Templates & Guidance

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by Victoria Smith|30 May 2023|Templates & Guidance

For the months of May and June, we’re offering some unbeatable end of financial year deals on some of our most popular templates. Our legal templates have been expertly drafted by our specialist lawyers and are designed to save you time. Enjoy a 20% discount if you purchase one of the following templates in May […]

FCA Appointed Representatives regime reminder: New Rules are coming soon

by Victoria Smith|15 September 2022|Templates & Guidance

As noted in our previous article, FCA Changes for Appointed Representatives, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) has confirmed new rules to improve oversight of Appointed Representatives (“AR”), which will take effect on 8 December 2022 (“New Rules”). The AR regime is set in primary legislation and allows unauthorised firms to engage in regulated activities without having to be […]

FCA changes for Appointed Representatives

by Victoria Smith|17 August 2022|Our Thinking

The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) has confirmed new rules to improve oversight of Appointed Representatives (“AR”), which will take effect on 8 December 2022 (“New Rules”). The AR regime is set in primary legislation and allows unauthorised firms to engage in regulated activities without having to be authorised by the FCA. The New Rules will […]

Licensing relief in Australia: make hay while the sun shines

by Victoria Smith|4 August 2022|Templates & Guidance

Did you know that if you are a fund manager considering raising funds or providing other financial services in Australia, you may qualify for relief as a “Foreign Financial Services Provider” based on your having FCA authorisations? The Australian Securities and Investments Commission have recently extended the period of transitional relief to 31 March 2024. […]