The cost of incomplete packs
Most delays stem from inconsistent governance evidence and unclear operational readiness. Regulators want to see that policies, staffing, and technology are aligned with the proposed license scope.
The essentials
Governance and control ownership
Board oversight, compliance leadership, and internal reporting lines must be documented clearly and supported by appointment letters.
Operational readiness
Show how client onboarding, execution, and recordkeeping will work on day one. Include evidence of vendor due diligence for any outsourced functions.
How to accelerate timelines
Build a single source of truth for documents, maintain a query log, and pre-emptively answer questions around capital, outsourcing, and outsourcing oversight.