Specialist Knowledge
Regulatory & Commercial Expertise
Deep domain knowledge across 8 areas of regulated financial services, informing every engagement we deliver.
Banking
- Retail & commercial banking operations
- Payment architecture & regulatory integration (PSD2/Open Banking)
- Basel III/IV capital adequacy & stress testing
Compliance
- FCA authorisation, variation & permissions
- SM&CR implementation & certification
- AML/CTF programme design & SAR reporting
Finance
- Financial modelling & capital forecasting
- ICAAP/ILAAP preparation & submission
- MIFIDPRU prudential compliance & reporting
Business Development
- Product strategy & regulated go-to-market
- FCA licence applications & regulatory strategy
- UK & EU market entry planning
Media
- Financial promotions compliance (FCA/ASA)
- S21 approvals & marketing sign-off
- Consumer communications & Consumer Duty
Remittance Services
- PI/EMI licensing & FCA authorisation
- Cross-border payment corridors & compliance
- Client fund safeguarding & reconciliation
Structured Finance
- Project finance & infrastructure lending
- Asset-backed lending & collateral structures
- Trade finance, LCs & documentary collections
Insurance
- IDD compliance & product governance
- Appointed Representative oversight & controls
- Underwriting operations & pricing governance
Track Record
Selected Engagements
Representative mandates demonstrating regulatory execution and measurable outcomes.
FCA Authorisation — EMI Applicant (UK)
Rebuilt a failed application with compliant business plan, AML framework, and safeguarding model.
Authorisation secured on resubmission
Payment Institution — Compliance Remediation
Implemented full AML/CTF framework and SM&CR governance structure from the ground up.
Framework implemented and operational
Fintech Startup — Market Entry Strategy
Designed authorisation strategy and operating model for structured UK market entry.
Investor-ready regulatory structure delivered
Investment Firm — Prudential Compliance
Delivered ICARA process, capital modelling, and risk frameworks aligned with MIFIDPRU.
Regulatory approval obtained
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