Primary Assessment
Fintech Governance & Readiness Review
A structured 90-minute diagnostic for fintech founders and decision-makers — giving you a clear view of your governance posture and a prioritised action plan within 5 business days.
Who This Is For
- ✓Fintech founders and CEOs building a credible governance framework
- ✓CFOs and COOs seeking a rapid view of control environment gaps
- ✓CCOs and Heads of Compliance assessing their regulatory posture
- ✓Growth-stage fintechs preparing for FCA authorisation, investor due diligence, or ISO certification
- ✓Fintech leaders who know they need better governance but are not sure where to start
Why Act Now
- DORA compliance is now in force for EU-regulated financial entities
- FCA scrutiny of consumer-facing fintechs is increasing
- Enterprise clients increasingly require ISO 27001 and governance evidence before onboarding
- Investors are scrutinising control environments earlier in the funding cycle
- Building governance reactively — after a regulatory examination — is more costly and more disruptive
What Is Included
Pre-session questionnaire
A short structured questionnaire to focus the session on your specific business context, regulatory obligations, and current priorities.
90-minute expert consultation
A structured diagnostic conversation covering regulatory compliance posture, control environment, information security, and operational resilience.
Regulatory posture assessment
Rapid assessment of your current position against FCA requirements, ISO 27001, DORA, and relevant regulatory obligations.
Key risk identification
Identification of your top governance and compliance risks — with context on likelihood, business impact, and regulatory exposure.
Prioritised action plan
A structured, prioritised set of recommendations with effort estimates and sequencing guidance — focused on the highest-impact actions first.
Written findings report
A concise, board-ready report delivered within 5 business days of the consultation session.
What You Receive
- ✓Written findings report (5–10 pages)
- ✓Prioritised action plan with effort estimates
- ✓Regulatory compliance posture map
- ✓Top risk and gap summary
- ✓Recommended next steps with sequencing
KPN's approach was methodical, thorough, and genuinely practical. They understood our business constraints and delivered a framework we could actually operate — not just tick boxes.
Chief Operating Officer
SME Fintech, London
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the review take?
The consultation session is 90 minutes. The written report is delivered within 5 business days. From booking to report, most clients complete the process within 2 weeks.
Who should attend the session?
Ideally 1–2 senior decision-makers — the CEO, CFO, COO, or Head of Compliance. The session is most valuable when the people responsible for governance are in the room.
What do we need to prepare?
We send a short pre-session questionnaire. Beyond that, no formal preparation is required — the session is designed to surface gaps, not test your existing documentation.
What happens after the review?
You receive a written findings report and prioritised action plan. From there, you can implement the recommendations independently, engage KPN Advisory for specific workstreams, or discuss a broader engagement.
Is this a sales pitch?
No. The Readiness Review is a genuine diagnostic. You will receive honest, expert assessment of your current posture — regardless of whether you engage us further. Many clients find it valuable as a standalone exercise.
Book Your Fintech Readiness Review
Get a clear view of your governance posture in 90 minutes.