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Sectors — Digital Finance

Digital Finance.

The regulatory environment for digital finance is continuously evolving, driven by heightened concerns over financial crime, data privacy, consumer protection and financial instability. Areas previously operating with relatively few compliance constraints (for example, cryptocurrency) are having to adapt to more complex legal requirements and implement practical controls. Often, with the limited resources of a startup or scaleup. 

Speak to a sector expert

With Cosegic’s unrivalled compliance knowledge of the Payment Services sector, expert-led training and our highly experienced team, we help payment service firms – from EMIs and APIs to open banking and money remittance firms – to navigate this regulatory maze.

But the impact of our advice goes beyond achieving a successful outcome with your regulatory application. We also empower your business by creating an open relationship built on integrity and trust with regulators, your business partners and, importantly, your customers.

Who we serve
Authorised Payment Institutions

Create an application pack that will meet the exacting expectations and standards of the FCA. One of our highly experienced consultants will be your dedicated resource throughout the process. 

We also provide APIs with ongoing compliance support services to help you solve all of your regulatory needs.  

Explore API services
Electronic Money Institutions

We provide an end to end application service for firms seeking EMI authorisation.

We also provide support services to EMIs to enable them to meet their regulatory obligations, demonstrating resilience and credibility to business partners, clients and regulators.

Explore EMI services
Cryptocurrency

Offering cryptoasset services in the UK requires FCA registration. Our experienced consultants guide you through the complex registration process and support you with ongoing compliance.

Explore Cryptocurrency services
Open Banking

Whether you are offering AISP, PISP (or both) services, Cosegic is here to ensure you meet the necessary regulatory requirements and your on-going obligations. 

Explore Open Banking services
Money Remittance

We will work with you to ensure your FCA application meets the highest standards and is capable of the most detailed scrutiny. 

Explore Money Remittance services
Authorised Payment Institutions

Create an application pack that will meet the exacting expectations and standards of the FCA. One of our highly experienced consultants will be your dedicated resource throughout the process. 

We also provide APIs with ongoing compliance support services to help you solve all of your regulatory needs.  

Explore API services
Electronic Money Institutions

We provide an end to end application service for firms seeking EMI authorisation.

We also provide support services to EMIs to enable them to meet their regulatory obligations, demonstrating resilience and credibility to business partners, clients and regulators.

Explore EMI services
Cryptocurrency

Offering cryptoasset services in the UK requires FCA registration. Our experienced consultants guide you through the complex registration process and support you with ongoing compliance.

Explore Cryptocurrency services
Open Banking

Whether you are offering AISP, PISP (or both) services, Cosegic is here to ensure you meet the necessary regulatory requirements and your on-going obligations. 

Explore Open Banking services
Money Remittance

We will work with you to ensure your FCA application meets the highest standards and is capable of the most detailed scrutiny. 

Explore Money Remittance services
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Nicholas Webb
Nicholas Webb
Managing Director, Digital Finance
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