Thornbridge Investment Management, a regulated and well-resourced team based in London, is providing firms and individuals with specialist, compliant expertise through a suite of services, including the option to partner with the organisation as an Appointed Representative.
Designed to address the many complexities and challenges of meeting mandatory regulatory requirements, this service also enables clients to nominate Thornbridge as an investment manager for a portfolio, fund, or managed account.
Demand for Appointed Representative assistance in the UK
Thornbridge has become a sought-after partner for firms and individuals seeking cost-effective, faster routes to market or to engage in regulated activities in the UK market. This is owing to its track record, established infrastructure and resources.
Appointed Representatives can outsource their compliance and regulatory obligations to the in‑house team at Thornbridge, allowing them to remain focused on their core operations and key business activities. Alongside the assurance that all regulatory expectations are being met, the advantages to clients include:
- Support and guidance from a highly experienced team
- Access to reliable, trusted partners
- Faster and more financially efficient routes to market
- Lower costs of investment in compliance infrastructure
- Ongoing assistance with evolving regulations
- Scalable services based on the size and position of the business
Firms that become Appointed Representatives of Thornbridge Investment Management retain control, with their own identities and ownership, while Thornbridge acts as the principal, offering compliance and regulatory solutions.
Comprehensive compliance infrastructure offered by Thornbridge Investment Management
Compliance is a major consideration for any financial services firm or provider intending to operate in the UK under the jurisdiction of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It can pose a high barrier to entry for younger or smaller firms, or for those hoping to extend services from overseas into the UK market.
Thornbridge removes those barriers with its boutique culture, ensuring clients can discuss their objectives and requirements with an approachable, pragmatic team that has access to a wealth of resources and experience.
Appointed Representative services are tailored to each business’s requirements and include a full suite of compliance manuals and policies, delivered via a secure client portal that ensures businesses can meet their compliance needs in one place.
Combining proprietary and third-party technology further enables Thornbridge to offer economies of scale, allowing clients to utilise governance functions and guidance at a significantly lower cost than investing in their own infrastructure.
Existing clients have commented on their experiences as Appointed Representatives, with one firm that partnered with the company at an early stage saying, ‘Working with Thornbridge got us started, helped us manage the risks and supported us as we grew the business.’
A separate client firm noted the importance of the advice and support provided, stating that, ‘Thornbridge allows us to carry out regulated activities without us being directly authorised by the FCA. The knowledge and expertise they bring to the table make them an invaluable asset to the business.’
About Thornbridge Investment Management
Thornbridge Investment Management is a well-established team of specialists in financial services, with an emphasis on practical solutions and cost-efficiencies.
It provides clients looking to engage in regulated activities the ability to do so safely and compliantly, with end-to-end support, from setting up a company in the UK to fulfilling all required regulatory and governance obligations over the long term.
Operating from a head office in the City of London, and with over a decade of professional expertise, the company also provides investment fund services alongside its appointed representative services.
Prospective clients interested in discussing their requirements with the Thornbridge team can find further information about the business and its services on its website or by contacting the company to arrange a convenient time to talk.
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About Thornbridge Investment Management
Thornbridge Investment Management offers hosted fund management & appointed representative services. Based in the City of London, we provide outsourced solutions to investment firms and individuals under our regulatory umbrella. Our areas of focus are fund advisory, investment advisory and distribution. Thornbridge is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 713859).
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