Financial services firms have been leading the charge in the development of artificial intelligence systems to improve service, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and drive through efficiencies. Until now, AI systems have been largely developed in a legal and regulatory vacuum but the European AI Act, which will impact many UK firms in the same way as GDPR did, is set to change all that. New Link Consulting summarises here the key provisions of the Act and offers practical advice regarding what firms should be doing now to get ahead of the game.
Carbon Reduction Plan 2025
New Link Consulting LLP is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2040. Our 2025 emissions report highlights improved data tracking, revealing a more accurate carbon footprint. With strategic reduction targets, enhanced sustainability policies, and a dedicated steering committee, we’re driving meaningful environmental impact while maintaining business excellence. Read more in our full report.
Announcement – New Link Consulting is a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s RM6347 Technology Services 4 framework
New Link Consulting LLP (NLC) is delighted to announce that we have been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s RM6347 Technology Services 4 framework, under Lot 1: Technology and Digital Consultancy Service.
Announcement ISO Accreditations
We are excited to share that our firm has achieved certification in four internationally recognised ISO standards:
Carbon Reduction Plan
New Link Consulting LLP is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2040. Our 2024 emissions report highlights improved data tracking, revealing a more accurate carbon footprint. With strategic reduction targets, enhanced sustainability policies, and a dedicated steering committee, we’re driving meaningful environmental impact while maintaining business excellence. Read more in our full report.
Artificial Intelligence Compliance: The Next Big Challenge for Risk Managers.
Financial services firms have been leading the charge in the development of artificial intelligence systems to improve service, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and drive through efficiencies. Until now, AI systems have been largely developed in a legal and regulatory vacuum but the European AI Act, which will impact many UK firms in the same way as GDPR did, is set to change all that. New Link Consulting summarises here the key provisions of the Act and offers practical advice regarding what firms should be doing now to get ahead of the game.
FCA urges financial firms to improve treatment of politically exposed persons
On July 18th, after completing a multi-firm review, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released its assessment of how well firms are following its current guidance on the treatment of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and their Relatives and Close Associates (RCAs) for anti-money laundering purposes. The following post provides a summary of how well firms have performed.
New Link Consulting receives Financial Services Qualification System (FSQS) from Hellios
New Link Consulting is please to announce that it is now registered with the Hellios Financial Services Qualification System (FSQS), a single standard for managing the increasing complexity of third-party information needed to demonstrate compliance to regulators, policies and governance controls.
Avoiding Fines & Catching Baddies: All You Need to Know About Money Laundering in Real Estate
Peter Brooke tackles the growing threat of money laundering in real estate, highlighting the targeted risk on real estate agencies.
The Road to Basel IV: Wholesale Credit Risk
The Basel Accords, issued since the late 1970s by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, have continuously evolved, leading to the final Basel IV standards, also known as Basel 3.1, published in December 2017. New Link Consulting kicks off a series of articles exploring the journey from Basel I to Basel IV, addressing potential regulatory divergence and major impacts on the financial industry.












