Templates & Guidance · Regulatory & Compliance

FCA Appointed Representatives regime reminder: New Rules are coming soon

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 […]

Victoria Smith15 September 2022

Templates & Guidance · Regulatory & Compliance

Licensing relief in Australia: make hay while the sun shines

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. […]

Victoria Smith4 August 2022

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