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Solutions – Compliance Advisory – Perimeter Guidance

PERIMETER GUIDANCE.

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The FCA’s perimeter guidance is notoriously complex. When you’re launching a new product or entering a new market, we deliver early clarity on your regulatory position. This saves time, avoids costly rework, and accelerates your route to market.

With clear, authoritative advice on the regulatory perimeter, your firm stays securely within the correct compliance boundaries and can pursue growth with confidence.

READING THE REGULATORY LINE. 

A clear, well-evidenced perimeter position builds credibility with the regulator. Our tailored guidance ensures you understand exactly where you stand in relation to FCA requirements. For example, whether your activities fall within the FCA’s perimeter or if certain exemptions apply, and whether the scope of your permissions covers your firm’s full range of activities.

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REGULATORY CHANGE 

When the FCA’s regulatory perimeters shift and new products raise questions around regulatory status, we help you mitigate the risk of inadvertent breaches and manage regulatory obligations effectively.

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RELATIONSHIP 

Our team leverages a wealth of experience across various sectors – from traditional financial services to fintech and consumer finance. This allows us to provide bespoke advice on the full spectrum of perimeter-related matters.

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ROADMAP 

We give you clarity on what falls within the scope of the FCA’s perimeter guidance. This not only protects your operating licence but also gives you the confidence to scale, innovate, and enter new markets with more certainty.

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