Branches

Overview

Branches represent your physical or virtual office locations. Each branch can be associated with regulatory bodies and have staff members assigned to it. This helps organize your team by location and ensures proper regulatory compliance tracking.

Creating a Branch

Step-by-Step Process

Navigate to Branches: Go to Organization > Branches and click "Add Branch"
Enter Branch Details: Provide a name, address, and establishment date
Set Regulation Status: Choose whether the branch is regulated or non-regulated
Select Regulatory Bodies: For regulated branches, select the applicable regulatory bodies
Save: Click to create the branch

Required Fields

Branch Name
Country
Regulation Status

Optional Fields

Address
City
State/Province
Postal Code
Establishment Date
Regulatory Bodies

Regulation Types

Regulated Branch

Branch operates under regulatory oversight
Must specify which regulatory bodies apply
Common regulators: FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FSC, FSCA

Non-Regulated Branch

Branch operates without specific regulatory requirements
No regulatory bodies need to be selected
May still be subject to local laws

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TipAlways specify the regulatory bodies for each regulated branch. This enables automatic compliance tracking and ensures your organization maintains clear records for regulatory audits. If your branch is regulated by multiple authorities, select all that apply.

Common Regulatory Bodies

Code	Full Name	Region
FCA	Financial Conduct Authority	UK
CySEC	Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission	Cyprus/EU
ASIC	Australian Securities and Investments Commission	Australia
FSC	Financial Services Commission	Various
FSCA	Financial Sector Conduct Authority	South Africa
MAS	Monetary Authority of Singapore	Singapore
DFSA	Dubai Financial Services Authority	UAE

Assigning Staff to Branches

During Staff Creation

Create or edit a staff member
In the Organization Assignment section, select the branch
Save the staff member

Bulk Assignment

Staff can only be assigned to one branch at a time. To reassign:

Edit the staff member
Change the branch selection
Save changes

Branch Details Page

When viewing a branch, you can see:

Branch information (name, address, dates)
Regulation status and regulatory bodies
List of staff assigned to this branch
Quick stats (staff count, departments)

Editing Branches

What Can Be Changed

Branch name
Address details
Regulation status
Regulatory bodies

What Cannot Be Changed

Historical data (creation date)

Best Practices

Use Descriptive Names: Identify the location (e.g., "London HQ", "Dubai Office")
Specify Regulatory Bodies: Always select regulators for regulated branches
Keep Addresses Updated: Maintain current addresses for compliance purposes
Document Establishment Dates: Track when branches were opened
Regular Review: Audit branch assignments periodically

Use Cases

Multi-Office Company

Create a branch for each physical office
Assign staff to their respective locations
Track regulatory compliance by region

Remote Team

Create a "Remote" or "Virtual" branch
Assign remote workers to this branch
Maintain organizational visibility

Regulatory Separation

Different branches for different regulatory jurisdictions
Clear separation of operations
Easier compliance reporting

Next Steps

Staff Management -- Assign staff members to your branches
Hierarchy -- Visualize how branches fit into your organization
Profile -- Configure your company-wide identity and contact details