MIFIDPRU 8 DISCLOSURE
The Firm is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”). The Firm is a UK domiciled discretionary investment manager to professional segregated account clients.
The Firm is categorised as a “SNI MIFIDPRU investment firm” by the FCA for capital purposes. The Firm reports on a solo basis. The Firm’s MIFIDPRU 8 disclosure fulfils the Firm’s obligation to disclose to market participants’ key information on a firm’s remuneration policies and practices.
In making the qualitative elements of this disclosure, the Firm is required to provide a level of detail that is appropriate to the Firm’s size and internal organisation, and to the nature, scope and complexity of its activities.
This disclosure is made annually on the date the Firm publishes its annual financial statements. As appropriate, this disclosure is made more frequently, for example if there is a major change to the Firm’s business model.
There have been no significant changes since the previous disclosure.
REMUNERATION POLICIES AND PRACTICES
The Firm is subject to the Remuneration Code (the “Code”) for MIFIDPRU Firms as codified in Section 19G of the SYSC sourcebook of the Financial Conduct Authority handbook.
This disclosure sets out qualitative and quantitative information on the Firm’s remuneration processes and practices.
A. Qualitative Information
The Firm must establish, implement and maintain remuneration policies, procedures and practices that are consistent with and promote effective risk management and do not encourage excessive risk taking.
The Firm ensures that the remuneration policy and its practical application are consistent with the Firm’s business strategy, objectives and long-term interests.
Given the nature and small size of our business, remuneration for all employees is set by the Firm’s [management body.
Staff receive a salary which reflects their market value, responsibilities and experience.
No staff receive variable remuneration, such as an annual bonus.
B. Quantitative Information
The Firm has disapplied the requirement to provide aggregated remuneration for reasons of confidentiality/privacy.