PRIVATE MARKETS.

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private markets.

Managing investments today means balancing performance with a growing regulatory burden.

From Annex IV reporting and IFPR to ESG disclosures and financial crime controls, the obligations facing fund managers and asset managers have never been greater. Cosegic eases that burden, so you can focus on what matters most.

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FCA Authorisation

FCA authorisation is your foundation in UK financial services. We bring the expertise, rigour and track record to get you there.

MyCosegic

MyCosegic replaces fragmented compliance work with a single operating system where actions, evidence, approvals and oversight live together.

SEC Registration

The US market demands SEC compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Our specialists manage the entire process so you can focus on the opportunity ahead.

Variation of permission

As your business evolves, we help you identify, apply for and secure the FCA permissions that reflect your next phase of growth.

Change in control

When ownership changes, FCA approval is non-negotiable. We bring the precision and expertise to make sure it never becomes an obstacle.

Ongoing Compliance Support

When regulatory demands shift or specialist knowledge is needed fast, our ongoing support gives you access to senior compliance expertise.

Secondments

Providing experienced compliance professionals to strengthen your team and support regulatory priorities.

Consumer Duty

We help you uncover compliance gaps, demonstrate commitment to fair customer outcomes and ensure your policies withstand regulatory scrutiny.

Compliance health check

An independent view of your regulatory position, giving senior leadership the insight to act and strengthen compliance foundations.

Regulatory Reporting

Supporting accurate, timely regulatory reporting to help you meet your ongoing compliance obligations.

ICARA

Practical, proportionate ICARA processes embedded into day-to-day risk management and built to meet regulatory expectations.

Wind-down planning

Compliant, crisis-ready wind-down strategies that are clear, credible and integrated into your prudential risk management framework.

SM&CR

Practical, regulator-ready support that embeds SM&CR confidently across your organisation, tailored to your firm's specific needs.

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Private Equity.

When doing deals in a tough fund-raising environment your time is precious. We help you focus on growing your business by making sure your regulatory obligations are taken care of.

From Consumer Duty and financial promotions to the complexity of AIFMD, placement agents today must deliver quickly when the stakes are high but also operate with integrity and play by the rules. By providing practical working knowledge of the regulatory environment, we empower you to focus on deal making and growing your business sustainably.

Whether its advising fund managers on fund raising from institutions to exploring new markets, we integrate regulatory best practice into your processes. This ensures you operate within the rules without hindering your ability to take advantage of opportunities to close deals.

VENTURE CAPITAL.

In today’s venture capital landscape, every transaction, structure and interaction comes with intricate compliance considerations. At Cosegic, we navigate the developing regulatory landscape on your behalf, so you can focus on closing deals.

From regulatory compliance programmes to insights on KYC and FCA notifications, we serve as your eyes and ears in a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape. Our advisers interpret and anticipate regulatory change, developing tailored compliance programmes that instill confidence.

Rather than letting compliance slow down transactions, we turn it into an advantage by streamlining your processes. From strengthening examination readiness to building compliance programmes that evolve with regulation, we equip you with the controls you need to protect your business.

Private CREDIT.

In private credit, while maintaining your focus on risk management, deal sourcing, and the nuances of restructuring, regulatory considerations arise. We help you to make sure your compliance infrastructure is robust enough to withstand scrutiny from investors and the regulator.

From KYC to MiFID and IFPR, private credit managers today are under pressure to deliver stellar performance but do so while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and regulatory compliance. By providing practical advice on regulation from your ICARA to SM&CR and market abuse, we ensure you can focus on executing your investment strategy.

Our advisors turn compliance from a potential detractor to a catalyst, equipping you with the advice you need to thrive and grow.

real estate.

In real estate today, whether it’s portfolio management, sourcing deals and raising assets, regulatory considerations arise. With our expert regulatory knowledge on hand, we ensure your compliance infrastructure stands up to scrutiny.

Today’s markets require close attention from real estate managers, whether it’s looking after the portfolio or sourcing new deals, regulatory complexities arise. At Cosegic, we remain laser-focused on helping you overcome regulatory challenges to maximise your opportunity for success.

From MIFID II, IFPR and conflicts of interest to refining your governance structure and internal control framework, we go beyond mandatory compliance. At Cosegic, we empower real estate managers with thoughtful compliance management programmes that form a robust yet proportionate framework for you to do business.

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Meet the Investment Firms team

Stephen Roberts

Stephen Roberts

Lead Director, Head of Investment Firms
Daniel Chessher

Daniel Chessher

Director, Investment Firms
Joanna Scott

Joanna Scott

Associate Director, Investment Firms
Colin Iles

Colin Iles

Associate Director, Investment Firms
Tom Lockwood

Tom Lockwood

Associate Director, Investment Firms
Gary Paulus

Gary Paulus

Associate Director, Investment Firms

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Find answers to the questions we’re asked most often, from our compliance and training services to how we can support your business.

What regulatory obligations apply to private markets firms in the UK?

Private markets firms - including private equity, venture capital, private credit, and real estate managers - are subject to a broad range of FCA regulatory obligations, including AIFMD, MiFID II, SM&CR, IFPR, Consumer Duty, and financial promotions rules. Firms with US investors or operations must also navigate SEC requirements. The specific obligations depend on the firm's structure, investment strategy, and investor base, making tailored compliance support essential.

In a challenging fundraising environment, investors conduct rigorous due diligence on a firm's compliance framework before committing capital. A well-structured, audit-ready compliance programme demonstrates organisational credibility, operational discipline, and a commitment to integrity - giving LPs and institutional investors a compelling reason to allocate and maintain confidence throughout the investment relationship.

Compliance obligations around KYC, financial promotions, FCA notifications, and AIFMD can add complexity and time pressure to deal processes if not properly managed. Firms with well-designed compliance frameworks are better positioned to navigate these requirements efficiently, turning compliance into a competitive advantage rather than an obstacle to closing deals and pursuing opportunities.

Common compliance challenges include managing regulatory obligations across multiple fund structures and jurisdictions, maintaining IFPR-compliant capital frameworks, keeping pace with evolving FCA expectations around conduct and financial crime, and ensuring governance structures and internal controls are proportionate to the firm's risk profile. For growing firms, scaling compliance infrastructure to match business growth is a particular challenge.

Cosegic acts as eyes and ears for private equity, venture capital, private credit, and real estate managers in a fast-moving regulatory landscape, interpreting and anticipating regulatory developments across AIFMD, MiFID II, SM&CR, IFPR, and Consumer Duty. From strengthening examination readiness and managing KYC obligations to developing compliance programmes that evolve with regulation, we transform compliance from a potential detractor into a catalyst for growth.

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