The FCA’s Consumer Duty Champion was retired in February 2026 The Consumer Duty has been…
For mid-sized UK financial firms securing FCA authorisation or managing ongoing regulatory obligations in 2026, the choice between a specialist FCA compliance consultancy like Compliance…
Compliance Consultant regularly evaluates the structural compliance needs of mid-sized UK financial firms managing the complex requirements of the Financial Conduct Authority. This decision guide…
Choosing between direct FCA authorisation and appointed representative status in 2026 is one of the most consequential decisions a financial start-up in the UK will…
Every time an FCA case officer raises an unanswered query about your application, the statutory clock stops, turning a six-month wait into a year-long stall.…
Governance, Risk & SMCR in 2026: The Regime Got Lighter. Your Accountability Did Not. Making Compliance Work | Compliance Consultant The short answer 2026 is…
Compliance Audit & Reviews in 2026: Your Compliance Monitoring Programme Is Now Your Only Defence — So Why Does It Only Measure Activity? Making Compliance…
AML & Financial Crime in 2026: Why a “Lighter” Rulebook Has Made Your Risk Assessment the Most Dangerous Document in the Firm Making Compliance Work…
