From In-house to your house – the journey of a first-time consultant
Throughout our careers, priorities change regularly. What was new and exciting is now familiar and mundane. When you’ve spent long enough in a role at one company, or in a function across many, you may realise that the things you once valued highly, such as money, training, advancement, recognition, now take a back seat to […]
Navigating the Impending CRD VI Regulations: Strategic Considerations for Non-EU Financial Institutions
The European Union’s Capital Requirements Directive VI (CRD VI) introduces a standardized approach to regulating cross-border banking services from non-EU financial institutions. Previously, firms outside the bloc relied on varying national frameworks to serve EU clients, but CRD VI will replace this fragmented system with a unified rulebook. Under the new directive, non-EU banks and […]
Strengthening Corporate Transparency and Fraud Prevention
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is set to bring sweeping changes to the UK’s corporate landscape, granting Companies House new powers to combat fraud and tighten regulatory oversight. As key provisions roll out in 2025, businesses must prepare for a more stringent compliance environment. Registrar’s Enhanced Powers: Faster Action Against Fraud […]
The Power of Strong Networks in Compliance Consulting
I’m happy to admit, when I first set up my business I did not have the strongest of plans. I was content to rely on word of mouth, taking on a fairly random selection of work, and to enjoy the variety and flexibility. However, as time has gone on, I have got a bit more thoughtful about what I am doing and the business I am building. After all, as senior leader in […]
Politics, People, and Purpose.
The compliance landscape crosses borders and jurisdictions, because financial crime is transnational. As we move forward and become smarter and more sophisticated, so do threat actors. Not too long ago, artificial intelligence was just a subject discussed in Hollywood movies, but as a civilization we are using it for a variety of purposes, including financial […]
The Future of Compliance: Why Technology Is No Longer Optional for In-House Teams and Consultants
The Compliance Landscape Has Already Changed The financial and banking industry is facing a new reality. Regulatory expectations have tightened, non-compliance risks have escalated, and organizations can no longer afford inefficiencies in compliance management in our ever-changing digital world full of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Yet, many teams, both in-house and consulting, continue to […]
A Community Compliance Consultancy Needed
Compliance Circle is a global community of small and medium sized consultancies that see how a professional services market should be. Unfortunately, overcharging, inconsistent quality and timeliness issues have become all too commonplace in the GRC Consultancy space with so few barriers to entry. This leaves financial services firms either hoping that their existing network […]
Why Partnering with a Compliance Consultant is an Absolute Must in 2025
As a member of the C-suite, keeping up with the rapid pace of change in financial services is one of your biggest challenges. Add in the constant stream of new regulations, and it can start to feel like a full-time job. Compliance is essential, but it can also be overwhelming and very complicated. That’s where […]
A Note From Our Founder
Compliance Circle is Live! As a founder of any enterprise, you’re either most nervous or most excited when finally launching your product to the public. Today I’m excited. It was early in 2023 when I realised my network needed a community. LinkedIn is a great example of the difference between being connected and having a […]
The Power of Compliance Communities
The Power of Compliance Communities By: Simon Tweddle, founding member, Compliance Circle, founder & MD, Shapes First Compliance isn’t just about avoiding fines, it’s about safeguarding businesses, reputations, and people. Yet, too often, it’s treated as a box-ticking exercise rather than a strategic advantage. That’s where Compliance Circle comes in. A network of straight-talking […]