REMAIN ALIGNED WITH THE REGULATORY AGENDA
With so many moving parts within any business’ operations, it’s understandable that, from time-to-time, some elements may need recalibration to ensure they remain compliant and continue to deliver good outcomes for customers.
Our regulatory health checks have already helped many regulated businesses refine their compliance frameworks for the good of their customers and the market. Health checks can also benefit firms looking to become authorised or vary their permissions, as they provide the necessary insight to illustrate discrepancies between a firm’s approach and the regulator’s expectations.
HUNTSWOOD'S GAP ANALYSIS
Huntswood is able to guide your firm in the analysis of current processes and undertake full gap analyses. We’ll assess your firm’s current and proposed approach against regulatory expectations and provide a comprehensive report on potential issues or risks. This can then be presented to senior management, ensuring they are aware of the level of risk the firm’s current approach is exposing it to.
Why Huntswood
- Not only is Huntswood made up of ex-regulators and subject-matter experts, our mature resourcing platform can quickly provide you with the people you need to resolve any identified issue
- You’ll gain a clear view of how your business is performing in terms of compliance and help you address any issues
- If you require an ‘extra pair of eyes’ to identify where potential efficiencies lie within your processes and products, Huntswood is well-placed to provide this
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