Regulatory compliance consultants
Compliance clarity for UK financial services firms.
Compliance clarity for UK financial services firms.
LHI Consulting is a specialist financial compliance consultancy providing regulatory compliance services to financial services firms across the UK and Europe.
Featured Advisory
FCA authorisation support from application to supervisory readiness.
FCA
Authorisation and permissions
AML
Risk controls and KYC
Duty
Consumer outcomes
How we can help
Are You Ready
For Consumer
Duty
Supporting UK financial services firms with practical, FCA-aligned compliance solutions.
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About Us
LHI Consulting is a specialist regulatory compliance consultancy supporting both established and growing businesses in the market.
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Our Services
LHI Consulting provides compliance and regulatory services to firms in the UK and to firms looking to establish themselves in the UK.
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EU Services
Are you an EU Regulated Company working in the UK Financial Markets?
What We Do
Regulatory Compliance
Simplified
From first authorisation to mature compliance oversight, LHI gives leadership teams the advice, structure, and documentation needed to operate confidently in regulated markets.
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FCA Authorisation
Support with applications, variation of permissions, business plans, regulatory policies, and preparation for FCA review.
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AML and KYC
Risk assessments, customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, onboarding workflows, and monitoring controls.
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Consumer Duty
Outcome testing, product governance, customer communications, board reporting, and evidence-led action plans.
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Financial Promotions
Review frameworks, approval processes, fair-clear-not-misleading checks, and campaign compliance support.
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GDPR
LHI will carry out a full gap analysis of your current GDPR framework. We also offer comprehensive training for employees and C-suite staff.
Designed for decision makers.
LHI Consulting provides regulatory solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate within the regulatory framework quickly and efficiently whilst ensuring cost-effectiveness remains a key focus.
Who We Are
A focused consultancy
for regulated financial
services.
A focused consultancy for regulated financial services.
LHI Consulting is a specialist financial compliance consultancy built on more than 25 years of hands-on regulatory experience within the UK financial services sector.
We provide bespoke regulatory compliance services to FCA-regulated firms, fintech companies, start-ups, and EU businesses operating in the UK. Our expertise spans financial promotions compliance, AML/KYC frameworks, risk assessments, and ongoing compliance oversight.
We work closely with clients to design practical, commercially focused compliance solutions that:
- Strengthen financial services compliance
- Reduce regulatory and financial crime risk
- Support Consumer Duty obligations
- Enable sustainable business growth
Know Where Your Firm Stands
Before the Window Opens.
A fixed-price, three-day compliance audit for crypto firms preparing for FCA authorisation. Clear findings. Practical recommendations.
33 Days
until the FCA authorisation window opens on 30 September 2026. There is no automatic rollover from AML registration.
Why Choose LHI
Premium advice with
a low-friction
working style.
Premium advice with a low-friction working style.
Choosing LHI Consulting’s regulatory team gives you access to a market-leading financial compliance consultancy designed to support growth while protecting your business and senior management from regulatory risk.
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Start-up compliance assistance
Full regulatory setup support for new financial services and fintech firms.
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Compliance advice and ongoing regulatory guidance
Clear, actionable support tailored to your firm’s regulatory permissions and risk profile.
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Compliance training for financial firms
Staff training covering AML, Consumer Duty, financial promotions, and senior management responsibilities.
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Financial promotions review and approval
Ensuring marketing materials meet FCA compliance standards.
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Fintech regulatory assistance
Specialist support for innovative and high-growth financial technology businesses.
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Direct FCA authorisations
End-to-end support for firms seeking authorisation.
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Variation of permissions applications
Assistance with expanding or modifying regulatory permissions.
Knowledge Library
Edition: 2026 / 2027
The Complete Guide to FCA Crypto Authorisation
From the Money Laundering Regulations to full authorisation under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 — how cryptoasset firms can navigate the UK’s new regulatory perimeter, prepare for the authorisation gateway, and build a business the FCA will approve.
Trusted by regulated firms.
Five-star feedback from clients we support across compliance, authorisation, AML, Consumer Duty and regulatory oversight.
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I had a great experience working with LHI Consult Ltd. From the outset, they were responsive, professional, and easy to deal with. They handled my request efficiently and kept me informed throughout the process, which... Read more made everything straightforward and stress-free. Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile really stood out. It’s clear they take pride in delivering a high standard of service. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend LHI Consult Ltd to anyone looking for a reliable and professional consultancy service.
kyle Stclair
March 26, 2026Ryan and his team have been assisting our business in a highly complex worldwide jurisdiction compliance environment and we have to say the experience is first class. Communication is key and it's spot on, the knowledge... Read more and delivery is faultless. The competition did not listen to our needs and were way too expensive, there was no way we could work with them. Knowing that we have a robust legal, compliant backbone gives us the chance to focus on driving our business forward smoothly and efficiently.... and being able to look into payment providers in highly regulated industries for us too is the icing on the cake! Highly recommended, top chap and team!
Guy Mayhew
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Rene Philippe Dubout
March 26, 2026LHI consulting has been great there service has been excellent and extremely knowledgeable in regards to financial compliance and payment processing there team has been really pleasant and patient while our business has been going... Read more through restructure. LHI consulting team members has been great working alongside us and really guiding us through our GDPR and compliance issues which have been resolved through a stress free process.
Jay Patti
March 26, 2026Ryan and his team are excellent and I have no hesitation in recommending them. I am involved in a number of financial services companies (onshore and offshore ) and they deal with things efficiently... Read more and with due care and knowledge. Thank you, Ryan for your help so far. Charlie Goldsmith. Commercia Director and Board Member Audacia Capital (Ireland) PLC.
Charlie Goldsmith
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LHI produced the AML document for our business, the service we received was excellent and very swift. Thank you Ryan and team from Duffy and Company
colin chatwin
March 26, 2026LHI Consult have been great. Ryan Morgan has been an absolute rock for us on AML and DPO matters — thorough, knowledgeable, and always helpful. I still insist on calling him our compliance officer, mainly... Read more because the visible discomfort it causes him is one of life’s small pleasures. In all seriousness though, he and the firm are top class.
Ricardo Capone
March 26, 2026I’ve been working closely with Ryan from LHL Consulting, who manages our compliance. Ryan has been a great support to our team, particularly in helping us navigate what can often be a complex and fast-moving regulatory... Read more environment. He has a strong understanding of compliance requirements and ensures we stay aligned without slowing down our progress. What stands out is his ability to communicate clearly and provide practical guidance that we can implement straight away. He’s proactive, reliable, and always approachable, which makes working with him straightforward and effective. LHL Consulting has become an important partner for us, and Ryan plays a key role in that. I’d highly recommend LHL Consulting.
Reece Martini
March 26, 2026
Contact
Start with the regulatory challenge in front of you.
Share what you are building, fixing, launching, or reviewing. LHI will help clarify the next move and the compliance work required to support it.
Offices
64 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7JF