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Financial services

Specialised advisory for banks, insurers, asset managers, investment firms and fintechs operating across Lusophone Africa.

The context

The African financial sector is at a crossroads

The central banks of Mozambique, Angola and Malawi have tightened the regulatory framework over the past decade. New capital requirements, anti-money-laundering rules, IFRS reporting and more intrusive supervision have turned compliance into a permanent function.

Open banking, AI applied to credit risk, cross-border instant payments and mandatory ESG reporting are now part of daily operations. Execution demands scarce technical talent, expensive capital and change-management capability.

The institutions that will lead the next decade are those that balance regulatory rigour, operational efficiency and execution capability.

What we do

Specialised services for financial institutions

Six areas where our work creates direct and measurable value.

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Regulatory & Compliance

Alignment with Basel III, IFRS 9, AML/CFT and KYC. Compliance diagnostics, remediation plans and inspection readiness.

Risk & Resilience

Credit, market, liquidity and operational risk frameworks. Capital models, stress testing and recovery plans.

Audit & Assurance

Statutory audit, internal audit, regulatory reporting review and internal control. IFRS and local standards reporting.

Strategy & Transactions

Portfolio strategy, new market entry, M&A, due diligence and capital structuring.

Digital, Data & Technology

Core banking modernisation, digital channels, data governance and AI applied to credit risk and fraud.

Tax & Fiscal

Tax advisory for financial products — funds, insurance, leasing, factoring. Transfer pricing and tax compliance.

Solutions

How we structure the engagement

Three dimensions that reinforce each other.

Solution 01 · Regulatory & Risk

Meet what the regulator demands — without stopping the business

We help the institution map obligations, design robust risk frameworks, implement controls and prepare for inspections.

  • Compliance and regulatory adequacy diagnostics
  • Credit, market and operational risk frameworks
  • Regulatory capital models and stress testing
  • AML/CFT, KYC and fraud prevention programmes
  • Inspection preparation and support
Solution 02 · Performance & Strategy

Decide with rigour, execute with discipline

We work with boards and executive teams on the decisions that define the next decade: where to compete, how to grow, which products to prioritise.

  • Portfolio strategy and competitive positioning
  • Operational efficiency and process redesign
  • M&A, due diligence and valuation of financial institutions
  • Capital, debt and financial instruments structuring
  • Recovery and restructuring plans
Solution 03 · Digital, Data & Technology

Modernise operations with measurable return

We support the technology transformation with a focus on measurable return and internal team capability.

  • Core banking modernisation and systems integration
  • Digital channel design and customer experience
  • Data governance and analytical architecture
  • AI applied to credit risk, fraud and customer service
  • Cybersecurity and business continuity
Where we operate

Three segments of the financial sector

Concrete experience in each segment, with dedicated teams.

Banking

We support commercial banks, investment banks and central banks across the value chain — from portfolio strategy to statutory audit.

  • Retail banking and corporate banking
  • Investment banking and capital markets
  • Digital banking and emerging business models
  • Specialised credit and leasing

Insurance

We work with insurers, reinsurers, brokers and pension funds in Mozambique, Angola and Malawi.

  • Life, non-life and health insurance
  • Reinsurance and underwriting risk management
  • Insurance brokerage and distribution
  • Pension funds and savings products

Asset management and fintechs

We support asset managers, investment firms, private equity and fintechs across all stages of growth.

  • Asset management and investment funds
  • Venture capital and private equity
  • Credit, payments and wealth management fintechs
  • Digital investment platforms
Products

Products developed for the financial sector

Structured products that solve specific problems of financial institutions.

P01

Regulatory Risk Framework

Complete risk management framework aligned with Basel III, IFRS 9 and local supervisor requirements. Implementable in 4 to 6 months, with internal team training included.

Policies · Models · Governance · Training
P02

Banking Digital Transformation Programme

Programme structured in three phases — diagnostic, design and execution — to modernise a bank's digital operation. Success metrics defined from day one.

Diagnostic · Roadmap · Execution · ROI
P03

Specialised Internal Audit

Internal audit model designed for financial institutions — risk-based annual plan, methodology and audit committee reporting.

Annual plan · Methodology · Execution · Reporting
P04

Financial M&A Advisory

Integrated transaction advisory in the financial sector — due diligence, valuation, structuring, negotiation and integration support.

Due diligence · Valuation · Structuring · Integration
How we work

A structured engagement in four phases

Methodology tested across more than 60 financial institutions in Lusophone Africa.

01

Deep diagnostic

We understand the institution, the market, the regulator and the people before proposing any solution.

02

Tailored strategy

We design executable plans, with priorities, budget, owners and metrics defined before starting.

03

Supported execution

We stay inside the institution during implementation, side by side with the operational teams.

04

Measurable impact

We measure progress at every stage and report to the board whenever it makes sense.

Results

The impact of our work in the financial sector

Four concrete examples of projects delivered in banks, insurers and fintechs across the region.

+32%

Operating margin

A regional bank with 40 branches in Mozambique increased its operating margin by 32% in 18 months, after value chain redesign and credit process automation.

4.2x

Digital transformation ROI

Core banking modernisation programme delivered a 4.2x return in the first year. Account opening time dropped by 40%.

-40%

Operating costs

Back-office restructuring of an Angolan insurer reduced operating costs by 40%, while maintaining the service SLA.

18m

Time-to-market

An Angolan fintech launched three new financial products in 18 months, with support in licensing and compliance.

Next step

Let's talk about your institution's challenge

We meet with your executive team to understand the context and propose a concrete path.

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