Sector Expertise

FCA Authorisation Across
All Regulated Sectors

Specialist regulatory support for every FCA-regulated sector. 500+ successful authorisations across payments, investments, lending, insurance, and emerging finance.

11
Sectors Covered
660+
Firms Authorised
98%
Overall Success Rate
1200+
Permissions Obtained

Our Sector Expertise

Deep regulatory knowledge and proven track record across all FCA-regulated sectors.

Wealth Management & Investment

FCA authorisation for investment advisers, discretionary fund managers, and portfolio managers serving HNWI and institutional clients.

Key Permissions
Advising on investmentsManaging investmentsDealing in investments+1 more
150+authorised
99%success
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Payment Services

Authorisation for payment institutions, e-money issuers, money remittance providers, and payment service providers under PSRs 2017.

Key Permissions
Money remittancePayment initiationAccount information+1 more
80+authorised
97%success
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Consumer Credit

Full FCA authorisation for consumer credit lenders, credit brokers, debt advisers, debt collectors, and P2P platforms.

Key Permissions
LendingCredit brokingDebt advice+2 more
120+authorised
98%success
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Insurance Brokers

FCA authorisation for insurance brokers, MGAs, and intermediaries advising on and arranging general and life insurance products.

Key Permissions
Advising on insuranceArranging insuranceAssisting in claims management
90+authorised
99%success
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Mortgage Advisers

Specialist support for mortgage advisers, brokers, and lenders navigating FCA mortgage conduct requirements.

Key Permissions
Advising on mortgagesArranging mortgagesEntering into mortgage contracts
60+authorised
98%success
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Credit Brokers

FCA authorisation for credit brokers, loan intermediaries, and finance brokers connecting customers with lenders.

Key Permissions
Credit brokingDebt adviceDebt collection
120+authorised
98%success
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Claims Management

FCA authorisation for claims management companies handling financial services and product claims.

Key Permissions
Claims management servicesSeeking out claimsReferring claims
30+authorised
97%success
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Corporate Finance & M&A

FCA authorisation for corporate finance advisers, M&A intermediaries, and firms arranging corporate transactions.

Key Permissions
Corporate finance adviceArranging deals in investmentsUnderwriting
40+authorised
99%success
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Fund Management & Collective Investment

Specialist support for AIFM, UCITS, and fund operators managing collective investment schemes.

Key Permissions
Managing AIFsOperating UCITSActing as depositary+1 more
35+authorised
97%success
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Pensions & Retirement

FCA authorisation for pension providers, SIPP operators, and retirement planning advisers.

Key Permissions
Advising on pensionsOperating a SIPPPension transfer advice
45+authorised
98%success
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Benchmarks & Data Services

Regulatory support for benchmark administrators and data reporting service providers.

Key Permissions
Benchmark administrationData reporting services
10+authorised
100%success
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Our Sector-Specific Approach

Deep Sector Knowledge

Our consultants specialize in specific sectors, understanding the nuances of permissions, regulatory requirements, and FCA expectations unique to each industry.

Proven Methodologies

Sector-specific application frameworks, documentation templates, and compliance structures refined through hundreds of successful authorisations.

Regulatory Relationships

Strong relationships with FCA supervision teams across all sectors, enabling smoother dialogue and faster application processing.

Business Understanding

We understand your business model, competitive landscape, and commercial objectives - not just the regulatory requirements.

Risk-Based Approach

Tailored risk frameworks that address sector-specific risks while remaining proportionate to your firm's size and complexity.

Market Intelligence

Insight into FCA priorities, emerging regulatory trends, and enforcement actions affecting your sector to keep you ahead of compliance curve.

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