FCA/PRA - authorisation workshop

Does your firm want to know more about the FCA / PRA authorisation? We were joined by Hilary Bourne, Head of Department in Authorisations at the FCA and Steven Lacey, Manager in the PRA Authorisations department, as well as specialist regulatory lawyers from across the firm and discussed the following topics:

• The UK regulatory landscape: An overview of the UK regulatory landscape, why a firm might need to be authorised and what is involved
• The application process: How to prepare a successful application, including the timing and the key application documentation, and the key pitfalls to avoid
• Ongoing supervision: What to expect once the firm has been authorised.

Agenda

8am: Breakfast

8.30-9am: Welcome: An overview of the UK regulatory landscape and why firms might need to be authorised

9-10am: Authorisation panel (with external speakers from the PRA and FCA): Key questions about the authorisation process and life as an authorised firm

10-10.15am: Coffee

10.15-11am: Getting it right: How to prepare a successful application (including timing and documents)

11am-12pm: Regulatory “surgeries”, Q&A sessions with specialists

This event was held in person in London and online.