Testimonials

We take great pride in what we do & are dedicated to client satisfaction. Here's some of the amazing feedback we've had from our clients.

Independent Review & Training

The Independent Review: The board found to Dawn to be collaborative, responsive and receptive. The review was delivered on time and under budget which was very much appreciated.

Annual AML training: All staff found Dawn to be engaging and very knowledgeable about the subject. They found her delivery to be thought provoking and stimulating, and the content of the slides and her light approach encouraged interaction within the group despite the heavy topic. We would have no hesitation recommending Advisory Services for future training and independent reviews.

Client Manager

Client Due Diligence

The service provided by the team at Advisory Services has been delivered with exceptional professionalism and knowledge. The project was completed within the timeframes required, we were updated on the status of the project weekly, and the team explained any complex technical areas in user friendly language. The attention to detail in delivering great customer service meant working with Advisory Services felt like working as "one team" rather than a consulting / client relationship.

I look forward to working with the Advisory Services team again and would not hesitate to recommend them.

Director of a Guernsey firm

MLRO & Client Handover

I would like to thank Scott for his professionalism and attentiveness throughout the term of his temporary contract. Scott showed a strong enthusiasm for passing on his experience and client knowledge to our new hire in the short handover period available. This again speaks to his care for the business and colleagues and a desire to see the new employee succeed in her role.

It goes without saying that the quality of presentation to the client boards, and his affable personal style remained consistent to high standard Scott set throughout his time with the company.

I would not hesitate to recommend Scott to those seeking the compliance consulting services he provides.

AML/CFT Training

The Board of Directors found it refreshing to receive training from someone with such relevant and recent experience in industry and who understood the commerciality of our business. The AML/CFT training was pitched at exactly the right level for the Board, was interactive and kept the interest of all attendees throughout the session.

A Director of a Guernsey fund administrator

AML/KYC Gap Analysis

I approached Advisory Services at short notice to undertake a AML/KYC gap analysis. The resulting report was extremely detailed, whilst being in a format that presented the information on a case by case basis, providing details of the documents reviewed, the assessment, key findings and an overall conclusion.  I would have no hesitation in using Advisory Services again.

Director of a Guernsey Fund

Charity Annual Validations

The team from Advisory Services have been great volunteers, providing first class support to charities through the drop in sessions assisting charities with the new online registration system. Your team have been both friendly and efficient and made everyone feel at ease. Thank you.

The association of guernsey charities

Compliance Support

Marie-Claire has been pivotal in supporting our compliance department and came armed with extensive technical regulatory experience, enabling her to hit the ground running with her strong self-driven work ethos.  Marie-Claire shows true passion in her work and has seamlessly become a trusted and reliable colleague to our team.

A Director of a Guernsey fund administrator

Compliance Support

Cathy’s expertise and understanding of the challenges we face place her uniquely in her ability to advise our members of staff at all levels in a practical, yet personable approach. It has been a pleasure to liaise with Cathy from the outset in determining a bespoke training programme that has been tailored to meet our business needs. Her knowledgeable sessions have left a lasting impression and we wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Cathy’s services.

A Director of a Guernsey fund administrator

Training

Dawn provided a course on practical learnings from recent enforcement cases. The course comments included:

  • Very good content, really informative
  • Great material, engaging and everyone contributed
  • Knowledgeable and approachable
  • Really approachable and well lead

Compliance

Jodie has provided a fantastic service, being knowledgeable, proactive, diligent and courteous when dealing with both our clients and ourselves.  Jodie has made great progress with our project and I would have no hesitation in recommending Jodie to others.

Retained on-going services

The team are professional, responsive, having a genuine dedication to client success. They took time to understand our needs and challenges, ensuring that solutions provided were not only effective but also aligned with our business objectives.

One of the standout aspects of our collaboration was the seamless integration of their expertise into our existing workflows. Advisory Services didn’t just offer recommendations, they actively worked with our team to implement changes, providing valuable training and support throughout the process.  This hands-on approach fostered a collaborative environment, making the entire compliance journey not only manageable but also empowering for our team.

A CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER OF A GLOBAL INVESTMENT FIRM

Licence Application

I am delighted to share my positive experience with Advisory Services, an exceptional partner in ensuring regulatory compliance for our organisation.  Their unwavering commitment to excellence and efficiency has exceeded our expectations delivering numerous tangible benefits including being instrumental in helping us to obtain our Fiduciary license from the GFSC within 4 weeks, a quicker than usual timeline.

