Imaginative, smart and agile
We are a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) that can undertake Accounting and Tax work, as well as provide Assurance Services and Operational Support through co-sourcing and outsourcing arrangements.
Ashlynwood is a people-led consulting firm
We are experienced Banking and Financial professionals providing a range of assurance consultancy services in areas of Governance, Risk Management, Internal Controls and IT. We focus on Banking and Financial services, the Not-For-Profit sector and Multi-Family Offices.
Ashlynwood is a people-led consulting firm
Enabling strong governance, enhanced risk management, effective control environment to help you build growth
Case studies
KYC Process Review
Ashlynwood was engaged to review a bank's KYC process as the MLRO had concerns over identification of High Risk clients during the KYC onboarding process. Our review checked against the minimum required criteria of CDD, EDD, SDD, PEPs as well as in-life KYC management.
FCA remediation review
Following on from previous investigation conducted by the FCA, the CFO of the Bank requested Ashlynwood to review the concerns raised by the FCA and identify any additional control weaknesses in the Bank’s processes.
Internal whistle-blowing case
Due to whistle-blowing concerns raised, Ashlynwood was engaged to assist in conducting a review of the Bank’s Mortgage product offering to identify any regulatory breaches.
New payment monitoring system
The Bank engaged Ashlynwood to undertake a review of a newly implemented SWIFT Transaction Monitoring Sanctions screening process.
Testimonials
Ashish Patani is a thoroughly professional Financial Services Specialist with an immense work ethic and outstanding approach to complex issues and challenges. I have known Ashish for over 10 years both as a trusted advisor & colleague. I highly recommend him for his specialist skills in Securities Services, Fund Accounting and Audit issues.
I enjoyed working with Ashish on various Financial Service Audit reviews. I found him very professional, efficient and focused in his approach to work.
Ashlynwood undertook a review of our Organisation’s Governance and Structure. We found them very friendly and open, knowledgeable, insightful and professional. They offered us important insights into things that could be improved and the steps forward to do so. I view them as valued colleagues and would not hesitate to recommend them.
Blog
Ashlynwood supports International Women’s Day
Ashlynwood supports International Women's Day Sunday 8 March 2020 - London, UK #IWD2020 International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements [...]
Round up of the Charity Financial Leaders Forum 2020
Round up of the Charity Financial Leaders Forum 2020 Wednesday 12 February 2020 - London UK Ashlynwood was one of the proud sponsors of the Charity Financial Leaders Forum [...]
Five steps to consider for charity investment management
Five steps to consider for charity investment management Friday 7 February 2020 - London, UK In just 7 years there has been a £47 billion increase in charity [...]
Charity Financials Leaders’ Forum 2020
Charity Financials Leaders' Forum 2020 Wednesday 12th February 2020 - London, UK Ashlynwood is pleased to announce that we will be speaking at the Charity Financials Leaders’ Forum [...]