Thinking about going directly authorised?
With the right support behind you, it can be easier than you think.
You may come to a point when you want more say in how your business operates. Perhaps you’re an appointed representative ready to take the next step, or you’re setting up a new firm and want full control from the outset.
Direct authorisation can give you greater freedom to choose your systems, develop your brand and build a business around the clients you want to serve, and the type of products you want to be able to offer to them. It also brings more responsibility. Your firm will need to meet the FCA’s requirements, maintain appropriate systems and controls, and take ownership of its regulatory obligations.
That’s where The Right DA Club comes in. Support from application to authorisation
An FCA application involves more than completing forms. You need to show how your firm will operate, who will be responsible for key decisions, and how you will meet your obligations as expected by the FCA.
Our team can support you through the application process, helping you prepare the information and documentation needed for a successful submission and assist in responding to questions along the way. We can also help you think through the practical steps involved in that transition, so you understand what needs to be planned before you make the move.
The freedom of being Directly Authorised, with all of the support of a network
Getting authorised is the beginning of a new chapter. Once you’re running your DA firm, you will need to keep on top of compliance, regulatory changes, file quality, reporting and the day-to-day decisions that come with running a directly authorised firm.
The Right DA Club offers ongoing support that can be shaped around your firm. Depending on the services you choose, that can include telephone compliance support, file reviews, compliance support days, regulatory reporting assistance, training, and access to a practical document and marketing library.
You can choose one of our core packages, which are most popular, or we can tailor a membership that works for you. Our objective in supporting you is simple – to give you the guidance and resources to run your firm with confidence, while you retain control of your business and make the decisions.
Hear it from one of our valued members:
The Right DA Club have been a great support throughout the process of becoming directly authorised. The team are friendly, approachable and helpful, making what initially felt like a daunting step much easier to navigate. I’ve really appreciated their guidance and would happily recommend them to other brokers considering going DA.
– Jonathan Clements, Member of The Right DA Club
More than just compliance support
Being directly authorised should give you room to develop and grow your business. Alongside regulatory support, our members can access opportunities across the mortgage, later life lending, and insurance market, including lender and provider relationships, product-specific training, virtual coffee mornings and face-to-face events.
Every firm’s route to direct authorisation is different. Tell us what you want to build, and we will help you understand what the move could involve and how The Right DA Club could support you along the way.
Ready to explore your route to DA? Contact The Right DA Club on 01564 732 748 or email club@therightdaclub.co.uk
