Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Checks

Stay in line with UK financial regulatory requirements. With Certn, you’re assured that all candidates are screened for competency and capability, probity, honesty, and integrity.

Turnaround Time: 1 Day
Recommended for: Employers

Protect your reputation and bottom line.

Get the full picture of senior candidates.
Instill confidence in your business with verified checks of potential management hires. Certn’s comprehensive screening verifies that candidates are qualified to lead your company into the future.

Build a financially sound team.
Comprehensively assess your candidates’ credentials and competence. With Certn, it’s easier than ever to mitigate risk of unethical behaviour, financial penalties, and legal disputes.

Create a culture of credibility.
By systematically checking candidates’ references, you build workforce confidence and mitigate safety, compliance, and financial risks.

What you get from Certn’s FCA Checks:

Current status

Verification of name, status, FSR number, controlled functions, current employer name and start date.

Previous companies

Searches all previous companies worked for in a controlled function, with start and end dates.

Disciplinary action

All disciplinary action taken by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or the Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) will be listed along with associated dates.

FCA checks as simple as 1, 2, 3.

Certn is the easiest way to check your candidates’ backgrounds. There’s no setup fees, no minimums, and no hassle.

1. Select your relevant checks
Pick the products you need — and skip the ones you don’t.

2. Verification of information provided by candidate
Candidates fill in details online, then we check it out.

3. Your detailed verification report gets created
Results are consolidated and sent for your review.

FAQs

What is an FCA Check?
International financial services background screening checks are vital in today’s interconnected world. With the globalization of finance and the rise of digital transactions, financial institutions must ensure the integrity and trustworthiness of their employees and clients.

FCA FIT rules require firms to ensure that all staff, in particular senior managers and persons in certificated roles, are screened for 2.1 Honesty, integrity, and reputation and 2.2 Competence and capability.

These checks involve a thorough examination of an individual’s financial history, criminal records, professional qualifications, and reputation in the industry.

What shows up in a FCA Check?
In the UK, nearly all financial service activities must be authorised by the FCA. Certn conducts thorough searches against the register for verification of name, status, FSR reference number, controlled functions, current employer name and start date. The check also searches all previous companies worked for in a controlled function, with start and end dates. All disciplinary action taken by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or the Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) will be listed along with associated dates.

What do I need to run a FCA Check?
To invite someone to complete this check, all you need is their email address.

What is the process?
The process is simple.

1. A secure link is emailed to the person.
2. The candidate consents and inputs their information. The most recent address is used, unless it’s been less than two months.
3. Certn sends the inquiry. The results are available in your Certn dashboard.

How long does it take?
The average turnaround time is 1 day.

Certn makes background screening easy

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Results in 15 minutes

Certn’s digital screening processes use automation and AI to deliver industry-leading turnaround times.

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Vetting that Scales

Boost your recruitment efficiency with access to all of Certn’s global background checks from one place.

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Compliance You Can Rely On

Easily comply with regional and industry laws with automated compliance tools and decades of experience.

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Top-Rated Usability and Support

Impress new hires with a mobile-friendly, digital experience. There’s in-region candidate support along the way.