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ADVISORY

Expertise that turns

complexity into clarity.

We believe the best advice is not just technically correct — it is contextually right. Our advisory practice combines deep regulatory knowledge, financial crime expertise, and strategic acumen to deliver high-value guidance that is both actionable and durable.


OUR APPROACH

We go beyond execution. Our consultants bring together industry experience, honed consulting skills, regulatory expertise and technology savviness to deliver advice that reflects both the letter of the law and the realities of day-to-day operations. Every engagement is tailor-made — because no two financial institutions face exactly the same challenge.


OUR SOLUTIONS
Advisory Solutions — Palana
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Strategy, Regulatory & Compliance

We assist asset managers and asset servicers in defining their strategic and regulatory direction — from setting governance frameworks to navigating the most demanding compliance environments in Europe and beyond.

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Corporate Strategy & Operations

We partner with management teams to define and execute corporate and business unit strategy, with a clear focus on sustainable value creation and operational coherence.

Corporate & BU Strategy Benchmarking RFP Management Due Diligence Target Operating Model
01—02
Regulatory Strategy & Operations

From regulatory strategy to fund set-up and distribution, we help clients design the right regulatory posture and operational structure to support their ambitions across European and international markets.

Regulatory Strategy Governance & Substance Fund Set-Up Distribution Strategy Gap Analysis Oversight & Control Framework
01—03
Compliance Assistance

We provide hands-on compliance support — from policy design to regulator visits — ensuring our clients are not just compliant on paper, but genuinely prepared for scrutiny.

Governance Framework Policies & Procedures Regulatory Gap Analysis Regulatory Watch Regulatory Hotline Compliance Monitoring Plan Compliance Hotline Marketing Review Mock Inspections Regulator Visit Support
02
Financial Crime — AML/CTF/PF

Financial crime risk is one of the most consequential and rapidly evolving challenges in financial services. Our specialists bring both technical depth and regulatory credibility — helping clients build robust, risk-based frameworks that are defensible, proportionate, and operational.

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Risk-Based Approach

We help clients design and implement a rigorous risk-based approach to AML/CTF/PF — covering risk appetite definition, own risk assessments, and country risk scoring methodologies that are both regulator-ready and operationally sound.

Risk Appetite Own Risk Assessment Risk Management Country Risk Scoring
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Due Diligence & Scoring

We design and execute due diligence frameworks covering clients, business relationships, delegates, investors, and assets — combining structured scoring with open-source intelligence to deliver a complete and defensible picture.

Client & Delegate DD Investor DD Asset DD Open Source Intelligence
02—03
Internal Organisation & Governance

We support clients in designing and strengthening their internal governance and control frameworks, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities, effective oversight, and alignment with regulatory expectations. Our services cover the establishment of robust governance structures, the definition of key performance indicators and reporting dashboards, and the development of practical, risk-based policies and procedures. We also assist in implementing tailored training programmes and provide ongoing support to control functions (including RC/RR), ensuring that governance and control mechanisms are both effective and operational in practice.

Governance Framework Design Control Environment Enhancement Risk Based Oversight KPIs & Performance Dashboards Regulatory Alignment Trainings
02—04
Ongoing Monitoring & Data Management

We design and operationalise ongoing monitoring frameworks — from name screening and transaction monitoring to file sample testing and remediation — ensuring continuous, auditable oversight of business relationships.

Name Screening Transaction Monitoring File Testing & Remediation Ongoing Monitoring
02—05
Regulator Cooperation & Inspection Readiness

When regulators come knocking, preparation is everything. We assist clients with gap analyses, mock inspections, remediation planning, and direct regulator visit support — so there are no surprises.

Gap Analysis Mock Inspections Regulator Visit Support Remediation Planning
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Operations Excellence

Value creation is ultimately about execution. We support clients through complex operational transformations — from target operating model design to full implementation — bringing both the strategic clarity and the hands-on capability to see projects through to completion.

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Transformation & Project Management

We lead and coordinate complex transformation projects from inception to delivery — managing scope, timelines, and stakeholder alignment while keeping the focus firmly on the outcomes that matter.

Project Management TOM Implementation Migration Assistance Remediation Projects
03—02
Operational Efficiency & Digitalisation

We help clients identify and close operational inefficiencies — defining business requirements, managing provider selection processes, and digitalising process chains to eliminate manual friction and reduce risk.

