Appointed Representative Services
UK Regulatory Hosting
Laven offers a UK regulatory hosting platform which provides clients with the opportunity to conduct regulated activities as an Appointed Representative (AR), or, as a manager under MiFID or (if AIFs) under AIFMD without having to be directly regulated. This allows clients to focus on their core business activities and retain their independence in terms of identity and ownership whilst having the full support of Laven to help them evolve and achieve their objectives.



Why Laven?
We have been offering a regulated hosting solution for over a decade. We offer firms and funds a market access solution in complete confidence and provide a fast-track programme to conduct regulated activities. This helps avoid the time-consuming and costly processes which seeking and upholding a regulated status may have in the UK. We can offer an alternative or interim solution to educate your team and equip your business with an appropriate compliance and risk infrastructure.
By joining Laven you will also receive the full benefit of Laven Tech software powered by Leo, reducing and streamlining your compliance workload. By combining our best-in-class client support and the highly renowned technology, ensuring we maximise efficiency so you can spend more time on your core business.
Key benefits of Laven’s Appointed Representative Service and Investment Management Platform
- Quick to get to market
- Compliance Infrastructure
- Compliance Expertise
- Technology & Infrastructure
- Cost-efficient
Quick to get to market
Firms that meet Laven’s requirements and due diligence and become an Appointed Representative could start carrying out regulated activities within weeks in contrast to becoming independently authorized, which can take up to 9 months.
Compliance Infrastructure
As an AR of Laven, you will receive Laven’s compliance manual, policies and procedures. By providing the framework and taking care of the compliance monitoring, Laven enables its ARs to focus on growing their businesses.
Compliance Expertise
Laven’s ARs can leverage the expertise and knowledge of our highly skilled compliance team who are there to help and guide clients through the different regulatory requirements, and any new incoming regulation.
Technology and Infrastructure
Access to Laven’s back and middle office: In-house technology. Laven’s software streamlines both the client onboarding process and overall compliance work flow. The software can also be licensed independently, so if a Firm chooses to become independently authorized they can license it in order to maintain the compliance infrastructure.
Cost-efficient
Laven’s fees are designed to grow with you as your business grows. We charge a fixed monthly fee to ensure you are fully aware of the costs involved in being on Laven’s platform.
Quick to get to market
Quick to get to market
Firms that meet Laven’s requirements and due diligence and become an Appointed Representative could start carrying out regulated activities within weeks in contrast to becoming independently authorized, which can take up to 9 months.

Compliance Infrastructure
Compliance Infrastructure
As an AR of Laven, you will receive Laven’s compliance manual, policies and procedures. By providing the framework and taking care of the compliance monitoring, Laven enables its ARs to focus on growing their businesses.

Compliance Expertise
Compliance Expertise
Laven’s ARs can leverage the expertise and knowledge of our highly skilled compliance team who are there to help and guide clients through the different regulatory requirements, and any new incoming regulation.

Technology & Infrastructure
Technology and Infrastructure
Access to Laven’s back and middle office: In-house technology. Laven’s software streamlines both the client onboarding process and overall compliance work flow. The software can also be licensed independently, so if a Firm chooses to become independently authorized they can license it in order to maintain the compliance infrastructure.
Cost-efficient
Cost-efficient
Laven’s fees are designed to grow with you as your business grows. We charge a fixed monthly fee to ensure you are fully aware of the costs involved in being on Laven’s platform.

Learn More About Our Services

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About Laven
Established in 2005 and authorised as a regulated entity since 2006, Laven is a long-established and highly favoured provider of regulatory hosting services in the UK.