Drawing on our extensive hands-on approach we are able to offer a range of effective support services tailored to your needs. Our strength and expertise is working with IFAs, helping them meet the regulatory requirements, principally those laid down by the Financial Conduct Authority.
About TIFACTIFAC is a firm of compliance specialists offering practical advice, support and supplementary services to Directly Authorised IFA firms. We aim to help with the burden of Regulatory compliance on our client IFA firms, enabling you to focus more effectively on your core business activities.
We offer two Premier Service options. The Standard Premier Service offering a low-cost Regulatory update and document service with group training included and an Enhanced Premier Service where IFA firms require additional support and a more bespoke service.
This is either on a PAYG basis or an agreed number of cases over six or twelve months. With a focus on ‘Suitability’ and based on the client’s circumstances, ATR / CFL, needs and objectives we can assist firms with our Comprehensive file-checking service.
From Supervisor Refresher courses to Zoom training on Anti-Money Laundering / Data-protection/ Complaints Handling / Anti-Bribery / Whistleblowing we deliver IFA focused training.
We are able to carry out both a remote AND face to face Compliance review / audit service at a competitive price. We do not require IFAs to pay a set monthly retainer and work for most IFAs on a fixed project fee.
Whether you are a member of a Network, or just fancy ‘going it alone’, the benefits of direct authorisation are significant. We can also provide all the necessary guidance and support to vary or resign Permissions where necessary.
We are able to undertake one-off projects for IFA firms who require expertise at a particular point in time. All projects are delivered in a bespoke way, fitting the exact needs of your firm.
We run training sessions for individuals looking to apply for a SMF Approved role with the FCA.
Our sister firm Regulatory Returns Ltd (RRL) can provide assistance with your RegData / GABRIEL return. RRL can complete your RegData / GABRIEL return, relieving you from the stress of this ever changing bi-annual task. They offer an over viewing service where they sense check your input prior to submission to the FCA.
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