Regulatory applications support

Obtaining regulatory approval can be a complex process. Our team specialises in helping clients navigate and providing bespoke support to manage their regulatory authorisation, approved person, change in control and registration applications.

We offer a flexible, tailored approach to regulatory applications. Whether you require comprehensive project management or specific support with individual elements of your application, we deliver solutions aligned with your exact needs.

Our services to help you with regulatory applications include:

• Strategic support with key milestones and timelines.
• Bespoke advice on the appropriate regulatory structure for your business.
• Technical advice on FCA authorisation requirements tailored to your business.
• Drafting and refining your regulatory business plan.
• Preparation of supporting documentation and policies for your applications.
• Guidance on approved persons and senior manager applications.
• Advice and support on engagement with regulators during the application process.
• Interview preparation and coaching for regulator meetings.
• Assistance with variations of permission and change in control applications.

Our team members have:

• Successfully helped a range of clients such as consumer credit firms, insurance intermediaries, payment and e-money firms, and funeral plan providers obtain regulatory authorisation or changes to their existing permissions.
• Extensive experience in helping clients such as building societies, retailers, consumer credit firms, mortgage lenders, mortgage intermediaries and funeral plan providers in preparation of approved persons applications and advising them on gaining approval for their senior managers.
• Helped a range of clients preparing and obtaining change in control applications.