ComplianceUnderstanding FCA Authorisation: A Step-by-Step Guide for EMIs
Breaking down the FCA authorisation process for Electronic Money Institutions — from the initial application to ongoing obligations.

Frontiers Consulting Ltd
FCA and FINTRAC-aligned compliance, licensing and company formation support across the UK, Canada and Bangladesh.
Frontiers Consulting is a specialist advisory firm for two connected challenges: staying compliant once you're regulated, and getting properly set up wherever you're expanding.
We support EMIs, Payment Institutions, MSBs and fintechs with licensing, AML/CFT compliance and governance — and support any growing business with company formation, banking readiness and accounting across the UK, Canada and Bangladesh.

Compliance and business setup are designed together so your regulatory story and corporate structure are never developed in isolation.
Company incorporation and market entry, business banking support, and accounting & taxation across the UK, Canada and Bangladesh.
Outsourced compliance & MLRO support, EMI/PI licensing, AML/CFT audits, and compliance training. Built for the UK (FCA, HMRC) and Canada (FINTRAC).
Strategic and operational advisory for regulated firms preparing to license, scale or restructure.
SMEs, corporations and investors expanding into the UK, Canada or Bangladesh.
Electronic Money Institutions, Authorised/Small Payment Institutions, Money Services Businesses and remittance/FX firms.
Fintech founders preparing to license or expand into a new jurisdiction.
We design compliance and company structures that hold up under scrutiny, not just paperwork that satisfies a checklist.
Regulatory compliance, AML, licensing and cross-border business setup insights for the UK, Canada and Bangladesh.
ComplianceBreaking down the FCA authorisation process for Electronic Money Institutions — from the initial application to ongoing obligations.
AML/CFTThe key components of a compliant AML/CFT framework for MSBs operating in the UK, including risk assessment, policies, and controls.
Business SetupA practical guide covering the registration process, banking requirements and compliance considerations for non-UK residents setting up a company.
ComplianceEverything a Money Services Business needs to know about registering with FINTRAC, reporting obligations and maintaining compliance.
LicensingThe most frequent reasons EMI licence applications are delayed or rejected — and what applicants can do to strengthen their submission.
Business SetupWhy regulated businesses struggle to open and maintain business bank accounts — and how proper preparation and documentation can change the outcome.
Discuss your compliance, licensing, or market-entry needs with Frontiers Consulting.