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FCA UMBRELLA
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Here are some reasons why a hedge fund should be FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) regulated:
Legal Compliance:
FCA regulation ensures that a fund/financial product/sales person operates in accordance with the legal requirements and regulations set by the financial authorities. This helps the fund to avoid legal issues and potential penalties.
Investor Protection:
FCA regulation aims protect ECM investors by enforcing standards of conduct and ensuring fair treatment. This includes rules on disclosure, transparency, and handling client assets, which enhances investor confidence and trust in the fund.
Market Integrity:
FCA regulation helps maintain the integrity of the financial markets by setting standards for market conduct and preventing market abuse. This includes monitoring and surveillance activities to detect and deter fraudulent or manipulative practices.
Risk Management:
An FCA umbrella regulation requires that your company have robust risk management systems and processes in place. This helps to identify, assess, and manage risks effectively, reducing the potential for financial loss.
Reputation and Credibility:
Being, FCA regulated enhances the reputation and credibility of a your fund. It demonstrates a commitment to high standards of professionalism, ethics, and regulatory compliance, which can attract investors and business partners.
Access to Investors:
Many institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals prefer to invest in FCA Onshore regulated funds due to the additional level of oversight and protection offered.
Being regulated can therefore provide access to a broader pool of potential investors.
In most cases we can cover your fund or/sales person for a monthly fee with, at least a 24 month agreement. It takes a month to create and execute the FCA license umbrella (we cover your fund with our FCA license) with the authorities here.
And we then can apply eventually for your own FCA license with a normal six month registration and waiting period if, accepted by the authorities.