Nexus Global Frequently Asked Questions
We take care of the boring side of business for you. If you’re looking to grow your brand without the burdens of establishing regulatory licences in multiple jurisdictions – monitoring regulations that are ever-growing in complexity – joining a network alleviates you of the headaches and gives you time to focus on scaling your business.
Leveraging off the long standing and prestigious reputation of the Blacktower Group, at Nexus Global we pride ourselves on ensuring best practices for our members and their clients. Our vast regulatory infrastructure puts us in a truly unique position as a network, allowing for international licencing opportunities and the ability to build your business into a multi-jurisdictional operation.
We thrive off the continued opportunities to scale our businesses together and expand our licencing footprint into new jurisdictions and markets.
At Nexus Global, excelling as a team always trumps personal ego. As a result we have teams you can trust, that can back you up and most importantly – help you develop your business while changing the wealth management landscape.
We grow to benefit all members.
We make astute choices to build an ethical business and drive sustainable growth for our members.
We work as a team – across cultures and time zones.
We communicate openly and transparantly with our members. We won’t hide behind emails.
We value input from all our Nexus members.
We are a team you can trust, using our expertise where it counts.
Nexus Global is a trading name of Blacktower Financial Management (International) Limited, which was founded in 1986 and offers a series of licenced legal entities (7 and growing). The network’s regulatory footprint spans continents and covers a global client base.
Once you are onboarded as a member of the Nexus Global network, you will be registered with the relevant regulator as required. This partnership will gain you access to the licences, systems and providers that the Blacktower group of companies affords you.
Our regulatory infrastructure gives you a compliant platform from which to comfortably run your business, knowing that the intricate and complex dealings with regulators are being taken care of on your behalf. Our team of compliance professionals offer subject matter expertise and serve as a sounding board on regulatory compliance matters as your business navigates its challenges.
Each jurisdiction holds different qualification requirements. To be able to operate in the UK or internationally, you are required to hold at least one of the following qualifications:
If you have alternative qualifications or experience, please contact us and we can confirm the right solution for you.
Continuing to upgrade and progress your qualifications in an industry that changes constantly, shows that you are committed to ensuring your clients are always appropriately informed and receiving the best possible advice.
*These qualification requirements are subject to change in line with legislation and regulatory requirements
Any regulated business that is conducted in the jurisdictions where you have Nexus Global contracts needs to be placed via our network and follow our regulated processes.
We have a simple two-phase onboarding process with phase one enabling your firm to be up and running and processing business within a short space of time. Phase two is your onboarding with the regulator. This will be explained in detail when you contact us for an appointment.
You will be provided with inductions on each aspect of the back office allowing for a full overview of the systems in place which are dedicated to supporting your business. Ongoing training will be supplied as needed ensuring that you and your team are always on top of regulatory updates and changes.
There is a 120 day cancellation period should you wish to disengage from the network. During this period we are obliged to conduct a full compliance review on the book of clients to ensure that we hold all of the regulated documentation that is required for clean business.
Your clients are your clients. Your data will be ring-fenced within our CRM system and will sit under your own sub-agency codes (based on provider systems as applicable). For regulatory and PI reasons, while under the Nexus Global network, all clients are contractually owned by the principal (BTG) on behalf of the Nexus member. In the event that you decide to conclude your membership, we will assist and facilitate the novation of your client book to your new regulated platform.
Our CRM platform provides efficiency and high level management information at the touch of a button. A good CRM provides advisers with an opportunity to evaluate and streamline their workflow. WealthCraft promises worry-free reconciliations and strong business planning, development, compliance and day-to-day administration, all in one place. It even assists with the advisory process, and can pre-populate your RWLs with important information directly from the fact find. All of these features are designed to grant you time for what matters: your clients.
Nexus, in a nutshell, has been created by IFAs, for IFAs. Our leadership team has amassed many years of experience in the financial services industry, successfully navigating financial crises within the industry and building and maintaining a strong reputation throughout the years
Schedule an introductory call to find out more about how we can support your business. Fill in the contact form and a member of the Nexus Global team will be in touch with you to arrange an appointment.
