Services
Fortunately, there are more positive alternatives to using a smaller consultancy compared to the Accentures, McKinseys or the big accountancy firms like Deloitte, E&Y etc. We not only consider that size doesn’t matter, but large size can actually be a disadvantage in meeting your needs.
Dealing with a niche consultancy;
- You are always dealing with the principal when you are dealing with my firm. This means that I am the relationship manager and there is no junior partner to whom responsibility will be transferred. There is no decreased accountability, no "hand-off" to a less-informed colleague. If your interests are at stake continually, shouldn’t you reasonably expect my continual involvement?
- We can usually provide resources on a "just in time" basis. That is, our projects do not have to cover excessive overhead, such as multiple offices, large administrative backup, recruiting, partner perks, etc. We are organized to efficiently provide everything that you, as the buyer needs, but nothing more than that which means that you are paying for value and results and only minimum overhead.
- There is more likelihood of your privacy and confidentiality being observed with fewer people working on the project. In addition, there are fewer "voices" in terms of differing consultants’ and their differing perceptions (a very real problem in focus groups, interviews and work observations). I (and/or the few people I might also involve) are constant which means that there isn’t the need to sift through dozens of differing perceptions.
- We’re faster. We can respond to requests quickly, and return all calls within four hours which means to you that there is no need to worry about a bureaucracy, delays and unknown people on the other end of the phone.
- Since we handle fewer concurrent projects than larger firms, our attention is focused on the job at hand. This means that you don’t have to "compete" with another dozen or so of our clients, which may be larger, paying more or are more time-demanding. We structure our work so that every client receives maximum attention.
- Your investment is controlled. There is no "meter running". We work for a fixed, value-based, project fee. Large firms can’t afford to do that as readily because of all the people involved and their own insistence on measuring their success by billable hours. We measure our success by client objectives reached, not in “time units”.
- The expertise that larger firms use is often white-labelling for them by a pool of consultants available in the marketplace at any one time. We select our consultants from practising subject matter experts which means that you obtain the same or better expertise for less money, because;
- Inevitably, we are less expensive. There are economies to using someone who can base their fees on each situation and not on a pre-determined service scale or need for reaching a practice quota. This means quite simply better value to you.
Call 0800 689 9 689 today or email enquiry@ceicompliance.co.uk
Companies we have worked with …
Some of the companies we have worked and provided services to with are Barclays Bank, Arch IFA, Lawcomm Solicitors, Zurich Insurance, Marsh, AIG, Zurich Banking Group, National Farmers Union, Abbey National, Equitable Life, Halifax, The Access Bank UK Limited, Oxford Actuaries & Consultants, Standard Bank, ICAP, Swiss Life, PWC, Cornhill Insurance, Deloitte, Manigent, Exeter Friendly Society and many others.
Don't forget, our Consultants can provide a whole range of services including:
- Initial risk assessment or audit — an initial analysis to identify higher risk areas of the business and weaknesses in procedures.
- Business development — business analysis advice or advice on particular issues — for example, how your firm is Treating Customers Fairly and an action plan for implementing TCF across your business.
- Help with setting up procedures — for example procedural manuals for recruitment, training and competence, complaints handling and anti-money laundering. May also include templates for disclosure documents, fact-finds and registers.
- File audits — checks to ensure that procedures are being followed and identify good practices and weaknesses
- Complaints Handling – cost effective and project managed from start to finish making your response robust and consistent
- Technical support — may include advice on particular products or regulatory reporting. May be available in various formats, including website, helpdesk and individual technical advice.
- Training — for example competency assessments, training opportunities or product risk guidance. May be online support, regulatory updates or seminar based.
- Support on individual issues — for example in dealing with a complaint, a financial promotion or a particular suitability letter.
- Financial promotions (all areas of advertisement) - full support which would include websites, brochures, DVD's, email templates, client mail shots, adverts, contacting existing clients and so on.
- Remedial work — helping to action remedial work required by the FSA.
- Ensuring you are aware of Handbook changes and the specific impact on your business.
- Your responsibilities and liabilities under SYSC and the recent changes
- And much more … just ask!
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