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Make regulation manageable

With increasing complexity across financial, data and operational regulation, businesses can no longer rely on tick-box compliance. Grant Thornton provides proactive, sector-informed solutions that help you stay compliant, minimise risk and manage change effectively.

From designing frameworks and simplifying reporting to supporting regulatory engagements, our team combines local expertise with practical delivery to help you navigate the demands of today’s oversight landscape.

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Our solutions

01 Regulatory advisory

Stay ahead of change with expert guidance

We help organisations understand new rules and respond effectively:

Horizon scanning and regulation analysis
Framework and policy design
Gap assessments and readiness reviews
Ongoing monitoring programme design

02 Risk and due diligence

Strengthen your defences with targeted controls

Manage operational risk and meet oversight expectations:

Regulatory due diligence
Internal audits and governance reviews
Risk assessments and testing
Mitigation strategy development

03 Reporting and innovation

Streamline compliance through technology

Use automation and data to make reporting faster and more reliable:

Regulatory reporting automation
Data integrity and validation
Submission and disclosure support
Integrated compliance dashboards

04 Engagement and remediation

Respond credibly to regulatory scrutiny

Prepare for inspections and respond to concerns with structure:

Inspection and review preparation
Regulatory engagement support
Remediation planning
Programme delivery oversight

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Why Grant Thornton

We offer hands-on regulatory support tailored to Northern Ireland’s local context, backed by insight from our wider global network. Our approach is responsive, collaborative and grounded in practical outcomes.

With Grant Thornton, our clients receive:

Tailored advice: Solutions that reflect your industry and risk profile
Forward-looking insight: Support to anticipate and prepare for change
Streamlined delivery: Tools that simplify compliance activities
Trusted guidance: Experience working with regulators and stakeholders
Risk management: Frameworks that protect operations and reputation

Start building confidence in your compliance position today. Speak to our Regulatory specialists in Northern Ireland.

Client impact

Delivering confidence through compliance

Regulatory change fully embedded

Assessed gaps, built a practical plan and led implementation to embed a new operating model aligned with regulatory requirements.

End-to-end inspection support

Guided the client through a full inspection cycle, managing engagement and readiness while clarifying regulator expectations.

Strengthened customer outcomes

Reviewed the customer journey and supported leaders with a roadmap to enhance conduct, meet expectations and reduce risk.