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)

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

We help firms both pre and post acquisition, services include detailed regulatory due diligence as well as the provision of ongoing support to maintain and develop an appropriate compliance framework.

Those looking to acquire businesses

We help firms plan their exit and maximise the value of their business.

Those looking to sell their business

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

Advising on mortgages and protection brings its own unique set of challenges. Our specialist support will ensure your firm complies with its regulatory obligations and exceeds your customers expectations.

Mortgage and protection support

Mortgage and protection

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.

To help firms prepare for the consumer duty, threesixty firms have access to the following range of support, including online guidance, a compliance helpdesk, and a series of consumer duty webinars covering each of the four outcomes.

Consumer Duty support

A chance to pick up 60 minutes CPD and sample a threesixty webinar for free.

60 minutes free CPD - The role of an investment committee and the difference between research and due diligence

This week, we bid farewell to our Head of Compliance Delivery Jon Roberts. As Jon retires, he reflects on the changes he has seen during his long financial services career and calls on the FCA to set an appropriate ‘tone from the top’. 

It’s time for the FCA to lead by example

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<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 2021 our Net Promoter Score was 84 across our full range of services.</p>

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 recommended them to anyone who takes the compliance interest of their business seriously.

Sean McDermott (Director, Lightside Financial Planning)

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)

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.

Steven Hall MSc, FPFS (Founding Director, Chartered Wealth Management 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 came highly recommended. We agreed a contract to cover annual business risk visits and regular client review visits and have never looked back. Since threesixty have been checking our files the advisers’ grades have improved a great deal.

Dawn Scott (Cowgills Wealth Ltd, Director)

We've always found them friendly, approachable and professional. Their assistance is invaluable, and our business is in great shape as a result. We take great comfort from their file review service and annual audits, it's nice to know what you're doing well, and how you can continue to improve. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Andrew Burnside (Chartered Financial Planner at RMB Financial Management (UK) Ltd)

Being a sole director, I look after the day to day running of our business and supervise the team. I’d been considering employing a compliance manager, but threesixty's compliance assistant service means I no longer have to. I purchased one day to make sure my policies and procedures were up to date. That was all I needed. When more needs to be done, I'll purchase additional days.