Core Services

MIFIDPRU

Support across all aspects of the Investment Firms Prudential Regime, including:

  • Review of K-factor calculations

  • Deep-dive assessment of regulatory reporting, including a one-off review of your MIFIDPRU returns (MIF001 to MIF008)

  • Interpretation of rules where alternative approaches exist

Risk Management

Support in developing and strengthening risk frameworks:

  • Risk workshops

  • Risk registers and risk maps

  • Internal control reviews

  • Business process improvement

Covering credit, liquidity, operational and regulatory risk.

CRYPTOPRU

Support for cryptoasset firms preparing for the FCA’s new prudential regime, including

  • Assessment of COREPRU and CRYPTOPRU requirements

  • Development and review of overall risk assessments

  • Own funds and liquid asset requirements

  • Stress testing and financial resource planning

  • Recovery and wind-down planning

  • Review of prudential frameworks and regulatory reporting

Compliance Reviews

Targeted reviews of regulatory frameworks, governance and controls to identify areas for enhancement and support firms in meeting FCA expectations.

Reviews can include:

  • Governance and regulatory oversight

  • Risk management and internal controls

  • Regulatory reporting processes

  • Prudential and financial resource requirements

  • MIFIDPRU and ICARA frameworks

  • CASS and SM&CR arrangements

  • Identification of gaps and practical remediation actions

ICARA Frameworks

Development and review of ICARA processes, including:

  • Preparation of ICARA documentation and MIF007 return

  • Review and enhancement of existing frameworks

  • Adapting ICARA for new business initiatives

CASS

Advisory support across client assets requirements:

  • CASS risk workshops

  • Mapping tables and risk assessments

  • CMAR reporting reviews

  • Internal control reviews

  • CASS Resolution Packs

Cryptoasset FCA Authorisation

Support for cryptoasset firms preparing for authorisation under the FCA’s new regulatory regime, including:

  • Application readiness assessments

  • Review of regulatory business plans and supporting documentation

  • Governance, risk and control frameworks

  • Financial resources and prudential requirements

  • Overall risk assessments and wind-down planning

  • Support in responding to FCA information requests during the application process

Senior Manager & Certification Regime

Governance design and board-level regulatory oversight. We can assist firms in building robust and proportionate corporate governance structures that withstand supervisory scrutiny while remaining commercially practical.

We offer regulatory advisory services and do not carry out any activities that constitute regulated activities under the rules of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), including but not limited to the provision of investment advice. FCA-authorised firms engaging our services retain sole responsibility for their compliance functions and adherence to applicable regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Training

Tailored training for MiFID investment and cryptoasset firms covering:

  • MIFIDPRU

  • CRYPTOPRU

  • CASS

Courses are customised based on:

  • Participant knowledge

  • Learning objectives

  • Application of rules

Delivered in-person or online, with interactive sessions and supporting materials.

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Working With Advisory Firms

We work alongside consulting and advisory firms requiring specialist regulatory expertise to support client engagements.

To discuss your regulatory needs, please get in touch.