We support authorities by offering deep subject matterexpertise, strategic advisory, thematic reviews, supervisory insight, andregulatory framework development. Our work also supports regulatedentities—such as firms in financial services or digital assets—in meeting therequirements set by regulators and exchanges, often serving as a bridge betweenindustry and oversight.

Our Expertise Covers

Regulatory Advisory & Framework Development

We assist regulators and public institutions in shapingeffective and proportionate compliance expectations, aligned with:

• FATF Recommendations

• EU AML Directives

• UK FCA & PRA handbooks

• Central Bank guidance

• IOSCO and BIS standards

Our experts can advise on the design and implementation ofregulatory frameworks, including licensing regimes, AML/CTF obligations, andoperational resilience requirements.

Supervisory Engagement & Thematic Reviews

Lysis Group conducts independent thematic reviews anddiagnostic assessments to help regulators and exchanges gain a deeperunderstanding of:

• Market-wide risks and weaknesses

• Effectiveness of AML controls across sectors

• Governance maturity within regulated entities

• Emerging risks in crypto and digital asset markets

We offer tailored reporting, benchmarking and remediationrecommendations, helping regulators inform policy and supervisory priorities.

Independent Assessments & Regulatory Reporting

We provide regulated firms and supervisory authorities withindependent assurance reviews against regulatory obligations. Our servicesinclude:

• AML/CTF Health Checks

• Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessments (EWRA)

• Governance and 3LoD maturity reviews

• Sanctions compliance gap analysis

• Market abuse framework reviews

These services are often used by firms seeking todemonstrate compliance to their regulators, or by the regulators themselves toassess readiness, risk, and control maturity.

Digital Assets & Cryptoasset Policy and Supervision

Lysis has been actively engaged with regulators andexchanges in the digital assets space since 2020. We support the design,enhancement, and supervision of AML registration regimes and help digital assetproviders achieve regulatory approval.

We have worked on registration and compliance enhancementprojects tied to:

• FCA Crypto Asset Firm Registration

• Central Bank of Ireland (CBoI) AML registration

• The development of crypto AML frameworks aligned to FATF’sTravel Rule and VASP guidance

Exchange and Infrastructure Advisory

Lysis Group supports exchanges, payment providers andclearing houses in their role as systemic anchors of the financial ecosystem.We assist in:

• Designing AML/KYC standards for members

• Screening and due diligence processes for onboardingparticipants

• Conducting compliance audits and participant reviews

• Building resilience in governance and operations

We work with financial market infrastructures to strengthenthe integrity and transparency of their systems, supporting confidence amongregulators and participants alike.

Training & Capacity Building for Supervisory Teams

We design and deliver custom AML and financial crimetraining programmes for supervisors, central bank staff and exchange complianceteams. Topics include:

• AML typologies and red flags

• Crypto asset risk indicators

• Enhanced due diligence (EDD)

• Risk-based supervision

• Designing and enforcing effective compliance controls

We have equipped regulators and central banks with thepractical tools and sector insight needed to stay ahead of evolving financialcrime threats.

Deep Regulatory Insight

Our consultants include former regulators, MLROs, andcompliance leads who understand supervisory expectations, enforcementstrategies, and industry pain points.

Specialists in Complex Regimes

From crypto and digital assets to wholesale banking, realestate, and market infrastructure, we operate across high-risk, fast-movingregulatory environments.

Global Reach, Local Expertise

We’ve worked with authorities and institutions across theUK, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Lithuania, UAE, and beyond.

A Trusted Partner for Supervisors

We are regularly called upon by firms, exchanges andregulators themselves to advise, assess, and build frameworks that stand up toscrutiny.

Whether you’re a regulator designing new supervisoryexpectations, a central bank developing AML capabilities, or an exchangeenhancing governance standards, Lysis Group can help. Contact us today todiscuss how we can support regulatory excellence and market integrity.

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