LAUNCH OF A REGULATED ACTIVITY
We assist entrepreneurs and financial institutions with end-to-end support, tailored to their needs, from the setup of a regulated company to the development of a new regulated business line.
Each project is designed to reflect the identity and values of its founders while ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
Manco as a Service” – End-to-End Support for the launch of a Portfolio Management Company
Athanase Consulting provides end-to-end support to project sponsors throughout the creation of a portfolio management company:
- Definition of needs and objectives
- Market study and benchmarking
- Design of the target governance and operating model (human resources, technical and organizational setup, etc.)
- Business plan development
- Licensing support (drafting of the authorization file and business program, and liaison with the regulator)
- Integration of the management company into its ecosystem (selection of service providers and tools – RFI/RFP – contractual setup, operational onboarding, and go-live coordination)
- Recruitment support for key functions within the management company
- Development of the procedural framework (policies, procedures, risk mappings, etc.)
- Support in product creation and structuring
A similar advisory offering is available for the transformation of a financial investment advisor or other non-regulated company into a licensed management company.
Athanase Consulting provides comprehensive, end-to-end support to project sponsors throughout the creation of their activity and the licensing process as an Investment Firm, covering activities such as reception and transmission of orders, order execution, and investment advice.
- Definition of needs and strategic objectives
- Market study and competitive analysis
- Design of target governance and operating models (human, technical, and organizational resources)
- Business plan development
- Licensing support (drafting of the authorization file and business program, and coordination with the regulator)
- Integration of the Investment Firm within its ecosystem (selection of service providers and tools – RFI / RFP – contractual setup, operational onboarding, and go-live coordination)
- Recruitment support for key functions
- Development of the procedural framework (policies, procedures, risk maps, etc.)
- Support in creating client onboarding documentation (pre-contractual investment service materials and client knowledge documentation)
A similar advisory offering is available for the transformation of a non-regulated entity into a licensed Investment Firm.
Athanase Consulting provides end-to-end support to financial institutions throughout the launch of a new regulated activity:
- Definition of needs in line with strategic objectives
- Market study and competitive analysis
- Design of the target governance and operating models (human, technical, and organizational resources)
- Business plan development
- Support with licensing extension (drafting of the extension file and update of the business program, and coordination with the regulator)
- Integration of the new activity within its ecosystem (selection of service providers and tools – RFI / RFP – contractual setup, operational onboarding, and go-live coordination)
- Recruitment support for key functions
- Development of the procedural framework (policies, procedures, risk maps, etc.)
- Support in the creation and implementation of new products and services
Athanase Consulting can also provide hands-on support alongside your teams during the launch phase of your activity, across a range of key functions:
- Operations / Middle Office
- Back Office / Finance
- Independent AIFM valuation expert
- Risk Management
- Compliance & Internal Control