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Frequently
Asked Questions
Fund Services
An FCA‑authorised fund manager is a firm approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to manage investment funds in the UK. Infinity acts as the FCA‑authorised fund manager for your alternative investment fund, allowing you to operate as the investment advisor without needing direct FCA authorisation.
We provide an end‑to‑end fund management solution, including fund structuring, fund launch support, FCA notifications, compliance oversight, and full fund administration services. This enables you to launch your fund efficiently and remain fully compliant with FCA regulations.
Our team has experience across a wide range of structures, including private equity funds, real estate funds, debt funds, offshore funds, and (S)EIS investment funds.
Appointed Representatives
An Appointed Representative is a firm allowed to conduct regulated activities under the supervision of an FCA‑authorised Principal Firm. Infinity acts as your Principal Firm, providing a regulatory hosting solution so you can operate without direct FCA authorisation.
Key benefits include faster market entry, reduced regulatory costs, no need to hold regulatory capital, access to pre‑approved compliance frameworks, and Infinity handling all FCA communications on your behalf.
Yes. The AR route offers significantly quicker approval and is often used by firms that want to start operating while preparing or awaiting their direct FCA authorisation.
Corporate & Administration Services
We offer a full suite of fund administration services, including issuing drawdown notices, calculating distributions, providing NAV statements, and offering fund accounting where required.
Yes. We coordinate legal and tax advice, assist with UK corporate structuring, manage regulatory considerations, and make introductions to trusted advisers and banking partners.
Absolutely. We offer appraisal and due diligence services on direct corporate investments, lending opportunities and fund investments. We can also monitor ongoing investments and provide regular reporting tailored to your needs.
General FAQs
Our services are ideal for fund managers, investment firms, family offices, wealth managers, and businesses seeking FCA regulatory hosting, fund management support, or specialist corporate services.
Yes, we can work alongside your current lawyers, tax advisers and consultants, or make introductions from our trusted adviser network.
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