We are often inundated with questions from individuals who are considering making the (what can feel like a major) leap into the world of direct authorisation to help them establish the pros and cons of being directly authorised.

It goes without saying that any sort of regulatory application is going to attract a high degree of scrutiny, but we are well placed to advise individuals and firms on their likely success of an application to the FCA.

This guide looks to explain some of the considerations that should be on your radar before embarking on this journey.