Acre has expanded its regulatory toolkit with the launch of automated Retail Mediation Activities Return (RMAR) reporting, giving firms a faster and more reliable way to meet FCA compliance requirements.
Previously a manual task prone to errors or missed deadlines, RMAR reporting can now be completed using Acre’s CRM platform, which auto-generates four key reports covering threshold conditions, training and competence, conduct of business and consumer credit income. These reports pull data already captured in the system, enabling one-click exports in a submission-ready format.
Justus Brown, Acre’s CEO and founder, said: “The FCA may have recently hinted at cuts to regulatory commitments, including section F of RMAR, but the reality is that, today, advisors remain obligated to collate the data for compliance reports across a host of regulations, like the twice-yearly RMAR. Our mission at Acre is to ease the workload of advisors, compliance teams, firms and networks. Our new RMAR reports means that at a click of a button firms can automatically deliver submissible, accurate data without the heavy lifting.”
The feature was piloted with Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG), whose appointed firms received early access and provided feedback during testing.
Claire Cherrington, director of PMS and Bankhall at SBG, said: “At Sesame Bankhall Group, we’re committed to supporting advisers with the tools they need to thrive in a demanding regulatory environment. Acre’s embedded compliance functionality aligns perfectly with that goal, helping firms reduce risk and streamline their operations. The addition of automated RMAR reporting is a significant step forward, giving advisers greater confidence in their submissions and freeing up valuable time to focus on client service.”
