Firms

Firms and individuals must be authorised or registered to carry out certain activities. See our information and resources for your firm.

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Authorisation: new to regulation

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Tasks for regulated firms

Appointed representatives Approved persons Change in control Firm details – change and attest Regulatory reporting Variation of permission

Your business

Client money and assets Fees and levies Financial crime Operational resilience Training and competence Whistleblowing

Your customers

Access to cash Cost of living Fair treatment of customers Financial promotions and adverts Unfair contract terms Treating vulnerable consumers fairly

Consumer Duty

Our new Duty sets higher and clearer standards of consumer protection across financial services, and requires firms to put their customers’ needs first.
How your firm can implement it

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Authorisations

See if your firm needs to be authorised or registered, how to apply or cancel, and the required fees.

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Senior Managers and Certification Regime

The SM&CR aims to reduce harm to consumers and strengthen market integrity.

How it applies to your firm

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