Where to start

This UK government site allows you to set up companies, file for them and change their details.

B Lab is the non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet.

Cherrybank has worked with Marshall ACM to develop a suite of financial regulatory training on important subjects such as Conflicts of Interest, Whistleblowing, and Treating Customers Fairly. Marshall ACM also offers training on a wide range of topics, such as managing remote teams, unconscious bias, and leading in uncertain times.

The Bank of England is the prudential regulator in the UK. Their website contains useful information on policy, authorisations, supervision and regulatory reporting.

The FCA is the conduct regulator for 59,000 firms in the UK. Their website contains a wide range of useful resources including the Handbook, which contains the complete record of FCA Rules and Guidance.

1st Formations is a leading online company formation agent in the UK. They offer a comprehensive selection of company registration packages and address services for companies limited by shares, companies limited by guarantee and limited liability partnerships.

Human Risk is a Behavioural Science-led Consulting and Training Firm, specialising in the fields of Risk, Compliance, Conduct and Ethics. They help their clients mitigate the biggest risk facing their organisation: People.

Debra makes it easy for businesses to develop their people. She provides insightful coaching and inspired learning to successfully improve personal and business performance, whether for individuals or teams.

Risk Awareness Week is an online conference run in October with more than 50 interactive workshops in risk-based decision making that you can take, adopt and implement in your business. More than 2,800 people from 121 countries participated in 2019.

Thomson Reuters Practical Law is an online legal know-how service. it provides rigorous peer reviewed resources, such as practical notes, current awareness and standard documents.

The UK Government website provides useful information on setting up a new business. This includes types of business, applicable rules, registering a business, taxes, and intellectual property.

This site contains all UK legislation, both specific to financial services, and more generally. For example, all UK Companies are required to comply with the Companies Act 2006.

The FOS is a free and easy-to-use service that settles complaints between consumers and businesses that provide financial services.

This is the leading professional body for securities, investment, wealth and financial professionals.

This website can help you to find non-executive directors to suit you business needs.