Can you support firms preparing for FCA authorisation?

Yes. We provide end to end support across regulatory applications, including framework development, documentation preparation, governance design, and supervisory engagement support.

Do you only support UK regulated firms?

No, we operate globally across EMEA, APAC, & the Americas, particularly within Investment Firms, Payments, Fintech, Crypto and regulated / non-regulated Financial Services.

Can DCM act as an outsourced compliance function?

Yes. We provide flexible retained support models, including fractional compliance leadership (MLRO) ongoing advisory services, and embedded specialist expertise.

How do you support firms preparing for new regulation?

We help firms assess regulatory impact, strengthen governance frameworks, identify control gaps, and implement practical changes aligned to evolving supervisory expectations. We also provide training to senior leadership on a retained basis.

Regulatory Compliance Services

DCM provides specialist regulatory compliance support to firms navigating authorisation, growth, governance enhancement, and evolving supervisory expectations. We work alongside regulated and non-regulated businesses to strengthen frameworks, improve readiness, and deliver practical compliance support aligned to both operational realities and regulatory standards.

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"DCM's in-depth knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment have been exemplary. Their ability to navigate through complex regulatory frameworks with ease and provide strategic insights has been a cornerstone of our application's success. DCM'sability to deliver on their commitments within the stipulated timelines hasbeen a critical factor in maintaining our project's momentum."

Head of Compliance

Payment Service Provider

"Our engagement with DCM related to some key areas of regulated activity that required additional focus. DCM were able to deploy an initial team during the early stages of the project and mobilise further resource at relatively short notice as the project progressed, contributing to a successful conclusion within agreed timescales."

Global Head of Financial Crime

UK Fintech

Our teams support firms across the full regulatory lifecycle, from licensing and market entry through to ongoing governance, safeguarding, remediation, and supervisory engagement. Combining technical expertise with practical delivery experience, we help firms build resilient compliance frameworks designed for long term growth and regulatory confidence.

Authorisation

End-to-end support for regulatory EMI authorisation (UK, EU, APAC). We provide comprehensive support across preparation and submission, from framework design and documentation through to supervisory engagement.

Safeguarding

Helping payment and e-money firms protect customer funds through specialist audit, training and advisory services that strengthen safeguarding frameworks, reinforce control environments and support long-term resilience.

CASS 15 Preparedness

With the FCA’s new CASS 15 rules coming into force on May 7, 2026, our services help payment and e-money institutions transition from lighter-touch regulations to a robust, CASS-style framework.

Advisory Partner

Ongoing regulatory and financial crime advisory delivered through a retained model, providing consistent access to specialist expertise, technical guidance and supervisory readiness support.

AI Governance & Readiness

Assessment and governance support to ensure emerging AI and automation tools within financial crime environments are controlled, transparent and defensible under regulatory scrutiny.

Licensing Applications

End to end support for regulatory authorisation and variation applications, including framework design, documentation preparation and supervisory engagement.

DCM provides pragmatic regulatory support that helps firms navigate complexity with confidence. Whether preparing for authorisation, strengthening governance, responding to regulatory change, or enhancing oversight frameworks, we deliver specialist expertise tailored to the needs of regulated businesses.

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