Corporate finance

Consultation on re-bundeling research with execution fees

The regulator issues a consultation on re-bundeling research with execution fees - good news for sell side research and buy side investors.

What can I do if I am an Appointed Representative of Expert Analysis Group?

As an AR of Expert Analysis Group you can: advise on investments, arrange (bring about) deals in investments and make arrangements with a view to transactions in investments.

Can I act for both a corporate client that wishes to raise capital and an investor client who wants to provide the capital?

While acting for both the buy side and sell side in the same transaction is possible, it presents significant conflcits of interest.

Can I run a Corporate Finance business?

Yes you can. The FCA permissions that Expert Analysis Group has are typical of those of a Corporate Finance firm. You can dig into the details of what the FCA considers to be Corporate Finance activities at the link below, alternatively you can contact us and we can explain in plain English or look at our regulation pages . https://www.handbook.fca.org.uk/handbook/glossary/G231.html