November 23, 2022
FCA's new rules on Appointed Representative Regime
Changes to the Appointed Representatives regimes will take effect from 08 December 2022. The final rules were published in the Financial Conduct Authority’s policy statement to improve the appointed representative's regime.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2022
How to get FCA authorised (part 3)
As part of our How To series on 'How to get FCA authorised'. We are addressing all aspects of preparing for FCA authorisation. This will look to cover a range of key items your business should consider from the location of offices, and expected fees to resourcing.
Read MoreOctober 12, 2022
How to get FCA authorised (part 2)
As part of our How To series on 'How to get FCA authorised'. We are addressing all aspects of preparing for FCA authorisation. This will look to cover a range of key items your business should consider from the location of offices, and expected fees to resourcing.
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2022
How to get FCA authorised (part 1)
We are launching a new How To series on 'How to get FCA authorised'. This will look to cover a range of key items your business should consider from the location of offices, expected fees to resourcing. We will start on the first few key areas covering
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2022
How much are the FCA fees?
The common question we receive when firms are deciding whether to get authorised or not as an FCA regulated firm is how much will it cost?
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2022
How to conduct a Business and Customer Risk Assessment
A business risk assessment provides visibility of the levels of AML risks within your firm to demonstrate the application of a risk-based approach. The outcome of the BRA is an AML risk rating for you and the organisational chart of business units is differentiated into high, medium or low risk. The BRA evaluates the AML risks faced by the business and demonstrates that it allocates resources according to the risk-based approach.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2022
What are AML Trigger events your team needs to be aware of?
Trigger Events highlight instances where there may be a change in customers’ circumstances.
Read MoreAugust 31, 2022
What is money laundering and what are some red flags you should consider?
Money laundering is the process of concealing or disguising the existence, source, movement, destination, or use of illicitly-derived property or funds to make them appear legitimate.
Read MoreAugust 29, 2022
Who would be considered a Politically Exposed Person (PEP)?
“A Politically Exposed Person (PEP) is a natural person who is or has been entrusted with prominent public functions and includes his/her immediate family or persons known to be close associates of such persons, but shall NOT include middle ranking or more junior officials.”
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