Useful Links & Resources
A curated directory of industry bodies, regulatory organisations, and professional resources relevant to commercial finance.
Below you will find a carefully curated selection of external websites and resources that may be useful during your commercial finance journey. These include the key industry bodies, regulatory organisations, property-related authorities, and business support services that are most relevant to our clients.
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Industry Bodies & Professional Associations
Organisations that represent and regulate the commercial finance industry, setting standards for brokers and lenders.
National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB)
The principal trade body for the UK commercial finance broker industry. The NACFB promotes professionalism, compliance, and best practice across the sector.
Finance & Leasing Association (FLA)
The leading trade body for the asset, consumer, and motor finance sectors in the UK. Represents over 300 members accounting for the vast majority of UK lending.
UK Finance
The collective voice for the banking and finance industry, representing nearly 300 firms across the sector including banks, building societies, and finance companies.
British Business Bank
A government-owned economic development bank dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller UK businesses.
Regulatory & Government Bodies
Key regulatory organisations overseeing financial services, data protection, and fair competition in the United Kingdom.
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
The UK's financial services regulator. The FCA ensures that financial markets work well for individuals, businesses, and the economy as a whole.
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
The UK's independent authority upholding information rights in the public interest, including GDPR compliance and data protection.
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Promotes competition for the benefit of consumers, both within and outside the UK. Investigates mergers, market studies, and anti-competitive behaviour.
Companies House
The UK registrar of companies. Company information including accounts, directors, and filing history can be searched freely online.
Property & Valuation
Organisations relevant to property finance, valuation standards, and the UK property market.
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
The global professional body for surveyors and property professionals. RICS sets and enforces the standards that all valuation surveyors must follow.
HM Land Registry
Registers ownership of land and property in England and Wales. Provides title information, price-paid data, and official copies of title deeds.
Planning Portal
The UK government's online planning resource. Provides access to planning applications, building regulations, and guidance for development projects.
Legal & Insolvency
Resources for legal matters, company insolvency, and dispute resolution relevant to commercial finance.
The Law Society
The independent professional body for solicitors in England and Wales. Provides a directory to help find solicitors specialising in commercial finance and property.
Insolvency Service
A government agency that deals with bankruptcies, company liquidations, and investigations into company directors' conduct.
Business Support & Resources
Useful resources for businesses seeking finance, growth support, and professional guidance.
GOV.UK Business Finance Support
A comprehensive directory of government-backed finance schemes, grants, and support programmes available to UK businesses.
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
The UK's leading business campaigning group, providing expert advice, financial protection, and member benefits to small businesses and the self-employed.
Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW)
A world-leading professional membership organisation that promotes, develops, and supports over 186,500 chartered accountants and students worldwide.
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