What we do

We go beyond basic compliance.

Encompassing governance, oversight, risk mgmt, legal, data, systems and transformation.

Risk & Governance Consulting

We go beyond basic compliance to help you build a robust and proactive risk management program. Our services include a comprehensive assessment of your risk landscape, allowing us to help you build and enhance your internal controls and governance frameworks. Next to compliance risk our team has expertise in credit, market, customer and operational risk.

Compliance Program Setup

We’ll work with you to build a complete compliance program, tailored to your business needs. This includes establishing board and management oversight, creating clear policies and procedures. We focus on creating a framework that not only meets regulatory requirements but also provides ongoing assurance and clear evidence of compliance.

Regulatory Remediation & Transformation

When regulators or internal audit find issues, we help you respond effectively. Our team will guide you in addressing identified gaps and transforming your compliance operations to be more efficient and effective, turning a challenging situation into an opportunity for continuous improvement and excellence.

AI, Data & System

We help you leverage technology to implement control automation, establish reliable audit trails, to increase efficiency, reduce manual errors, and provide a clear, real-time view of your compliance posture. Our team is proficient in setting up a Data & AI framework resulting in effective and efficient compliance management.

Typical Engagements

The following are examples of typical engagements and how we help our clients with their risk and compliance challenges.

Data Privacy Review

As an organisation you will handle personal data; often without even realising it. Data privacy rules and regulations are concerned with the protection and processing of this data. Each category of personal data has specific regulations governing security measures, retention etc.
Our privacy experts have an in-depth understanding of the legal obligations deriving from the GDPR and are familiar with market best-practices. We take a pragmatic approach, considering both the size of your organisation and the proportion of privacy measures that you will need to implement.

Financial Crime Prevention

As a financial institution, you are expected to detect, prevent, and respond to financial and economic crime. It includes a wide range of risks such as fraud, sanctions violations, corruption, insider trading, and market abuse.
Financial and economic crime poses a serious threat to the integrity of the financial system — and is a growing focus for both regulators and society. Institutions are increasingly held accountable as gatekeepers, and the expectations around risk management, detection, and reporting continue to rise.

Regulatory Change Impact

In the highly regulated financial services industry, complex and time-consuming regulatory mandates can divert attention away from your core business. Our team can help you stay on top of these changes, ensuring compliance, while allowing you to focus on what you do best.
Our structured, phased approach will keep you ahead of regulatory demands; from proactively scanning the landscape, advising on the impact to your business, through analysis, implementation and review, our dedicated specialists can support you on all parts of the journey.

AI & Model Risk Assessment

AI and model risk management (MRM) are now critical for banks using artificial intelligence. AI models, particularly complex machine learning algorithms, present unique risks, including a lack of explainability, algorithmic bias, and data integrity issues.
To ensure compliance, banks must extend their traditional MRM frameworks to AI systems. This involves rigorous pre-deployment validation to test for fairness and accuracy, and continuous post-deployment monitoring to detect model drift. A strong governance structure is essential, with clear accountability and human oversight. Proactive measures help banks mitigate risks, maintain customer trust, and satisfy regulatory expectations in an evolving digital landscape.

Conduct implementation

The implementation of compliance conduct in banking is a multifaceted process aimed at mitigating risks and adhering to a complex web of regulations. This begins with establishing a strong governance framework, where senior leadership sets a “tone from the top” and a dedicated compliance function oversees all operations. A critical component is comprehensive and continuous employee training, which is vital for fostering a culture of integrity and ensuring every staff member understands their role in upholding ethical standards. Banks are increasingly leveraging technology, such as AI and automated systems, to enhance this process, streamlining tasks like customer verification and real-time transaction monitoring to proactively detect and prevent illicit activities.

Risk Mgmt

Risk management is crucial for banks to identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could affect their financial stability and reputation. Key challenges include the increasing complexity of a fluid regulatory landscape, which requires banks to constantly adapt to new laws and reporting requirements. The rise of sophisticated cyber threats and fraud also poses a significant risk to customer data and financial assets. Operational risks stemming from inefficient internal processes or human error can lead to substantial losses. To address these challenges, banks are implementing a variety of solutions. They are leveraging advanced technologies like AI and machine learning to improve fraud detection, automate compliance checks, and analyze vast amounts of data for better risk forecasting.