Clients we have helped
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Why Buckingham Capital Consulting
What you can expect from working with us.
Experience
Our team has advised payment institutions across the UK and Europe since 2013. Each engagement is led at director level by senior consultants with extensive experience in FCA authorisation.
Expertise
Our specialism is FCA payments licensing and regulatory compliance. We combine technical command of the regulatory framework with direct insight into the FCA's review standards, ensuring applications meet the regulator's expectations at first submission.
Outcomes
We have secured FCA authorisations for acquirers, money remittance operators, payment processors, open banking providers, and foreign exchange firms. Selected client outcomes are set out in our case studies below.
Download our free guide on FCA payment institution (API) licence authorisation and how to ensure a successful outcome with your application.
FCA API licence guide
FAQs
Specialists in FCA payments authorisation since 2013
Every engagement is led at director level. You work directly with the senior practitioners preparing your application, not a delegated team. Buckingham Capital Consulting has focused on FCA payments and e-money authorisations since 2013, with successful outcomes across acquirers, remittance operators, open banking providers, B2B payment platforms, and foreign exchange firms. We know what the FCA expects on first submission, and we prepare accordingly.
Latest insights on payment institutions
FCA API licence success stories
Project: Nexpay
Overview:
Nexpay engaged our team to assist them in obtaining the FCA's API licence (authorised payment institution) and ensuring their compliance framework was robust enough for their expanding international operations.
Scope of Work:
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Prepared and submitted the API licence application.
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Developed compliance policies and operational procedures.
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Conducted thorough risk assessments and compliance audits.
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Provided continuous regulatory advisory and support.
Outcomes Delivered:
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Successfully obtained API license approval.
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Established a robust compliance framework, ensuring smooth operations across multiple jurisdictions
Overview:
Global Send engaged us to guide them through the API licence process and implement a compliance framework for their growing international operations.
Scope of Work:
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Developed project plan and regulatory road map.
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Prepared and submitted API licence application.
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Conducted compliance audits and gap analysis.
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Provided continuous compliance advisory support.
Outcomes Delivered:
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Successfully obtained API licence.
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Developed a clear regulatory road map.
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Identified and addressed compliance gaps.
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Established monitoring systems for ongoing adherence.
Project: Global Send
Project: Onpoint Money
Overview:
OnPoint Money required assistance with their SPI registration and the creation of a robust compliance framework.
Scope of Work:
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Managed SPI registration and submission.
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Developed compliance policies and operational procedures.
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Provided ongoing regulatory and compliance advisory.
Outcomes Delivered:
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Secured SPI registration.
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Established strong compliance policies and procedures.
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Improved financial management practices.
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Integrated technology solutions for streamlined operations.
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