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Changes to the Appointed Representative Regime

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Changes to the Appointed Representative Regime What is the Appointed Representative Regime? The Appointed Representative (AR) regime is a regulatory framework that allows individuals or firms to provide financial services to customers on behalf of a regulated firm. It allows self-employed representatives to engage in regulated activities, without having to be authorised. Introduced in 1986 […]

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Regulatory Hosting Vs Direct Authorisation

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Regulatory Hosting Vs Direct Authorisation: Which is the best option for your business? Many activities undertaken by an investment manager in the UK are regulated activities and are central to a fund manager’s role. Individuals or companies undertaking these regulated activities in the UK must be properly authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or

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Regulating Cryptocurrencies – Why Opinion is Divided

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Cryptocurrency Regulation: Why Regulating Cryptocurrencies divides opinions It seems impossible nowadays to avoid reading or hearing about cryptocurrencies. From Bitcoin’s initial release in 2009 to the subsequent hype from celebrity endorsements to the reactions of investors after recent sharp drops – the highs and lows of a digital payment system, designed to not rely on

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