Operational Efficiency Business Requirements RFP Management Process Digitalisation Procedure Manuals
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Regulatory Implementation

Translating regulatory requirements into operational reality is one of the hardest things to do well. We bridge the gap between legal text and practical implementation — ensuring nothing gets lost between policy and process.

Regulatory Implementation Cross-Functional Alignment Controls Design
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Financial Advisory

Leveraging long-standing experience in transactions across multiple sectors and sizes, we help clients identify, evaluate, and execute value creation and realisation opportunities — with the financial rigour and sector knowledge to make a real difference.

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Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory

We advise on the full M&A lifecycle — from target identification and strategic rationale through to execution support and post-deal integration — ensuring every transaction is well-structured and well-executed.

M&A Advisory Due Diligence Transaction Support
04—02
Financial Modelling & Valuation

We build and stress-test financial and business plan models that underpin investment decisions, strategic plans, and transaction negotiations — combining analytical rigour with practical business judgment.

Financial Modelling Business Plan Modelling Valuation
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Training, e-Learning & Capability Development

We support clients in building and maintaining strong regulatory knowledge and internal capabilities through structured training programmes and tailored learning solutions. Our services combine regulatory expertise with practical delivery formats, ensuring that teams remain informed, compliant, and operationally effective.

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Regulatory & Compliance Training Programmes

Design and delivery of training covering key regulations — AML/CTF, MiFID, DORA, SFDR, and others — tailored to your business model and regulatory perimeter. Programmes are structured to build genuine understanding of obligations and supervisory expectations, so that teams can apply regulatory principles to their day-to-day responsibilities with confidence.

Regulatory Alignment Risk Awareness Compliance Culture Policy Understanding Supervisory Expectations
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Awareness & Specialist Training

Targeted sessions ranging from general awareness for broad audiences to deep-dive expert training for specific functions and risk areas. Each programme is calibrated to the audience's existing knowledge level and operational context — ensuring relevance, engagement, and measurable uplift in capability across the organisation.

Capability Building Functional Expertise Risk Deep-Dives Role-Based Training Knowledge Enhancement
05—03
Tailored Workshops & Executive Briefings

Bespoke workshops and senior-level briefings addressing strategic topics, regulatory developments, and practical implementation challenges. Designed for board members, senior management, and governance bodies who require concise, high-quality insight to support sound decision-making and proactive regulatory positioning.

Executive Insights Strategic Dialogue Decision Support Regulatory Foresight Stakeholder Alignment
05—04
e-Learning Modules & Digital Training Platform

Development of scalable e-learning content and digital training modules, enabling consistent and flexible knowledge dissemination across your organisation. Content is designed for integration with existing Learning Management Systems and can be updated as regulations evolve, ensuring your digital training library remains current and effective over time.

Scalable Learning Digital Enablement Modular Content Learning Management Systems Continuous Learning & Certification
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Data Strategy & Intelligence Advisory

We advise clients on the design and implementation of robust data strategies, enabling effective data governance and the generation of meaningful insights to support decision-making and regulatory compliance.

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Data Strategy

Definition of data strategies aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational needs. We work with clients to articulate a clear data vision, identify gaps between current capabilities and target state, and design a roadmap that delivers measurable value while building the foundations for long-term data-driven operations.

Data Vision Strategic Alignment Value Creation Data-Driven Decision-Making Operating Model
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Data Governance Frameworks

Design and implementation of governance structures, policies, and controls to ensure data quality, integrity, and accountability across the organisation. We help clients establish clear ownership, define stewardship responsibilities, and embed governance practices that satisfy both internal risk requirements and external regulatory expectations.

Data Ownership Data Quality Reporting Frameworks Data Stewardship Governance Models
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Data Analytics Design

Development of analytics frameworks and reporting solutions to transform data into actionable insights and support informed decision-making. From KPI framework design to reporting architecture and business intelligence tooling, we help clients move beyond raw data — building the analytical infrastructure that turns information into competitive and regulatory advantage.

Advanced Analytics Insight Generation Reporting Architecture Dashboards & KPI Frameworks Business Intelligence

Ready to navigate regulatory complexity with clarity, confidence, and the right team by your side?