Private Banks & Wealth Managers

Regulatory expertise for private banks and wealth managers serving high net worth and ultra high net worth clients

We provide specialist wealth management compliance support for private banks and wealth managers. Serving high net worth clients brings particular regulatory challenges, from enhanced financial crime controls to sophisticated suitability requirements.

Our consultants understand the relationship-driven nature of private banking and help build compliance frameworks that support rather than impede client service.

Sector Overview

Private banks and wealth managers face heightened regulatory expectations given the nature of their client base. Financial crime controls must address the elevated risks associated with high net worth clients and international structures. Suitability assessments must reflect sophisticated investment strategies and complex financial circumstances.

Whether you operate as a private bank, discretionary wealth manager, or multi-family office, our wealth management compliance expertise helps you meet regulatory expectations while maintaining service excellence.

Sector-Specific Challenges

Private banks and wealth managers we work with commonly face:

  • Meeting enhanced financial crime due diligence for HNW and PEP clients
  • Building robust suitability frameworks for complex investment strategies
  • Managing conflicts of interest in relationship-driven environments
  • Implementing Consumer Duty for professional and retail client segments
  • Satisfying CASS requirements for client assets and custody
  • Supporting cross-border client relationships within regulatory constraints
  • Maintaining appropriate documentation of investment advice

We help firms tackle these sector challenges proactively, reducing risk and improving operational confidence.

RESOURCES

Recent insights and articles for private banks and wealth managers

A New Look at Market Conduct

Explore how Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) ensures fair, transparent markets and why recent cases challenge its enforcement.

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

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

FOS Fee Reform and FCA Redress Changes

Discover more about the FOS fee reform and FCA redress changes. Discover how the latest consultations impact complaint handling and costs.

FCA Intensifies Focus on Transaction Reporting and STORs Amid Growing Market Abuse Risks 

Transaction Reporting
FCA tightens oversight on transaction reporting and STORs, focusing on spread betting and CFD sectors to enhance market integrity

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