Contact Login Menu Directly Authorised Becoming directly authorised Supporting you every step of the way Whether you’re looking to start your own firm, or you’re already an established business looking to take the next step, choosing a directly authorised business model can give you more autonomy and increase your earning potential. Smoothing the transition to Directly Authorised Experience & support Our experienced team will aim to ensure you have the best chance of success, offering additional support services both during the authorisation process, and beyond, so you can enjoy freedom of choice over how your business is run in the future. Helping you make the leap Whatever your position, taking the decision to become directly authorised is a big step, but you don't have to do it on your own. Business plans To help to ensure the process is as smooth as possible Bankhall will support you every step of the way, discussing your business plans and providing advice on how best to deal with the FCA from the start, to date of authorisation. Working with you to achieve direct authorisation Initial application support When you’re ready to begin your application, one of our experts will arrange a fact-finding phone call with you to gather all the relevant information and documentation. Once this has been compiled and you have confirmed you’re happy, we will work with you to upload your application to the FCA’s Connect system. Ongoing application support As your application progresses to the FCA’s case handling stage, your Bankhall contact will be copied-in on all email communications between yourself and the regulator, so that we can assist you in providing any additional information requested. Getting your Firm DA ready While you are waiting for your FCA application to progress, Bankhall also offers the following additional services to help you become Direct Authorisation-ready. Compliance implementation day Find out more Business stationery and disclosure documents review Find out more Compliance Oversight And Money Laundering Skills Workshop Find out more Supervisor Skills Workshop Find out more Principals Skills Workshop Find out more Access to the Compliance Support Unit helpdesk Find out more Bankhall Online and regulatory updates Find out more Continuum has been a Bankhall client since we became directly authorised in November 2018 and since then we have found a number of their services to be hugely valuable. Our relationship with Bankhall gives us confidence that the growth and development of the Continuum proposition is backed by an industry-recognised professional and experienced third-party compliance service with Bankhall. Chris Lloyd, Head of Compliance, Continuum (Financial Services) LLP Talk to us Discover more about how Bankhall’s expertise could be tailored to your firm below. Or, to talk to us about your specific requirements, call us today on 0345 300 5326, or email the team Email Bankhall ^ Service Charter Privacy & Security Terms & Conditions Sesame Bankhall Group 0345 300 5326 - Option 2 clientrelationship@bankhall.co.uk Jackson House Sibson Road Sale Manchester M33 7RR No member of the Sesame Bankhall Group accepts responsibility for the content of links to 3rd party sites. You are reminded that your access to and use of this portal is governed by the Sesame Bankhall Group website Terms and Conditions and the SBG Security and Privacy Policy. Bankhall is a trading style of Bankhall Support Services Limited a company registered in England and Wales with number 2785381 which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: Aviva, Wellington Row, York YO90 1WR. ©Bankhall2020 Manage cookies By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings