Direct Authorisation

Going it alone has never been so supported.

We truly understand the entrepreneurial spirit here at Verve; there’s a reason the business has evolved so much over the years! And we know how challenging it can be to get your own business up and running, even before you consider the regulatory overlay of a financial advice firm. Which is why we are here to help!

If you’re not sure whether running your own business is right for you, you can join our free 7 week incubator, designed to look at all options and help you make that decision. It’s ran by The Verve Foundation; head here to find out more.

WHAT WE DO

Kick start your journey to independance.

We will support you and your direct authorisation journey from the very first conception of your business idea through to popping the celebratory fizz when you get your Minded to Authorise from the FCA! From supporting you with your business plan, through to coaching you through FCA interviews, we’re there with you every step of the way. We know you’ll have loads of questions; download our guide below to help begin to answer some of them.

HOW IT WORKS

Using our years of FCA experience to support you.

We’ll begin by helping you review your business plan, assess your existing skills and knowledge and whether we think there are any gaps that the FCA will want addressing. We’ll give you our honest opinion on the likelihood of success of the application and help you consider alternative options if that’s low. If the application goes ahead, we’ll help with any questions that are raised as well as supporting you through interviews and helping you prefer yourself for the moment your business gets to go live!

  • Discover

    Discovering whether direct authorisation is right for you, right now.

  • Application

    Submitting your application and liaising with the FCA on any queries.

  • Creation

    Creating your business plan and client proposition.

  • Development

    Developing a robust internal framework, to ensure the new business hits the ground running.

WHY CHOOSE US

We're here to kick start your journey.

01

No tie-in to use our ongoing compliance service (though you can if you want!).

02

Honest, transparent advice and support from financial services experts.

03

Wider support is available from our team for your business framework and CIP.

04

Use of our techology to manage process and keep your fees low.

Supporting advice firms on their journey to becoming directly authorised is possibly the most rewarding part of my job. We love being able to guide them through the process, ensuring they meet all regulatory requirements while empowering them to run their businesses with confidence. Helping them achieve such a milestone is always celebrated!

Maddie Delboy

Compliance Manager

Using Verve has made, what could have been a long drawn out and somewhat daunting task, much easier. The team have been very supportive in all aspects of the process and liaised with the FCA on my behalf very well.

Steve Milligan

Milligan Financial Planning

GET STARTED

If you’re wondering exactly what the direct authorisation journey entails, grab a copy of our guide to find out more. Or if you are ready to go, book a chat with one of the team who will help you get started!

The Adviser incubator

Structured 12 or 7 week programmes, including business consultancy & regulatory guidance.

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