FCA Application for Direct Authorisation

For organisations seeking to become directly authorised with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – either as part of a start-up business or due to leaving a network – Richdale offers a highly efficient end-to-end FCA application service, handling all aspects of the application process on your behalf.

We’ve helped many businesses take this significant step and by offering bespoke support and guidance, our experienced compliance associates take as much of the strain of your FCA application as possible; allowing you to focus firmly on establishing and running your business.

FCA applications that include a proven regulatory infrastructure

With your input and review, we’ll carefully draft your FCA application to take into consideration the necessary permissions for your business model; outlining the requisite plans, policies and procedures with the FCA.

The beauty of using Richdale to handle your company’s FCA application is that we know exactly what the Regulator is looking for and can help you implement this within your business going forward. We’ve helped numerous firms like yours to secure and maintain their FCA authorisation. Our team can complete all the necessary application forms and present your business case in the best possible light to the FCA.

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Our team are delighted to offer an impartial consultation on your compliance requirements, with no obligation to sign up to any of our services.

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Turnkey FCA applications from Richdale Consultants

There’s no denying that an FCA application is a stringent process; and rightly so. It maintains the integrity of the UK financial system and FCA authorisation gives consumers peace of mind when dealing with your business. A successful FCA application demonstrates your company’s commitment to an appropriate degree of protection for consumers.

Subsequently, our experienced team can handle all liaising with the FCA at each stage of the application process, with every stage completed with full disclosure and consultation with our clients.

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