The FCA and PRA offer joint support services if you're considering setting up a new bank or insurer in the UK. Find out about these and how to apply.
New Bank Start-up Unit
Provides support if your firm wants to apply for authorisation as a deposit taker and set up a bank in the UK.
New Insurers Start-up Unit
Provides support if your firm wants to be an insurer.
Wholesale Insurance Accelerated Authorisation Pathway
The Wholesale Insurance Accelerated Authorisation Pathway aims to provide an accelerated route to authorisation for a sub-set of London market wholesale applicants.
Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS)
If your firm is looking to use developing technologies, such as distributed ledger technology (DLT), the DSS gives firms the opportunity to explore this potential safely. See the stages of the DSS for a sandbox entrant, digital securities in scope of the DSS and information on applying.