From the outset, they demonstrated broad and deep understanding of our industry’s complex regulatory landscape. Their team possesses a rare combination of in-depth knowledge of Guernsey and UK regulatory requirements and practical application, providing tailored solutions to address our specific compliance challenges.

A CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER OF A GLOBAL INVESTMENT FIRM

System Implementation

ASG were quick to assess our current processes, identifying improvements that ensured compliance and also streamlined our operations. This proactive stance has resulted in practical efficiencies and reduced risk exposure.

As part of our engagement with ASG, they supported us in implementing planned system developments, working with us to shortlist and select preferred systems providers in the field of compliance and monitoring.

During the process, ASG identified and helped to mitigate costs and key service issues which has proven to be very beneficial for us.

A Senior manager of an investment firm

Feedback from a Director of a Regulated Firm

Dawn delivered two AML training sessions yesterday for our staff, the second one being enhanced training.

I wanted to let you know that the feedback from both sessions was really positive with all staff finding it interesting, informative, engaging and very relevant to the activities and risks of the Firm.  Dawn’s in-depth knowledge and experience, from both an industry and a regulatory perspective, really enhanced the content being delivered.  

My personal thanks to Dawn for a job very well done.

Guernsey Non Executive Director

As a NED I support executives to provide good governance, manage risks and enable investment strategy, whilst protecting investor interests. This role is  becoming increasingly challenging  with the ever demanding regulatory and legal environment (not to mention global macro events). Keeping abreast of changes in the world of director duties and compliance is essential. Keen to do this in the most effective way I engaged Advisory Services for one to one training  sessions. 

The sessions were excellent. Cathy and Mel tailored the sessions for me and my portfolio, provided relevant case studies and facilitated my many questions. They also provided a personalised set of (many) slides which saved me taking notes, enabling me to focus on the learning and have a reference point in future. We are lucky in Guernsey to have many opportunities for CPD, however it would be difficult to beat the personalised approach from two excellent professionals.

Bespoke Consultancy

We engaged Advisory Services to perform a bespoke piece of work on behalf of the Board. Ethan diligently identified areas of focus for the Board to consider further and his report was clear, concise and delivered within very short timescales.
Director of a Guernsey Fund Administrator

Company Secretarial Secondment

From the initial meeting through to the conclusion of the engagement, Mel and Annie have been very professional, knowledgeable, approachable, proactive and provided us with a faultless service. We would have no hesitation in engaging with Advisory Services Group in the future.
Group Company Secretary

Permanent Company Secretarial Support

We have greatly benefited from the professional services of Advisory Services in attending and documenting our quarterly board meetings. Their team consistently provides accurate, well-structured minutes that capture the key discussions and decisions made during these sessions. This attention to detail, coupled with their thorough understanding of corporate governance, ensures that our records are always up-to-date and compliant with legal requirements. The efficiency and reliability of Advisory Services has been invaluable to our firm, and we highly recommend their services for any business seeking expert support in corporate secretarial duties.

Director of a Guernsey Fiduciary Business

Company Secretarial Secondment

During her time with us, Emily has proven to be a delightful asset to the Corporate Secretarial team.  She fitted in so well with everyone and was keen to assist wherever she could.  Emily played an integral part in ensuring that the Client Investment Licensee Business Risk Assessments and Cyber Security Policy Statements were completed ahead of deadlines.  She has also participated in board meetings and prepared minutes to a high standard and within required timelines.

Thank you, Emily, for the invaluable assistance you provided us over the last few months.  You have been an absolute pleasure to work with and we wish you well for your future.

Company Secretarial Manager, Guernsey Fund Administrator

Compliance Secondment

We have thoroughly enjoyed the time Jane has spent with us. She brings a pragmatic, proactive approach to her work, which draws on her extensive knowledge and experience as a regulator. She is able to flip this knowledge round to apply it from the licensee’s perspective, which we have found incredibly useful. Jane has also been proactive in identifying areas she can add value to, as the workload has naturally progressed to the permanent employee she was brought in to cover the transition to. Above all, Jane has integrated into our team with ease due to her warm and open personality.

Director, Fund Administrator & Fiduciary