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CASS Accounts for Regulated
Firms Handling Client Money
Access compliant safeguarding and segregation structures designed
to meet client money obligations.
What Are CASS Accounts?
CASS (Client Assets Sourcebook) accounts are designed for regulated firms that hold or control client money. They ensure client funds are segregated from the firm’s own funds in accordance with regulatory requirements.
These structures are typically used by investment firms, brokers, and financial service providers subject to client money rules.
Who Typically Requires CASS Structures
FCA-regulated investment firms
Brokers and intermediaries
Wealth and asset management firms
Firms holding client money on a temporary basis
Key Capabilities
Structural & Compliance Considerations
CASS arrangements require alignment between the regulated entity, the account provider, and the firm’s compliance framework.
We support firms in identifying providers experienced in CASS structures and in aligning account setup with regulatory obligations.
How We Support
We work alongside your compliance and legal advisers
to identify suitable safeguarding providers and streamline
the account setup process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Here are some of the most common ones we’re asked by clients.
What types of providers will New Age Partners connect me with?
New Age Partners connects clients with a curated network of regulated financial institutions and payment service providers. These may include EMI banks, traditional banks, payment institutions, and alternative payment providers that offer solutions such as business accounts, safeguarding, international payments, and transactional services. Providers are selected based on the client’s business model, jurisdiction, risk profile, and operational needs.
How do providers charge for their services?
Pricing models can vary among providers and are influenced by various factors. These factors include the risk profile associated with the entity being onboarded and the anticipated transaction volumes. Typically, the fee structure includes:
– Account opening fee
– Monthly maintenance fee
– Inbound percentage charge
– Outgoing payment fees (SWIFT, SEPA, FPS)
Is my business eligible for these services?
Eligibility depends on factors such as your business activity, jurisdiction, ownership structure, compliance standards, and risk profile. Most providers require transparent operations, legitimate revenue sources, and full KYC/AML documentation. New Age Partners conducts an initial assessment to determine suitability and will only proceed if there is a strong likelihood of successful onboarding.
How long does it take to open one of these financial facilities?
Timelines vary depending on the provider, the complexity of the business structure, and the completeness of submitted documentation. In most cases, onboarding can take anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks. Businesses operating in higher-risk industries or multiple jurisdictions may require additional review and extended timelines.
New Age Partners is an independent consultancy, but it has multiple businesses in the group - how does that work?
New Age Partners operates as an independent consultancy within a wider group of financial and technology businesses. While we are part of a broader group, our advisory function remains operationally independent.
This means our consultants are not tied to any single provider or product and are not required to promote in-house solutions. Each client engagement is assessed on its own merits, with recommendations based on suitability, regulatory alignment, and long-term viability rather than internal commercial incentives.
Where relevant, we may introduce group capabilities alongside external partners, but clients are always presented with transparent options and remain free to choose the solution that best fits their needs.
Which jurisdictions do you operate in?
We operate internationally and support clients across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, Europe, APAC, and key global financial centres.
Our partner network includes banks, EMIs, payment institutions, and service providers across major regulated markets, enabling us to support businesses with cross-border operations, multi-currency requirements, and international expansion strategies.
Jurisdictional availability ultimately depends on the client’s business model, regulatory profile, and operational footprint. During the initial consultation, we assess these factors to determine which jurisdictions and institutions are realistically accessible.