Financial Services

At the forefront of financial services.

For the last 30 years, FGS Global has been operating on the front line of issues affecting the global financial services sector.

We work with many of the world’s leading financial institutions advising the boards and executive teams of asset managers, banks, broker/dealers, wealth managers, insurers, FinTechs, and market infrastructure and payments companies.

Our diverse team have first-hand experience dealing with the complexities of financial services and we have deep knowledge of sector stakeholders including customers, employees, rating agencies, counterparties, proxy advisors, policymakers, investors, media and regulators.

We have advised on some of the most challenging issues and situations facing financial services institutions, such as:

The Global Financial Crisis and its fallout including state ownership and capital raises
The 2023 financial crisis in the US and its ramifications globally
The impact of natural catastrophe disasters on global property and casualty insurers
Advising banking and insurance sector consolidation in the UK, US and Europe
Supporting multi-stakeholder responses to cyber and ransomware attacks stakeholders
Crisis advisory around new and emerging risks from digital and social media

Our global multi-disciplinary offering and services mean we can be the critical adviser across multiple markets and support the delivery of best-in-class strategic communications campaigns, as well as helping companies navigate strategies around regulatory changes, technology and ESG.

Globally connected

Our financial services practice operates across the world, covering all major financial hubs. We are engaged at the highest level in all critical markets and we operate seamlessly across borders, offering strategic advice and support to clients as they navigate multiple jurisdictions.

Integrated team of experts

Our financial services offering consists of a team of experts who have first-hand experience of the complex network of stakeholders in financial services. —The FGS Global financial services team includes former bankers, attorneys, buy-side analysts and investors, IR officers, corporate communications officers, financial journalists, staffers for policymakers, and central bank, government agency and financial regulator staff.

Regulatory engagement

Across our business, our financial services team have close working relationships with policymakers and regulators and intimate knowledge of the policy environment. Our people are at the forefront of the policy debate, supporting clients by advising on changes and developments to the policy and regulatory framework that enable better customer outcomes.

Data-led advice and strategy

We use our market-leading research and insight capabilities to support our advice and strategy across all stakeholder audiences, helping companies to understand gaps and opportunities in their reputation whether it’s with customers, investors, government or media.