A UK-based specialist bank that is primarily a specialist mortgage lender to retail clients. The bank also provides both small business and personal finance. They needed assitance to ensure that their new and exisiting client books comply with AML regulations.
A UK-based specialist bank that is primarily a specialist mortgage lender to retail clients. The bank also provides both small business and personal finance.
The client acquired another Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated bank to expand their footprint and by doing this, they also grew their client base. However, due to acquiring a client base that was not in compliance with the AML Regulations, the client was required to address and mitigate the areas of non-compliance immediately.
The client asked Lysis to firstly demonstrate their ability to effectively assist the client by analysing a sample of clients and this request was extended to another firm as well. Lysis exceeded the client’s expectation and was asked to come onboard. Lysis specifically assisted the client with the screening of their clients against sanction lists and to identify and screen potential Politically Exposed Persons (PEP’s). In addition, Lysis also assisted the client with transaction monitoring and compiled a detailed programme which stipulated all the processes and controls needed to assess and monitor their business and client risks effectively, in line with best practice. During the sampling process, Lysis also uncovered some FCA breaches, and it was agreed with the client that these would be reported to the FCA immediately to mitigate the risk of being fined or enduring reputational damage.
Lysis successfully helped the client to establish effective screening and customer due diligence remediation programmes that included a discovery process where gaps were highlighted, and recommendations were made on how to remediate specific deficiencies. This included the implementation of effective project management systems on how to categorise clients according to low, medium, and high risks. The client also used three different screening systems, one of which was new to the client. Lysis gained an in-depth understanding of this system and trained their analysts on how to utilise the screening system effectively. Lysis also established a solid relationship with the client where they could reach out for any future assistance.
Our client was applying for Payment Services permissions from the Central Bank of Ireland and required support in defining and documenting the Governance and Compliance framework.
An international institutional digital assets firm offering stablecoin-based cross-border brokerage services engaged Lysis Advisory to support its UK FCA registration under the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs). The firm operates a multi-jurisdictional, technology-driven brokerage model providing access to deep cryptoasset liquidity for corporate and professional clients. Lysis was selected due to its strong track record of successful FCA applications and its ability to deliver a tailored regulatory framework aligned with current FCA expectations and adaptable to the upcoming FSMA-style regime.
Lysis enabled a major US crypto exchange to achieve UK FCA registration through full regulatory transformation, governance design, and compliance support.
