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Compliance Screening

Fundsure can help you keep on top of compliance screening with our comprehensive suite of tools for criminal record checks, ID verification and KYC/AML monitoring.

At Fundsure, we empower fund managers, investment managers, and Annex 1 firms with fast, secure, and FCA-compliant screening solutions. As an HMRC-registered Accountancy and Corporate Service Provider (ACSP), we specialise in meeting your SM&CR, MiFID, and MLR compliance needs. Our online compliance suite, powered by uCheck and SmartSearch’s global AML database, simplifies your regulatory obligations with seamless digital processes.

Key Features:

  • Rapid Turnaround: Complete digital ID checks in minutes and DBS checks in under 48 hours, ensuring swift FCA and MLR submissions.

  • Tailored Expertise: Comprehensive support for SMF Form A, MiFID controller forms, and MLR registrations for Annex 1 and Part 4A firms.

  • Secure and Compliant: GDPR-compliant data handling and DIATF-certified digital ID verification for peace of mind.

  • Branded Experience: Access our services through Fundsure’s customized platform, designed for fund managers and investment firms.

Ready to streamline your compliance? Request a demo or contact us at support@fundsure.co.uk to explore our full suite of services!

Service

Description

Ideal For

Standard DBS check

Fund managers and investment managers submitting SMF Form A applications.

Basic DBS check

Digital ID Verification (UK)

Digital ID Verification (Non-UK)

AML/KYC Screening

Fast, FCA-compliant Standard DBS checks via our branded platform, verifying spent/unspent convictions for SMF roles under SM&CR. Powered by uCheck and includes digital ID verification (Post Office EasyID/Yoti). Turnaround: ~48 hours.

Streamlined Basic DBS checks for UBOs/controllers of Annex 1 firms or Part 4A regulated firms, checking unspent convictions for MLR compliance. Delivered via uCheck’s platform and includes digital ID verification. Turnaround: ~48 hours.

Secure digital ID verification. Powered by SmartSearch IDVT technology with facial recognition. Ready in minutes.

Secure digital ID verification. Powered by SmartSearch IDVT technology with facial recognition. Ready in minutes.

Comprehensive PEP, sanctions, and adverse media screening across 200+ countries via SmartSearch. Supports MLR compliance for UBOs, controllers, SMFs, and investors. Includes digital ID verification (as above). Includes ongoing monitoring.

Cryptoasset businesses, lenders, and Annex 1 firms for MLR registrations.

All regulated entities checking IDs where the person is UK-domiciled

All regulated entities checking IDs where the person is not UK-domiciled

All regulated entities

Adverse Financial Check

Online checks for CCJs, bankruptcies, and financial integrity via uCheck, ensuring FCA’s “fit and proper” standards for SMFs, controllers, or directors. Turnaround: ~48 hours.

All regulated entities checking SMFs, controllers or directors

Price

£50

£50

£50 (+£50 with ACSP verification to Companies House)

£60 (+£60 with ACSP verification to Companies House)

£150 (£100 if purchased with DBS)

£50

Examples:

  • New firm application. Two SMFs who are also shareholders plus one additional controller (>25% shareholding): Two Standard DBS Checks plus one Basic DBS check. Including AML/KYC screening for all three. Total £450. Adverse Financial Check optional.

  • New UK SMF 3. Standard DBS plus AML/KYC screening and Adverse Financial Check. Total £200.

  • New overseas SMF 3 (no DBS) with Companies House verification plus AML/KYC screening. Total £370.