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The Enness Network: A Conversation with Islay Robinson

12th Aug 25 | Updated 17th Apr 26 - 3 MIN READ

Learn about The Enness Network and how it will create new opportunities for members, and why it represents the next evolution in global wealth and finance connectivity.

Islay Robinson, CEO Enness Global

What is the Enness Network?

The Enness Network is an Appointed Representative (AR) platform for experienced brokers who want to operate under multiple international licences without the cost or complexity of building them. By joining, you get instant access to Enness’ UK FCA permissions, Dubai capability, Jersey permissions, and European reach, all backed by our proven compliance and operational framework.

You keep your own brand, run your own business, and own your client book entirely. There are no limitations on the products you can offer or the clients you can work with - whether it’s international mortgages, securities-backed lending, crypto-backed finance, commercial facilities, bridging, private banking introductions, or niche structured deals.

What inspired you to create it and why?

Many exceptional brokers have the clients, network, and expertise, but are limited by geography, licensing, or product restrictions. They end up turning away mandates they could execute if they had the right permissions. The Enness Network removes those barriers in one move. We’ve already built the permissions, global lender relationships, and operational systems. Our ARs simply plug in and start operating internationally with the full spectrum of products from day one.

How does the Enness Network fit into your wider vision for the future of Enness Global?

Enness has always specialised in complex, cross-border finance. The Network takes that capability and hands it to independent brokers who want to operate without limits. It grows our footprint and our brand while giving members the global compliance platform and lender trust they need to compete at the highest level, in any market, with any product.

How will the Network change the way you do business?

You’ll go from saying “I can’t do that deal” to “I can get it done anywhere.” The Network gives you:

  • UK FCA permissions for domestic and cross-border mandates.
  • Dubai permissions to work with Middle East private banks, family offices, and HNW introducers.
  • Jersey infrastructure for offshore structures and trust-based finance.
  • European reach for cross-border lending and asset-based transactions.

You can execute across any client type, including individuals, corporations, trusts, funds, family offices, and any product type, from prime mortgages to complex, high-value, structured lending.

Why is exclusivity important, and how does it enhance the value for members?

Every AR is a proven, experienced broker with a track record in HNW and international markets. That exclusivity protects the brand and licences you’re operating under and ensures every connection inside the Network is credible, valuable, and capable of handling sophisticated mandates.

What does success in year one look like?

Our ARs completing international deals they previously couldn’t touch, growing their client books faster than ever, and never having to turn away business because of licensing, product, or jurisdiction limits. It’s seeing members dominate their niche, secure repeat international clients, and keep 100% of those relationships.

What do you personally enjoy most about building this?

It’s giving exceptional brokers total freedom: no licence restrictions, no product caps, no territory limits - just the ability to execute for any client, anywhere, under a trusted global structure. They stay independent, but with the credibility and reach of a multi-jurisdictional firm.

How will the Network evolve over the next 3–5 years?

We’ll keep expanding jurisdictional coverage and deepening product capabilities. That means more licences, more lender partnerships, and even more flexibility for our ARs. Whether that’s crypto-backed lending in new markets, emerging private credit opportunities, or specialist products in new jurisdictions.

What is your most valuable lesson about connecting people?

The most powerful introductions happen between operators who can actually execute. By bringing together experienced brokers under a shared global compliance and licensing platform, we’re creating an environment where those introductions turn into real, banked deals.