Changes in authorisation & How we can help you Rachel Lewis - Director of Authorisation & Contact Centre Siobhan Chambers - Senior Authorisation Advisor
Introduction Decisions on new firm applications made in September 2015 took an average of 1.6 months In January 2014, the average was 4.2 months
What has already changed Multi-Disciplinary Practices Simplified forms for changes in legal entity and Legal Disciplinary Practices Better and more targeted use of external background checks Accounts Rules
Future Changes Deemed approved COLP/ COFAs for small firms Sole Practitioner changes Separate Business Rule Managers in ABS corporate owners no longer need to be separately authorised
Future Changes Cont. Simplified firm application form (FA1 form) Simplified candidate declaration sign off Updated website and guidance Accounts Rules
What else is planned? Post authorisation satisfaction survey Accounts Rules phase 3 Online forms
An example of what is possible Joint ventures Other Types of Model MDPs Local authorities and trade unions e.g. ABS Structure
How we can help? Pre-application engagement Advice on Accounts Rules Advice on qualifications Renewals