Sector Expertise

FCA Authorisation Across
All Regulated Sectors

Specialist regulatory support for every FCA-regulated sector. 100+ successful authorisations across payments, investments, lending, insurance, and emerging finance.

100+
Firms Authorised
11
Sectors Covered
10+
Years' Experience

Our Sector Expertise

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

11 regulated sectors

Wealth Management & InvestmentFCA authorisation for investment advisers, discretionary fund managers, and portfolio managers serving HNWI and institutional clients.Advising on investmentsManaging investmentsDealing in investmentsArranging dealsView sectorPayment ServicesAuthorisation for payment institutions, e-money issuers, money remittance providers, and payment service providers under PSRs 2017.Money remittancePayment initiationAccount informationE-money issuanceView sectorConsumer CreditFull FCA authorisation for consumer credit lenders, credit brokers, debt advisers, debt collectors, and P2P platforms.LendingCredit brokingDebt adviceDebt collectionP2P lendingView sectorInsurance BrokersFCA authorisation for insurance brokers, MGAs, and intermediaries advising on and arranging general and life insurance products.Advising on insuranceArranging insuranceClaims handling and policy administrationView sectorMortgage AdvisersSpecialist support for mortgage advisers, brokers, and lenders navigating FCA mortgage conduct requirements.Advising on mortgagesArranging mortgagesAdministering mortgage contractsView sectorCredit BrokersFCA authorisation for credit brokers, loan intermediaries, and finance brokers connecting customers with lenders.Credit brokingDebt adviceCredit information servicesView sectorClaims ManagementFCA authorisation for claims management companies handling financial services and product claims.Claims management servicesSeeking out claimsReferring claimsView sectorCorporate Finance & M&AFCA authorisation for corporate finance advisers, M&A intermediaries, and firms arranging corporate transactions.Corporate finance adviceArranging deals in investmentsUnderwritingView sectorFund Management & Collective InvestmentSpecialist support for AIFM, UCITS, and fund operators managing collective investment schemes.Managing AIFsOperating UCITSActing as depositaryFund administrationView sectorPensions & RetirementFCA authorisation for pension providers, SIPP operators, and retirement planning advisers.Advising on pensionsOperating a SIPPPension transfer adviceView sectorBenchmarks & Data ServicesRegulatory support for benchmark administrators and data reporting service providers.Benchmark administrationData reporting servicesView sector

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 across 100+ 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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