Specialist support for discretionary wealth and fund managers (DFMs)

Stay ahead of rapidly evolving regulation and changing consumer expectations. Our expert, independent support and integrated technology solutions have been designed with DFMs in mind.

How we can help you

We created our specialist DFM solutions to give you more freedom and control – so you can generate more value from your business and deliver the very best service to your clients. Whether in discretionary, advisory, or execution only portfolios, our industry-leading regulatory support and best of breed technology supports every step of your business journey.

Benefit

from unrivalled regulatory expertise and in-depth knowledge of the DFM market.

Enjoy

tailored support with modular, targeted solutions and the option to add services.

Save time

with an integrated end-to-end compliance and technology platform.

Regulatory expertise

Minimise risk

Stay on top of changing regulations to reduce risk within your business and optimise outcomes for consumers.

  • Build strong foundations for compliance and greater regulatory resilience with our core and add-on services.
  • Improve your service to customers with director-level, targeted support from the market leader.
  • Increase consistency in your ways of working with bespoke investment processes and support.
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Financial technology

Simplify processes

Improve efficiency within your business using our market-leading technologies, which work together seamlessly to streamline your advice process.

  • Tailor your support with our comprehensive end-to-end solutions, which include: risk profiling, fund analysis, cash flow modelling and much more.
  • Choose the most suitable products for your clients with insight gathered from product research and comparison tools.
  • Demonstrate your compliance credentials with access to specialist learning and regulatory technology.
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Business support

Increase value

With our personalised support, we’ll help steer your discretionary business through change and capitalise on growth opportunities.

  • Improve performance from employee to board level, with bespoke consultancy delivered by experienced senior directors.
  • Strengthen staff knowledge by choosing from 400+ industry-leading events on topics including: regulation, investments, pensions and lending.
  • Enhance your proposition and grow your client base using our product panels, marketing and referral services.
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Products and services for DFMs

Acquisition & exit

Grow your business or realise its value with Horizon, our exclusive firm buyout service.

  • Realise the value of your business when it’s time to exit
  • Find the right firm to acquire if you’re looking to grow
  • Find the right deal for you and your clients
BUSINESS SUPPORT

Financial planning

Optimise the advice process with free access to Defaqto Engage, the UK’s most comprehensive financial planning tool.

  • Streamline operations with a single solution- from ATR to research and suitability reporting
  • A consistent methodology to help lower risk
  • Deliver a confidence-inspiring advice journey that leads to sustained growth
FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY

Regulatory evidencing

Show how you’re meeting Consumer Duty regulations with leading tech solutions to evidence you’re working in the best interests of your clients:

  • Identify and support vulnerable clients
  • Collect detailed customer feedback to evidence understanding and value
  • Maintain your knowledge and demonstrate your competency
FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY

Compliance services

Mitigate risk with our expert guidance, support and oversight. Our flexible services can be built around your needs to help you operate in a consistently compliant manner.

  • Compliance & technical helpdesks
  • Authorisation & FCA reporting
  • Regulatory updates & resources
REGULATORY EXPERTISE

Advice quality

Make sure you’re operating in line with regulatory requirements with reviews, advice and guidance from our expert teams.

  • Supporting with your advice processes
  • Training and competency and certification scheme management
  • Reviews and support for more complex cases
REGULATORY EXPERTISE

Business consultancy

Use our cost-effective consultancy to design and implement clear, consistent documentation and processes that streamline your customer service.

  • Bespoke investment process
  • PROD & fair value analysis
  • CIP & CRP support
REGULATORY EXPERTISE

Acquisition & exit

Grow your business or realise its value with Horizon, our exclusive firm buyout service.

  • Realise the value of your business when it’s time to exit
  • Find the right firm to acquire if you’re looking to grow
  • Find the right deal for you and your clients
Find out more
BUSINESS SUPPORT

Financial planning

Optimise the advice process with free access to Defaqto Engage, the UK’s most comprehensive financial planning tool.

  • Streamline operations with a single solution- from ATR to research and suitability reporting
  • A consistent methodology to help lower risk
  • Deliver a confidence-inspiring advice journey that leads to sustained growth
Find out more
FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY

Regulatory evidencing

Show how you’re meeting Consumer Duty regulations with leading tech solutions to evidence you’re working in the best interests of your clients:

  • Identify and support vulnerable clients
  • Collect detailed customer feedback to evidence understanding and value
  • Maintain your knowledge and demonstrate your competency
Find out more
FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY

Compliance services

Mitigate risk with our expert guidance, support and oversight. Our flexible services can be built around your needs to help you operate in a consistently compliant manner.

  • Compliance & technical helpdesks
  • Authorisation & FCA reporting
  • Regulatory updates & resources
Find out more
REGULATORY EXPERTISE

Advice quality

Make sure you’re operating in line with regulatory requirements with reviews, advice and guidance from our expert teams.

  • Supporting with your advice processes
  • Training and competency and certification scheme management
  • Reviews and support for more complex cases
Find out more
REGULATORY EXPERTISE

Business consultancy

Use our cost-effective consultancy to design and implement clear, consistent documentation and processes that streamline your customer service.

  • Bespoke investment process
  • PROD & fair value analysis
  • CIP & CRP support
Find out more
REGULATORY EXPERTISE

"We have received exceptional service from SimplyBiz DFM since we joined. Our journey has been worry-free and extremely supportive, their knowledge and experience has been second to none. They’re clearly specialists in the discretionary field and we would not be without them."

Sarah Carling
COO Two10 Investment Services

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