A major international bank

MIFID2 compliance for MCIB (Mid Cap Investment Banking) activities

Ensure MIFID2 regulatory compliance for optimal management of banking activities

The aim of the project to comply with specific regulations for banking services activities is to ensure that operations meet the stringent requirements of the European directive. This involved a comprehensive review of existing processes, identification of regulatory gaps and development of a structured action plan for compliance. One of the priorities was to train teams in the new procedures, while integrating rigorous internal controls. This project has enabled a smooth transition to compliance, while ensuring that activities fully comply with regulatory standards.

PALMER’s added value

Regulatory compliance expertise with a structured approach to integrating regulatory requirements into existing banking processes.

Development of a comprehensive remediation action plan to ensure ongoing, effective compliance.

Training teams in the new regulations and integrating compliance checks into a transactional checklist.

Close collaboration with compliance and legal teams to ensure compliance of all banking activities.

Development of synergies between business lines for smooth implementation of adjustments required to comply with regulations.

The keys to success

Regulatory gap assessment: in-depth review of existing processes to identify deviations from regulatory requirements.

Structured action plan: development and deployment of a remediation plan with specific corrective actions to ensure ongoing compliance.

Team training: implementation of a training program to ensure that all teams understand the new procedures and regulatory requirements.

Formalization of internal procedures: review and formalization of internal policies to ensure that they comply with the requirements of the directive, in particular for inducement and complaint management.

Compliance controls: integration of internal controls into a transactional checklist to ensure that each operation complies with regulatory standards.

Course of the mission

Regulatory gap assessment: in-depth analysis of existing processes and identification of deviations from regulatory requirements.

Development of a remediation plan: elaboration of a structured action plan to correct identified deviations and ensure compliance of banking activities.

Revision of internal procedures: update of internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with new requirements, in particular on points relating to inducement and complaint management.

Creation of a transactional checklist: integration of compliance checks into a transactional checklist, ensuring that each operation complies with regulatory requirements.

Team training: implementation of a training program to make teams aware of new procedures and ensure their mastery of regulatory requirements.

Follow-up and supervision: set up follow-up and supervision to ensure that corrective actions and new procedures are properly applied over the long term.

Challenges encountered

Strict deadlines: meeting the deadlines set for the remediation plan required optimum management of resources and effective coordination.

Regulatory complexity: the diversity of regulatory requirements presented a challenge for updating existing procedures and integrating the necessary controls.

Team training: involving teams in understanding and adopting the new procedures required an intensive training program.

Synergies between business lines: collaboration between compliance, legal and operational teams was essential to ensure compliance without disrupting day-to-day operations.

A concrete, measurable impact

Assured compliance: implementation of a robust compliance structure to ensure that all activities meet specific regulatory requirements.

Reduced regulatory risks: thanks to the revision of processes and the integration of compliance controls, the risk of non-compliance has been significantly reduced.

Improving internal processes: internal procedures have been revised and formalized to ensure optimum management of regulatory requirements.

Team training and buy-in: thanks to the training program, all teams have acquired a solid understanding of the requirements, ensuring consistent implementation.

Ongoing compliance monitoring: setting up monitoring and supervision mechanisms to ensure that compliance is maintained on an ongoing basis.

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