Connect is the FCA’s online portal for applications and notifications, and regulated firms are expected to use it accurately and on time. Late, incomplete or incorrect submissions create unnecessary friction with the regulator and can put your permissions at risk.
We prepare and submit FCA Connect notifications on your behalf, so nothing is missed and nothing comes back with questions.
Contact usThis service is for FCA-authorised firms of any size that need to submit notifications or maintain their regulatory records through Connect, particularly firms without a dedicated in-house compliance function.
Connect covers a wide range of regulatory events that firms must report. We regularly support clients with:
We start by understanding the change you need to report. We then identify the correct notification type, prepare the submission, quality-check it against FCA expectations and submit it through Connect. Where the FCA responds with questions, we handle those too, keeping you informed at each stage.
For firms with regular notification needs, we can also manage your Connect account on an ongoing basis as part of our compliance support.
We know how notifications are reviewed on the other side, so we prepare them to be accepted first time.
Clear fees per notification or as part of an ongoing support package.
We handle Connect submissions for firms across multiple regulated sectors, accurately and on time.
Connect is the FCA’s online system for submitting applications, notifications and updates, including authorisation applications, variations of permission, appointed representative notifications and changes to your firm’s standing data.
Late or missed notifications are a breach of your regulatory obligations. They can lead to follow-up from the FCA, damage your firm’s supervisory relationship and, in serious cases, contribute to enforcement action.
Yes. Many of our clients ask us to handle all of their Connect activity as part of a wider ongoing compliance arrangement, so deadlines are tracked and submissions are made without them having to think about it.
FCA regulation and compliance can be complex, but we will help you navigate the process, allowing you to expand your business and create new revenue streams.
Contact us to talk to our friendly team about your requirements.