FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPLIANCE CONSULTANTS

Board-level expertise with practical, hands-on delivery

As specialist financial services compliance consultants, we support banks, investment firms, and other regulated businesses with practical, proportionate advice. Our team brings decades of senior regulatory experience, including former heads of compliance at major institutions and former regulators, delivering solutions that work for your firm.

Whether you need guidance on a specific regulatory challenge, support with an FCA application, or an experienced team to manage a remediation project, we tailor our approach to your requirements. We work with firms of all sizes, from international banking groups to newly authorised businesses, providing the depth of expertise you would expect from a large consultancy, with the responsiveness and personal service of a specialist firm.

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Our compliance consultants provide deep sector‑specific support across regulated financial services. Select your sector for more information.

Can’t see your sector? We also work with mortgage and insurance brokers, independent financial advisers, consumer credit providers, fintech firms, discretionary fund managers, and other regulated businesses seeking specialist compliance support. Contact us to discuss your needs.

About our financial services compliance consultants

Leaman Crellin is an independent team of financial services compliance consultants, established in 2018, supporting firms of all sizes across regulated markets.

Our team of independent compliance consultants bring deep industry expertise, with backgrounds including heads of compliance at major banks, former regulators, and specialists across FCA, PRA, and international regulatory frameworks. As a result we deliver practical compliance solutions that help clients meet regulatory expectations with confidence.

Whether you needs ongoing advisory support or help with a specific project our flexible approach prioritises your needs. Providing tailored advice, resources, and training to help your firm thrive in a constantly changing regulatory environment.

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How we have Helped our clients

Discover how our compliance consultants have helped financial services firms solve regulatory challenges, improve compliance processes, and deliver results. Hear about the practical impact we’ve made for their business.

LATEST INSIGHTS

Financial Crime: When things are not right 

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Explore financial crime and its impact on firms, as showcased by the FCA's action against Nationwide Building Society.

ESMA 2026 Work Programme: What Regulated Firms Need to Know

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Explore the ESMA 2026 work programme and its "landmark" reforms. Essential insights from Leaman Crellin for your firm's compliance plans.

FCA Intensifies Focus on Transaction Reporting and STORs

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FCA ramps up scrutiny on transaction reporting and STORs amid rising market abuse risks, targeting spread betting and CFD sectors.

CFD’s – FCA turns up the heat on investor protection 

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FCA warns investors on CFD trading risks with overseas or unregulated providers, citing poor conduct and influencer-driven marketing.

UK Short Selling Regime Under Review in FCA Consultation

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FCA releases consultation paper setting out proposed reforms to the UK short-selling regime, to ease reporting, boost market integrity, and support liquidity. Consultation closes 16 Dec 2025.

PS25/14: New Capital Framework for Investment Firms

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FCA’s PS25/14 introduces a simplified capital framework for investment firms, cutting complexity and reducing regulatory text by 70%

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