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What are the key considerations when a firm contracts with an appointed representative?

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Published on: 28 November 2013
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Brexit: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 (‘IP completion day’) marked the end of the Brexit transition/Implementation period entered into following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Following IP completion day, key transitional arrangements come to an end and significant changes begin to take effect across the UK’s legal regime. This document contains guidance on subjects impacted by these changes. Before continuing your research, see: Brexit and financial services: materials on the post-Brexit UK/EU regulatory regime.

Contracts and appointed representatives

Chapter 12 of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)'s Supervision Manual (SUP 12) and the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Appointed Representatives) Regulations 2001, SI 2001/1217 (Appointed Representatives Regulations) contain specific provisions on the contractual requirements which a firm (referred to as a principal) should adhere to when entering into contractual arrangements with an appointed representative (AR), introducer appointed representative, tied agent or EEA tied agent.

Steps

The following steps will assist in the process of assessing and appointing the services of an appointed representative and in the creation of a contract

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