client bank and business model, and introductions to buyers who have completed a structured buyer check and profile.
Buyers using the Affinity Programme will benefit from a structured profiling process designed to help them demonstrate their worth to sellers, and access to better-prepared opportunities via a structured model, prioritising the quality of introductions. Buyers will also receive scalable compliance and due diligence support, helping them to grow responsibly, in line with the FCA’ s recent guidance.
Alex Whitson continued,“ Ultimately, the Affinity Programme exists for clients. When advisers retire or firms change hands, clients deserve continuity: someone who will understand their goals, look after them properly and exceed their expectations. isn ' t quite the right fit for them or their clients. The Affinity Programme is about changing that. We ' re using our scale, relationships and our independence to raise the bar for the firms involved and, crucially, for their clients.”
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Firms interested in finding out more, or registering their interest, can contact: affinityprogramme @ fintelservices. co. uk.
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