Regulatory & Governance Advisory
Keeping your business ahead of evolving regulations.
Our Expertise in Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory landscapes are constantly shifting, and firms must adapt to remain compliant while maintaining operational efficiency. Our advisory service provides expert guidance on the most pressing regulatory changes, ensuring your firm meets all obligations seamlessly.

Key Regulatory Priorities
Below are the top regulatory areas shaping the financial services industry. Click each section to explore how we can assist you in achieving compliance.

Operational Resilience (DORA)
- Initiation: March 2021
- Compliance Deadline: Full implementation by March 31, 2025
Regulators demand firms enhance their resilience against disruptions such as cyber threats, technology failures, and third-party risks. DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) ensures financial institutions can withstand, respond to, and recover from operational disruptions.

Consumer Duty Implementation
- Initiation: July 2022
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Compliance Deadline:
July 31, 2023 – New & open products
July 31, 2024 – Closed book products
The FCA’s Consumer Duty represents a fundamental shift in financial services, requiring firms to prioritise customer outcomes and transparency.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance
- Ongoing reforms since 2020 (5AMLD)
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Rolling compliance dates, including:
Crypto-asset businesses: Required registration by June 2021
With heightened scrutiny on AML effectiveness, regulators continue refining measures to balance security and cost-efficiency.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Regulation
- Initiation: Late 2023
- Expected Guidelines: 2024–2025
AI’s growing role in finance is under regulatory review to ensure ethical use, data protection, and privacy. The Bank of England and FCA are driving new AI compliance frameworks.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
- Initiation: December 2020
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Compliance Timeline:
2021–2022: Premium-listed companies
2023: Expanded to asset managers, life insurers, pension providers
2024: Alignment with Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR)
ESG regulations are shaping how firms disclose and integrate sustainability into business strategies.

MiFID II Compliance Timeline
- Adopted: July 2014
- Effective From: January 3, 2018
- Post-Brexit Adjustments: UK-specific revisions underway (2024–2025)
MiFID II impacts investment services, transparency, and reporting standards. The UK is reviewing its framework to simplify requirements.

Solvency II Reforms
- Adopted: 2009
- Effective From: January 1, 2016
- Post-Brexit Adjustments: 2024–2025
Solvency II governs insurance regulation. The UK is refining rules to optimise capital usage and boost investment.

How Leysen Can Help
Our regulatory advisory services provide:
- Gap analysis – Assessing your current compliance status
- Implementation roadmaps – Tailored action plans for upcoming regulations
- Regulatory training – Equipping teams with up-to-date compliance knowledge
- Ongoing support – Monitoring evolving requirements and risk mitigation
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