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Mapping transatlantic risk: FCA-SEC dual-regulated firms in 2026

Hackford maps 698 active firms operating across both the FCA and SEC adviser perimeter, highlighting London concentration, RIA and ERA profiles, RAUM, and cross-border compliance accountability.

23 April 2026

News

Money management app Emma receives direct authorisation from the FCA

Emma Technologies Ltd has received direct authorisation from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), effective 4 March 2026, expanding its permissions across credit, pensions, and investments.

12 March 2026

News

Anglo Chinese Group re-establishes UK presence as Anglo & International Corporate Finance receives FCA authorisation

Anglo & International Corporate Finance Limited, part of the Hong Kong-based Anglo Chinese Group, received FCA authorisation effective 24 February 2026.

2 March 2026

News

Capitolis secures FCA authorisation to operate UK trading facility following Capitalab acquisition

Capital markets fintech Capitolis has received direct FCA authorisation to operate an Organised Trading Facility (OTF), cementing its UK presence following the acquisition of Capitalab.

18 February 2026

News

Former EFG Hermes research team receives FCA authorisation for independent frontier markets firm

Emerging and Frontier Capital, an independent equity research house founded by a team of veteran analysts including several former EFG Hermes executives, received FCA authorisation effective 6 February 2026.

17 February 2026

News

Modo Energy achieves FCA authorisation for industry-first BESS revenue benchmarks

Data analytics firm Modo Energy has received direct FCA authorisation, establishing the energy industry's first regulated revenue benchmarks for battery energy storage systems.

16 February 2026

News

Former Deutsche Bank private credit team receives FCA authorisation for new investment firm

Double Black Partners, founded by former leaders of Deutsche Bank's DB Investment Partners, received FCA authorisation effective 2 February 2026.

12 February 2026

News

Citadel veteran Nico Dil gains FCA approval for European long/short equity hedge fund

Novacore Capital, founded by ex-Citadel PM Nico Dil, received FCA authorisation on 2 February 2026 to run a European long/short equity strategy.

10 February 2026

News

M&A advisory Clairfield secures direct FCA authorisation for UK entity

Clairfield Limited has received direct authorisation from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), effective 5 February 2026.

9 February 2026

News

Global investment office Air Capital Partners receives direct FCA authorisation

Air Capital Partners, founded in 2025, received direct FCA authorisation on 3 February 2026 after operating as Vedra Partners’ appointed representative.

9 February 2026

News

Elmwood Asset Management secures FCA authorisation for UK subsidiary

Elmwood Asset Management's UK entity has received FCA authorisation, effective 12 January 2026. The UK entity has investment permissions and is a MiFID firm.

19 January 2026

News

NordCom Finance secures FCA authorisation to support SME funding across the UK

NordCom Finance has received FCA authorisation, effective 7 January 2026, to support UK SMEs with asset finance and business funding solutions.

15 January 2026

News

My Time secures FCA authorisation to launch digital-first retirement platform focused on decumulation

Digital retirement platform My Time has received direct authorisation from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), effective 5 January 2025, with regulatory permissions covering investment and pensions activities.

14 January 2026

Guide

The FCA Register Extract Service (RES): what it is, what you get, and whether it's right for you

Complete guide to the FCA's Register Extract Service (RES) - bulk data access, pricing, delivery options, and what you actually get from this service.

25 September 2025

Research

Mapping the UK's MiFID firms

London dominates UK MiFID with 4 in 5 firms. Analysis of 2,500 investment firms by geography, permissions, governance roles, and appointed representatives.

9 September 2025

Guide

What does the acquisition of Autus Data Services mean for FCA Register data buyers?

ISS Market Intelligence acquires Autus Data Services. Analysis of what this means for FCA Register data buyers and available alternatives.

22 July 2025

Research

How Hackford classifies FCA-regulated firms for market intelligence

How Hackford classifies FCA-regulated firms into usable market segments for compliance, consulting, and regtech teams.

16 July 2025

Research

Every risk is financial risk for investment managers

Analysis of risk references in annual reports of 1,127 investment managers reveals financial risk dominates all other risk categories.

31 March 2025

Guide

Free FCA Register search tool and quick firm finder

Free FCA Register search tool and quick firm finder. Search active FCA-regulated firms by SIC code or keyword, plus direct FCA Register URL formats.

27 March 2025

Research

The compliance churn signal

What does high churn in compliance oversight roles tell us about the financial services landscape? In 2024, the FCA's SMF16 function—responsible for ensuring...

19 March 2025

Guide

Find firms seeking FCA authorisation

If you're an AE or SDR in compliance consulting or regtech, you know the drill. You have your target. You need qualified leads in financial services. An appr...

18 March 2025

Research

FCA-Regulated Financial Services Firms

The UK's financial services industry is one of the most regulated in the world, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authorit...

25 September 2024

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Latest insights

Mapping transatlantic risk: FCA-SEC dual-regulated firms in 2026

Money management app Emma receives direct authorisation from the FCA

Anglo Chinese Group re-establishes UK presence as Anglo & International Corporate Finance receives FCA authorisation

Capitolis secures FCA authorisation to operate UK trading facility following Capitalab acquisition

Former EFG Hermes research team receives FCA authorisation for independent frontier markets firm

Modo Energy achieves FCA authorisation for industry-first BESS revenue benchmarks

Former Deutsche Bank private credit team receives FCA authorisation for new investment firm

Citadel veteran Nico Dil gains FCA approval for European long/short equity hedge fund

M&A advisory Clairfield secures direct FCA authorisation for UK entity

Global investment office Air Capital Partners receives direct FCA authorisation

Elmwood Asset Management secures FCA authorisation for UK subsidiary

NordCom Finance secures FCA authorisation to support SME funding across the UK

My Time secures FCA authorisation to launch digital-first retirement platform focused on decumulation

The FCA Register Extract Service (RES): what it is, what you get, and whether it's right for you

Mapping the UK's MiFID firms

What does the acquisition of Autus Data Services mean for FCA Register data buyers?

How Hackford classifies FCA-regulated firms for market intelligence

Every risk is financial risk for investment managers

Free FCA Register search tool and quick firm finder

The compliance churn signal

Find firms seeking FCA authorisation

FCA-Regulated Financial Services Firms

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Hackford launches FCA register search platform

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When Compliance Officers Leave: Why Churn Signals Opportunity for RegTech in 2025

Alumnus launches startup to streamline financial services data