Serving Brighton

FCA Compliance Consultants in Brighton

Financial and insurance firms across Brighton and the Sussex coast turn to MEMA for FCA authorisation and day-to-day compliance support. Our ex-FCA regulators combine direct supervisory experience with a close understanding of the mix of established insurers and newer digital businesses that make up the city's financial services base.

Supporting regulated firms in Sussex and the South Coast

An insurance heritage runs deep in Brighton, from general insurance and specialty underwriting through to newer managing general agents, alongside a fast-growing digital and technology sector that earned the city its 'Silicon Beach' nickname. We support insurance intermediaries managing ICOBS and product governance obligations, payment and e-money businesses testing new propositions, and independent financial advisers serving Brighton's affluent coastal and commuter population. The mix of long-established insurance expertise and newer digital ventures means the compliance questions we are asked vary widely, from claims handling and delegated authority arrangements to authorisation for firms building consumer-facing apps. Consumer Duty implementation is a recurring theme across both groups.

How we work with Brighton firms

MEMA is a London-based consultancy led by ex-FCA regulators. We serve Brighton firms remotely: compliance monitoring, policy drafting, authorisation applications and ongoing advisory are all delivered securely by video and document sharing, with on-site visits arranged whenever they add value. You get direct regulatory experience without the cost of an in-house compliance function or a local retainer premium.

How we help Brighton firms

The services Brighton firms most often need, delivered by ex-FCA regulators.

FCA compliance in Brighton: common questions

Do you have an office in Brighton?
MEMA is based in London at 60 Tottenham Court Road and supports Brighton and Sussex coast firms remotely, with on-site visits arranged when they add value. Authorisation kick-offs, board presentations and file reviews can all be handled in person on request, alongside secure video and document-based compliance work day to day.
Can you help a Brighton digital or fintech business with FCA authorisation?
Yes. We regularly advise early-stage payments, insurtech and other technology-led financial services businesses in Brighton on whether their model falls within the FCA's perimeter. From there we scope the right permissions, draft the regulatory business plan, and build the governance and financial crime frameworks the FCA expects to see before granting authorisation.

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