Thistle Consulting
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4 St Paul’s Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AY, United Kingdom
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Enable, transform, grow
Delivering regulatory change that supports growth
We are an expert-led compliance and transformation consultancy helping financial services firms grow with confidence.
Our team of 80+ compliance specialists, consultants, ex-regulators and lawyers believe compliance should support growth, not restrain it.
We do not advise from a distance. We work alongside ambitious leadership teams, applying our expertise and advice in practical delivery. We keep your businesses growing.
Thistle Consulting Solutions
Acquisition due diligence
You can count on us for robust acquisition due diligence reports, practical guidance and help you fully understand the regulatory risk in any transaction. Our approach focuses on the key risks within the target’s business model, looking at governance, culture, advice history, portfolio management and testing consumer outcomes. As well as......
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view solutionAudits, advisory and regulatory advice
Whether you need an independent review, support engaging with the FCA, prudential guidance, Consumer Duty expertise or assistance with remediation programmes, we provide practical, proportionate solutions tailored to your business. Combining regulatory insight with commercial understanding, we help firms identify issues early, enhance control frameworks and make informed decisions that support......
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view solutionChange and transformation consulting
Our change and transformation consulting services that support growth We offer a range of services to firms looking to enable strategic change and delivery. From M&A advisory and business strategy through to post merger integration, programme delivery and digital transformation, we partner with you to execute your vision; unlocking value, accelerating......
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view solutionFCA and PRA applications and authorisations
Whether you are seeking authorisation, expanding existing permissions, completing a Change in Control transaction or meeting ongoing regulatory requirements, a well-prepared application can help avoid delays and regulatory challenge. We support firms across the financial services sector with FCA and PRA applications, helping them meet regulatory expectations while maintaining momentum towards......
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- Business Establishment & Support Services
- Business Strategy & Advisory
- Compliance & Regulatory Services
Financial crime compliance services
Our financial crime compliance consulting services that support growth We help firms manage AML, sanctions and financial crime risks through proportionate frameworks that protect the business and support sustainable growth. Financial crime assurance Independent assurance across AML/CTF/PF, sanctions, fraud, ABC, market abuse and tax evasion frameworks. We assess controls, governance and effectiveness, providing......
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view solutionICARA, ICAAP and prudential support
Thistle Consulting supports regulated firms with ICARA, capital adequacy and prudential reporting requirements. We work with: SNI and non-SNI MIFIDPRU investment firms Consolidated investment firm groups Select banks and PRA-regulated firms Our focus is on delivering proportionate, well-evidenced frameworks that stand up to regulatory scrutiny and work in practice. ...
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view solutionM&A and transaction services
Our M&A and transaction consulting services that support growth We help firms navigate acquisitions, disposals and integrations with confidence, protecting value while supporting long-term growth ambitions. M&A consulting Understand the regulatory risks before entering a transaction, giving you greater certainty over deal value, costs and integration requirements. Acquisition due diligence Identify risks early, helping you......
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view solutionManaged services
Reviews, remediation programmes, financial crime backlogs, regulatory change and resource gaps can quickly place additional strain on internal teams. We deploy experienced regulatory and compliance professionals quickly, helping firms respond without disrupting day-to-day operations. Faster than traditional consulting models and often faster than hiring internally. Whether you're facing FCA scrutiny, dealing with......
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view solutionOngoing compliance support across financial services
As FCA requirements evolve, businesses need practical compliance support that keeps pace with regulatory change while supporting commercial objectives. Our outsourced compliance services help firms strengthen governance, manage regulatory risk and meet ongoing obligations with confidence. From compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting to financial promotions, complaints handling and training, we provide......
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view solutionRegulatory compliance services
Our regulatory compliance consulting services that support growth We help financial services firms build practical compliance frameworks that manage regulatory risk while supporting growth, change and long-term business objectives. ...
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view solutionRegulatory reporting and RegData support
Through RegData, firms submit information on their activities, financial position and risk profile, which the FCA uses to supervise firms, identify trends and assess potential areas of concern. For many firms, the challenge is not willingness to comply, but clarity. It is not always obvious what needs to be reported, how......
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view solutionSkilled person reviews
Skilled Person Reviews are a supervisory tool used by the FCA and PRA to obtain an independent assessment of a firm’s regulatory framework. Typically, s166 Skilled Person reviews are requested by a regulatory authority when they have concerns about aspects of a firm’s systems and controls. At Thistle Consulting, we appreciate......
