FCA Authorisation and Outsourced Compliance Execution
Mirabella Managed Solutions combines advisory, managed services, and regulatory technology to help firms launch, grow, and protect their business.
Achieving FCA authorisation and building a scalable compliance program can be complex and time consuming.
Mirabella Managed Solutions offers a white-glove service that supports investment managers across the full authorisation-to-operation lifecycle, from regulatory applications through the implementation, oversight, and execution of a robust compliance program.
With ongoing compliance program management handled by our specialists, senior leaders can focus on scaling the business, strengthening client relationships, and driving long-term strategy, confident that ACA experts are managing regulatory obligations.
If you’re looking to free up time to focus on growth, book a consultation with our team.
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How We Deliver
We’ll support you at every stage of your journey.
FCA Regulatory Expertise
Comprehensive Support
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Our End-to-End Support Model
Mirabella Managed Solutions provides a fully-structured FCA compliance framework covering every element required to operate confidently under your own licence. Our support model includes:
Authorization & registration services
Simplify US, UK, and EU applications.
Compliance program development and enhancement
Develop compliance manuals, policies.
Compliance program and thematic reviews, mock exams, gap analysis
Identify weaknesses and conduct health checks.
Consulting services
Advisory services, RegTech, ESG, and cybersecurity.
E-learning and education
Consultant-led training and on demand e-learning.
FINOP accounting services
Outsourced registered FINOP and outsourced accounting functions.
Fund officer services
Placing experienced officers close to the board.
Inspection support services
Document review, personnel prep, chaperoning.
Liquidity risk and prudential services
Manage ICARA process and liquidity rules.
Outsourced chief compliance officer (OCCO)
Leverage compliance experts for quality and scalability.
Regulatory filings
Draft, review, and file efficiently with our global specialists.
Regulatory hosting
Gain faster access to the UK and European markets with ACA Mirabella
Senior manager obligations
Prepare and file FCA applications under SM&CR. Training and document maintenance.
Trade and transaction reporting services
Identify and fix MiFIR and EMIR reporting exceptions.
End-to-end support through the FCA authorisation process, including preparation of all documentation, regulatory narrative, submission, and responses to FCA queries.
End-to-end support through the FCA authorisation process, including preparation of all documentation, regulatory narrative, submission, and responses to FCA queries.
Support with product specific regulatory submissions and approvals, ensuring timely and accurate filings across relevant regimes.
Guidance and oversight of prudential requirements, including capital adequacy, Internal Capital Adequacy and Risk Assessment (ICARA) preparation, and ongoing monitoring.
Development and maintenance of core compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned to FCA expectations.
Practical day-to-day support to manage regulatory activities, maintain required documentation, and respond to emerging compliance needs.
Oversight of transaction reporting controls to help ensure accuracy, completeness, and FCA compliance.
End-to-end support through the FCA authorisation process, including preparation of all documentation, regulatory narrative, submission, and responses to FCA queries.
Management of core FCA regulatory obligations, including routine filings, notifications, and ongoing reporting requirements.
Design and oversight of Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) frameworks, including governance maps, role responsibilities, and ongoing compliance.
Implementation and maintenance of proportionate AML and financial crime controls, client onboarding frameworks, and KYC procedures.
A structured, risk–based monitoring program designed to test and evidence the effectiveness of your firm’s controls.
Delivery of tailored training for senior management and staff, ensuring competency and regulatory awareness across the business.
Ad-hoc regulatory support, guidance, and issue resolution from our experienced team of FCA specialists.
Common Challenges We Help Solve
As firms establish or scale an FCA-authorised business, several recurring challenges emerge:
- Designing governance, oversight, and SM&CR structures that meet FCA expectations.
- Balancing regulatory readiness with commercial growth priorities.
- Limited specialist capacity to manage ongoing compliance obligations.
- Aligning regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
Mirabella Managed Solutions helps firms move past these constraints. Our specialists provide the governance, oversight, and execution needed to maintain regulatory confidence while enabling leaders to focus on growth.
The Benefits of Operating Under Your Own Licence
Autonomy and Control
Build an operating environment that aligns with your business model and strategic ambitions.
Built for Scale
A regulatory foundation designed to support long-term growth and increased regulatory complexity.
