An outsourced compliance function for growing regulated firms
For firms without a full in-house compliance team, MEMA runs the compliance function: monthly horizon scanning, tracked actions and FCA support on call.
- MonthlyHorizon-scanning packs
- On callDirect access to MEMA's team
The challenge
Smaller FCA-authorised firms face the same flow of regulatory change and supervisory expectations as large ones, without the budget for a full in-house team or the resilience to lose one key person.
Regulatory context
Ongoing FCA conduct and SYSC obligations, Consumer Duty, and a continuously shifting supervisory agenda that firms must monitor and act on month to month.
What we did
- Monthly horizon-scanning packs tailored to each firm's permissions and business model
- Progress reporting that tracks compliance actions against an agreed plan
- Direct access to MEMA's team for day-to-day regulatory questions
- Proactive flagging of relevant FCA developments, with recommended actions
The outcome
A compliance function that keeps pace with regulatory change, without an in-house hire.
Delivered as an ongoing monthly retainer.
From a review on Trustpilot
“We have had the pleasure of working with MEMA now for several years. Their expertise and client service is second to none. Every single time they have delivered with excellence, and they are an important part of how our business operates. Without hesitation, I highly recommend them.”
What clients say about working with MEMA: a review of our work in general, not of this engagement.
Client details are presented to protect confidentiality. Outcomes reflect specific engagements and are not a guarantee of results, as every firm's circumstances differ.
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