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Buying an FCA-Authorised Firm vs Applying: UK Guide
Should you buy an FCA-authorised firm or apply from scratch? Compare timelines, risks, and regulatory expectations for UK regulated acquisitions.
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How to Sell an FCA-Regulated Firm: What Serious Sellers Should Know
Thinking about selling an FCA-authorised firm? Learn how regulated firm sales really work, what buyers evaluate first, and how to prepare before engaging.
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EMI Licence for Sale UK: What Buyers Need to Know
Considering an EMI licence for sale in the UK? Learn how authorised EMI acquisitions work, FCA change-of-control risks, timelines, and how serious buyers prepare.
How Buyers Are Screened Before Receiving an IM
Discover why buyer screening exists in regulated acquisitions, what serious operators expect, and how structured intake supports credible transactions.
Anonymised Information Memorandums: What Buyers See First
What does an anonymised IM actually show? Learn how serious buyers evaluate regulated acquisitions before NDA disclosure.
What Buyers Look for in Regulated Licence Acquisitions
Discover what serious buyers evaluate before acquiring FCA or EU-regulated firms, including governance, regulatory history, and acquisition readiness signals.
FCA Change of Control Delays: What Buyers Must Know
Learn the most common reasons FCA change-of-control approvals are delayed during regulated acquisitions and how serious buyers prepare for smoother reviews.
PSP Licence for Sale in the UK: What Buyers Need to Know
Looking for a PSP licence for sale in the UK? Learn how FCA-authorised payment firm acquisitions work, key risks buyers evaluate, and where deals slow down.
Cross-Border Fintech M&A: UK vs EU Regulated Acquisitions
A practical guide to cross-border fintech M&A. Learn how UK and EU regulated acquisitions differ, where deals stall, and what serious buyers evaluate first.
Acquiring a VASP Licence: What Serious Buyers Evaluate First
Considering a VASP licence acquisition in the UK or EU? Learn how regulated crypto firm acquisitions work, what buyers screen first, and where deals commonly stall.
Dormant Licence Acquisitions: What Serious Buyers Should Know
Considering a dormant regulated firm acquisition? Learn the real risks, governance issues, and why dormant licences can be harder than active acquisitions.
Understanding FCA Change in Control: What Buyers Should Expect
A practical guide to FCA change in control approvals during regulated acquisitions. Learn what regulators assess, why approvals delay, and how serious buyers prepare.