threesixty delivers support and personalised solutions to over 950 directly regulated IFA practices, including over 100 discretionary management firms – equating to more than 10,000 registered individuals.

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COMPLIANCE AND TECHNICAL (SPECIALISTS)

To help firms prepare, and meet the FCA’s expectations, a comprehensive range of guidance, resources and support is available to help firms understand and prepare for the proposed Consumer Duty.

(COMPREHENSIVE) CONSUMER DUTY SUPPORT

Our proactive services include business risk assessments, file reviews, helpdesk support and an online self-serve guidance portal. In addition we provide technical support, product and fund research, discretionary management support, CPD services and much more.

(PRAGMATIC) BUSINESS CONSULTANTS

Advice standards and technologies are evolving rapidly. Our team of experts will stretch your thinking and challenge standard practice to keep you ahead of the curve, on a one to one basis, and as part of our expansive learning programmes.

(ENGAGING) TRAINING SOLUTIONS

Our experts provide an unparalleled understanding of the issues impacting discretionary management firms. Our support helps firms to identify and address the unique regulatory challenges they face.

DISCRETIONARY MANAGEMENT (EXPERTISE)

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We work with firms of all sizes. So, whether you’re looking for a little reassurance or more comprehensive support, we have the expertise, experience and knowledge to help.

If you're setting up on your own or leaving a network, we'll guide you through the complexities of your FCA application, ensure you have the right foundations in place to flourish, and provide you with the ongoing support you need.

New start up businesses and firms leaving a network

Firms seeking direct authorisation

Need extra support to keep you ahead of the regulator and your competition? Our services are designed exclusively for financial advice firms. Our specialists will provide you with what you need to protect and grow your business.

Firms already directly authorised

Already authorised firms

Need specialist support? Our team of discretionary management professionals have an unparalleled understanding of the issues that impact discretionary investment management firms.

Discretionary managers

Whether your business is growing organically, or if you are looking to acquire or merge with another business, threesixty has the expertise, experience and a range of bespoke and scalable services to ensure your fully supported.

High growth firms

Who we work with

All consultants providing compliance and technical support are level 4 qualified or beyond. Many of our team are Chartered, some are Level 7 and STEP qualified. We have experts in discretionary management and CISI PCIAM qualified specialists.

Highly qualified

Every year we answer over 100,000 queries, complete over 7,000 client file reviews (over 200 DB cases) and deliver over 2,000 bespoke risk consultancy days. We’ll put that knowledge to work for you.

Extensive experience

Established in 2003, we deliver compliance and business support services to over 950 directly regulated IFA practices, including 100 discretionary management firms. More than 10,000 registered individuals put their trust in us.

Trusted and proven track record

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From online guidance, to hands on consultancy and support, our flexible range of services allows you to choose the level of support needed to protect your business

For firms with an existing compliance resource, who seek external guidance, knowledge and insight to ensure they’re doing the right thing.

Lite

Our most popular service provides all the benefits of our lite service, as well as interaction with our specialists, and access to our suite of training tools, events and business self-assessments.

Core

If you're looking for proactive services to assess risks and deliver practical solutions to protect and grow your business, we can provide optional reviews and assessments in addition to our core services.

Bespoke

Our experts provide an unparalleled understanding of the issues impacting discretionary management firms. Our support will help you identify and address the unique regulatory challenges you face.

Discretionary management support

From application to authorisation we’ll be with you every step of the way, providing support, guidance and reassurance, to ensure you get your new business off to a great start.

FCA application support

Our services, at a glance

From time to time we share content, as well as useful hints and tips, with those who don't contract our services. You can view some of our latest views, guidance and opinions here.

With many firms beginning their annual certification process, the launch of our SM&CR management solution couldn’t come at a better time.

threesixty launch online SM&CR management solution

The FCA’s recent thematic review (TR24/2) has made it clear that many insurance manufacturers and distributors are falling short of expectations. 

Do you need to update your product governance arrangements?

The Consumer Duty requirements have been a focus of our professional lives for the past 18 months, marked by several key milestones. 

Initial insights and lessons learned from the first Governing Body - Consumer Duty Assessment

Latest from threesixty

<p>We love to hear feedback from our clients. It's their feedback that enables us to continually improve and innovate the solutions we provide. In 2023 our Net Promoter Score was a 'world class' 87 across our full range of services.</p>

threesixty has been an amazing support to our business. Their constructive guidance, insight and knowledge helps us navigate and implement necessary measures regarding business risk and their recent support with the Consumer Duty regulations has been a godsend. Having the support of threesixty truly is a no-brainer!

Debbie Brant (Compliance & Operations Director, Bigmore Financial Planning)

Each member of the team is knowledgeable, experienced and incredible helpful. They've provided us with guidance on a wide range of compliance and business issues. Their regular visits and checks ensure we're always on track. Compliance is time consuming and would be impossible without them. Highly recommended.

Claire Markham (Managing Director, F H Manning Financial Services Ltd)

We moved to threesixty for our compliance support and consultancy following several recommendations. It’s so refreshing to have people who don’t sit on the fence with their responses. They give me confidence, not just on compliance but also on processes as well. I would highly recommend them to anyone who takes the compliance interest of their business seriously.

Sean McDermott (Director, Lightside Financial Planning)

threesixty provides our firm with expert guidance and support. They take time to understand how we work as a team and provide practical advice. Together with DD hub, threesixty is of real value to our business, providing us with a wealth of knowledge and experience to help and guide us every step of the way.

Brian Mellor (Director at Brian Mellor Financial Services Ltd)

I honestly think one of the best solution partners we have at Celtic Financial Planning Ltd is our compliance support via threesixty services, the resources and service we have access to is fantastic. I would highly recommend.

Rob Lewis (Director, Celtic Financial Planning Ltd)

We have worked with threesixty for over 5 years and value their partnership as an extension of our own business.

Claudia Clay (Risk and Regulatory Director, The Private Office Ltd)

I've been a client since 2003 and I can say they're head and shoulders above of the rest. Accurate and efficient support, great staff and always on hand to help - nothing is ever too big or small.

Niall Gunn (Managing Director, Prosperis)

threesixty’s helpdesk support never fails to impress. They always take the time to explain to us in clear and precise detail. Thank you for a top-notch service.

Mark Oliver (Consultant, Kingswood Group)

threesixty take the time to truly understand our business and the direction we want to take it in which in turn helps us to manage risk. threesixty’s support is indispensable to us.