Institutional Credibility
Reassurance for clients, investors, and regulators through robust governance and transparent oversight.
Tailored and Resilient
A regulatory framework tailored to your risks, with continuity through expansion, restructuring, or new product launches.
With Mirabella Managed Solutions, you gain the assurance of an FCA–aligned regulatory environment combined with the flexibility and independence of operating under your own licence.
Regulatory Frameworks Designed for Growth
Choosing the right partner is critical when establishing or growing an FCA-authorised firm. With Mirabella Managed Solutions, you get:
Expert FCA Experience
A proven track record helping firms achieve and maintain FCA authorisation with proportionate, practical frameworks.
Operationally Embedded Guidance
Specialists who integrate with your team to design, implement, and oversee governance, compliance, and regulatory operations.
A Scalable, Future-Ready Model
A regulatory environment built for long-term resilience and success, tailored to your business model.
Ready to build a regulatory foundation that supports your ambitions.
FAQs
What is Mirabella Managed Solutions?
Mirabella Managed Solutions provides a blend of regulatory advisory, managed services, and technology solutions from ACA. This holistic approach allows firms to operate under their own licence without outsized investment in compliance resources.
If my firm is already FCA-authorised, can I still use Mirabella Managed Solutions?
Yes. Mirabella Managed Solutions supports both newly authorised firms and firms that already hold FCA permissions. If you are already authorised, our team can assess your existing compliance framework, enhance governance and oversight, and take on the ongoing regulatory workload, from monitoring and filings to SM&CR, prudential requirements, and day-to-day compliance execution.
This allows established firms to strengthen their regulatory environment while freeing internal resources to focus on growth.
How is Mirabella Managed Solutions different from regulatory hosting?
Mirabella Managed Solutions is not a regulatory hosting service. Regulatory hosting allows firms to operate under the host’s permissions.
In contrast, Mirabella Managed Solutions helps firms secure and operate under their own FCA authorisation, while outsourcing the execution of the compliance program, including governance, filings, monitoring, SM&CR, prudential requirements, and ongoing compliance execution. This service is also available to firms that are already authorised and want to outsource or enhance their existing compliance operations.
Mirabella Managed Services is designed for firms that want independence, long‑term control, and a fully-managed compliance infrastructure without relying on a host’s permissions.
Who is Mirabella Managed Solutions designed for?
Firms that are seeking to become or are already FCA regulated and prefer an outsourced model for compliance operations, governance frameworks, reporting, and regulatory oversight.
What FCA requirements can Mirabella manage on an ongoing basis?
Mirabella supports firms with SM&CR, ICARA, AML/KYC, regulatory filings, compliance monitoring, transaction reporting oversight, prudential obligations, governance frameworks, and day-to-day regulatory execution.
Can Mirabella help firms prepare for and submit their FCA authorisation application?
Yes. Mirabella guides firms through the end-to-end FCA authorisation process, including application pack preparation, regulatory narrative, documentation, and responding to FCA queries.
How does Mirabella support firms as they scale?
Mirabella provides a future-ready compliance framework that evolves with business growth, supporting structural changes, new products, increased oversight demands, and more complex regulatory expectations.
What types of firms benefit most from Mirabella Managed Solutions?
Investment managers, boutique asset managers, and overseas firms establishing a UK presence can all benefit from a fully-managed service.
Can you help with overseas regulatory applications such as SEC, FSRA, or DFSA?
Yes. Many firms expanding beyond the UK require support across multiple regulatory regimes. ACA’s international specialists work with firms seeking authorisation under global frameworks such as the SEC, NFA, FSRA, and DFSA, helping ensure applications, governance structures, and compliance frameworks are aligned and scalable across jurisdictions.
Does Mirabella integrate with technology such as ComplianceAlpha?
Yes, Mirabella uses ComplianceAlpha® workflows to streamline governance, surveillance, oversight, documentation, and real-time visibility, helping firms maintain a robust and evidence-based regulatory position.
What if my firm wants a fully-managed FCA authorisation and compliance solution?
If you want a complete outsourced model, from FCA authorisation through to day-to-day compliance management, you can transition to Mirabella Managed Solutions.
Our team will assess your needs, manage your FCA application (if applicable), and build an end-to-end regulatory environment that operates on your behalf.
Simply request a strategy session and our specialists will guide you through your options.
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