Financial Marketing renews FSQS Stage 2 Accreditation

14th June 2026

FM is delighted to have once again attained the advanced Stage 2 Financial Supplier Qualification System (FSQS). FSQS is a standardised, community-based compliance and risk management platform. It allows vendors to share a single compliance profile with multiple financial institutions, reducing repetitive paperwork and streamlining third-party risk assessments.

FSQS is highly regarded by leading purchasers in the financial sector and demonstrates that FM has consistently met the stringent standards required to validate its commitment and credentials within the industry.

The accreditation process reflects a rigorous and detailed evaluation across 16 critical areas, including cyber security, anti-money laundering, data privacy, business continuity, and operational risk management.

The benefits of the FSQS accreditation system for financial services providers include:

• Centralised Profile: Suppliers input compliance data once, which can then be viewed by multiple buyers across the financial sector.
• Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM): It assesses vendors against rigorous industry standards, covering domains like cyber security, data privacy, financial crime, ESG, and business continuity.
• Continuous Monitoring: The system alerts suppliers when documents or accreditations expire, ensuring ongoing compliance.

Over 75 financial services buying organisations are members of FSQS across the UK and Europe. You can find out more about the accreditation system here.