Respond to the FCA

Respond to FCA scrutiny with a clear plan

Facing a query, a voluntary requirement or a supervisory intervention? We help you respond confidently — evidence review, remediation planning and board & SMF support.

Who this is for

Firms that have received an FCA information request or query
Firms under a VREQ, OIREQ or supervisory intervention
Boards and SMFs managing personal accountability under pressure
Firms preparing for, or responding to, a Section 166 review

Warning signs and triggers

  • An FCA letter, information request or Dear CEO follow-up
  • A voluntary or own-initiative requirement (VREQ / OIREQ)
  • A skilled person (s166) review is proposed or underway
  • Permissions are threatened, or remediation has been requested
  • A controller, SMF or business-model change is being scrutinised

How we help you respond

  • Rapid triage of the FCA request and your exposure
  • Evidence review and gap analysis against the issue
  • A clear remediation plan with owners and timelines
  • Board and SMF support, including interview preparation
  • Direct FCA liaison drawing on ex-regulator experience

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