OUR
SERVICES.
Not simply a regulatory host, Bluefriars provides governance, operational and commercial support to financial services businesses across the UK and EU - from initial launch and authorisation through to growth, scale and development.
Services That Support Launch, Growth and Long-Term Development
Bluefriars Group provides strategic, regulatory, governance and operational support to financial services businesses across the UK and Europe.
From regulatory hosting and authorisation through to European market access, intermediary services, acquisitions and specialist consultancy, our team supports businesses at every stage of their development.
With more than 14 years' experience and over 60 business launches completed, we help firms build strong foundations, navigate regulatory requirements and create sustainable platforms for future growth.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Breadth of Expertise Across Financial Services
REGULATORY & GOVERNANCE
• Regulatory Compliance
• Consumer Duty
• Conduct Risk
• Financial Crime
• Product Governance
• Risk Management
• Section 166 Reviews
• Policy & Procedure Design
COMMERCIAL GROWTH & STRATEGY
• Business Launches
• European Market Entry
• M&A Advisory
• Technology Platform Evaluation
• Operational Development
• Business Transformation
INSURANCE & DISTRIBUTION
• MGA & MGU Development
• Managing Agents
• Lloyd's Market
• Coverholder Arrangements
• Binding Authorities
• DUA & Binder Broking
• TOBA Negotiation
• Wholesale Insurance & Reinsurance
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
• UK Insurance Markets
• European Markets
• International Insurance & Reinsurance
• Cross-Border Regulation
• Regulatory Hosting
• Market Access Solutions
LENDING &
FINANCIAL SERVICES
• Consumer Lending
• Credit Broking
• Mortgage Intermediation
• Independent Financial Advisers
• Premium Finance Schemes
• Value Measures
CUSTOMER & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
• Vulnerable Customers
• Contract Certainty
• Client Money Handling
• Operational Risk
• Thematic Reviews
• Governance Frameworks
14+ Years Experience
18 Appointed Representatives
60+ Business Launches
UK & European Market Access
