At Thistle Initiatives our experience of managing a large number of FCA Authorisations suggests that a well thought through application leads to a much faster and generally hassle free conclusion.

We can advise you on whether or not your firm needs authorisation – this is not always as clear-cut as it seems and in some cases is not required. We can also provide Appointed Representative status whilst your application is being processed.

Should you decide upon proceeding with FCA authorisation, then it is a complex process which benefits from specialist knowledge. This is where our vast experience comes in.

Thistle Initiatives can help you to ensure that particular questions the FCA expects answers to have been effectively addressed, as well as assisting in helping you with the questions that will arise throughout the process. By knowing who to talk to and what to say, we aim to ensure that your FCA authorisation process runs as smoothly as possible.

An application completed correctly can lead to authorisation quicker than you think.