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Consultation on re-bundeling research with execution fees
The regulator issues a consultation on re-bundeling research with execution fees - good news for sell side research and buy side investors.
What can ARs and Principal firms learn from the recent Starling Bank Case
Starling Bank £29 million for poor financial crime controls - DON'T LET IT HAPPEN TO YOU!
Full Customer Due Diligence – Even for Known Clients
Full Customer Due Diligence is important even for clients that you know very well!
What are the advantages of being an Appointed Representative
Being an AR of expert Analysis Group is a quick and cost effective route to market.
How do you manage your Appointed Representative relationships?
Being an Appointed representative of Expert Analysis Group
What happens if I should be regulated but I am not?
Operating a financial services business in the UK without the required authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is a...
Who are the typical clients of Expert Analysis Group?
Our clients are typical experienced professional who have worked for investment banks, corporate finance firms, private equity firms or...
Do I need to be regulated?
A question we are often asked is "Do I need to be regulated?". Unfortunately, it isn't easy to find the answer on the FCA website nor...
What can I do if I am an Appointed Representative of Expert Analysis Group?
Expert Analysis Group has the following permissions and its Appointed Representatives can undertake business that falls within these...
Can I have a corporate client that wishes to raise capital and also have investors who want to provide capital as clients?
While acting for both the buy side and sell side in the same transaction is possible, it presents significant conflcits of interest.
Do I need to notify you of small changes at my firm, such as staff changes or telephone number changes?
Yes, as an Appointed Representative (AR) in the UK, it is generally required to notify the principal firm of any changes, even if they...
Can I have clients from outside the UK?
Reverse solicitation allows UK firms to have non-uk clients, but its not straightforward!
If my firm is regulated can we jointly advise with an unregulated partner?
We were recently asked whether a firm that is not regulated could partner with a firm that is regulated such that the regulated and...
Can I run a Corporate Finance business?
Yes you can. The FCA permissions that Expert Analysis Group has are typical of those of a Corporate Finance firm. You can dig into the...
Do management consultants working on mergers and acquisitions need to be regulated by the FCA?
A management consultant working with a corporate client on an acquisition, may need to be regulated by the FCA!
How do I find out about an FCA regulated firm?
The best way to find out about an FCA regulated firm is to go to the FCA register https://register.fca.org.uk/s/ and use the search...
Can I bring investors together to invest collectively in an investment opportunity without being regulated by the FCA?
In the UK, bringing investors together to invest collectively in an investment opportunity typically involves regulated activities such...
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