Clarity for complex situations
Senior-led advice on high-risk, regulated problems. OCG helps leaders understand what has actually gone wrong, not just the visible symptom, and design a response that is credible, compliant and deliverable.
Our approach
Rapid assessment that gives you a clear picture to act on.
Most organisations facing a regulatory issue have already formed a view of what went wrong. OCG starts somewhere different. Rather than take the presenting problem at face value, we look for what actually caused it.
That usually leads upstream. To a supervision structure that was never built for the volume it was handling. To a governance framework that looked fine on paper but had never been tested. To a decision that sat several steps back from where the problem became visible.
OCG identifies the real problem, designs a response calibrated to what the regulator will look at and sets out a clear path forward. Our advice is grounded in delivery. We know what a regulator looks for because we have designed and run these responses ourselves.
What OCG’s consulting covers
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Regulatory response
When a finding has landed or a review is underway, the response needs to be fast and defensible. OCG designs responses built to withstand scrutiny, covering regulatory response design, root cause analysis and review of existing approaches that may not be adequate.
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Board and executive accountability
Executives and board members carrying personal accountability need more than a status update. OCG gives senior-level clarity on the problem, what the regulator is focused on and what a credible response looks like, so the board can act with confidence.
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Remediation program advice
Programs designed without an accurate diagnosis of the cause tend to re-open. OCG advises on scope, governance and the quality framework from the start, so the program addresses the cause behind the symptom.
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Licensing and market entry
OCG advises on AFS licensing and authorisations, and helps technology vendors and new entrants meet the regulatory bar their clients expect.
Talk to OCG about your situation
If you are managing a regulatory finding, facing board-level pressure or designing a program that needs to be right from the start, speak to us. You will be dealing directly with the practitioners who would run the engagement.
Our Consulting Leads
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James Dickson
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
With over two decades of experience in the industry, James has established OCG as a trusted partner to financial institutions, delivering tailored solutions in risk management, compliance, and operational excellence.
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Anthony Speight
PRINCIPAL - HEAD OF CONSULTING
Anthony Speight serves as the Principal and Head of Consulting at Oceanic Consulting Group (OCG), where he leads the firm's consulting practice, focusing on delivering high-value, client-centric advisory services and driving innovation.
