
Friedemann Loch
The effort required to comply with regulatory standards, particularly Pillar I and related regulatory reporting and disclosure requirements have increased continuously and significantly in recent years. At the same time, regulators have gradually tightened their supervisory practices. Regulatory reporting poses ever greater challenges, especially for smaller institutions. For example, inconsistencies in COREP reports can lead to reputational risks and capital add-ons. An efficient and pragmatic reporting system is today a decisive competitive advantage for banks and financial institutions. Optimising and automating reporting processes not only ensures compliance but also generates added value for the entire company.
At the same time, regulatory reporting involves more than just reporting or checking the submitted reports. Regulatory management also means comprehensively analysing regulatory frameworks, assessing the resulting reporting requirements for the respective institutions, and implementing the necessary systems and processes. With respect to pillar I, we support you in preparing for new regulatory requirements, conducting preliminary studies and impact analyses, developing technical and functional concepts, and implementing them until the final go-live.
In addition to audit of regulatory aspects as an external auditor or internal audit, our range of services also includes functional design, process optimisation, and technical implementation. Our expertise ranges from small regional institutions and special credit institutions to large banks regulated by the ECB. We guide our clients through the regulatory requirements and guidelines on risk management, regulatory reporting, and compliance that change almost daily. We have extensive, long-standing expertise – from the beginnings of supervisory law in the German Banking Act (KWG) to the current developments in the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) and the use of new technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Within our audit activities, we work with you to ensure compliance with applicable supervisory regulations. We pursue a practical, risk-based approach. We analyse the information available together with you and help you manage the ever-growing challenges posed by supervisory law. Our focus is on the requirements of pillar I (including risk-based minimum capital requirements for credit, market, counterparty, and operational risk) and Pillar III (disclosure requirements). The requirements of pillar II (supervisory review procedures) are analysed, advised on, and reviewed primarily by our team for Risk Management, Credit, Trading and Treasury.

The digitalisation and automation of regulatory reporting is not a one-off project but a continuous process. We not only support you on the path to digital transformation in reporting, but also collaborate with you to develop a customised strategy for your specific requirements and the existing systems and processes in your IT architecture, step by step. Our portfolio includes data quality analyses (e.g., in accordance with BCBS 239), implementation support for reporting software solutions (e.g., regulatory reporting HUB, Abacus, BAIS, etc.), understanding and fulfilling ESG and CSRD requirements, mapping reporting objects to technical templates, and creating reporting, risk, and IT concepts. Together with you, we achieve greater efficiency, better data quality, lower costs, and reduced compliance risks for your company.

We support you in all aspects relating to regulatory reporting and beyond. At the same time, we always keep an eye on current developments and new regulations. Together, we always find the right solutions for your needs and are happy to assist you as a reliable partner. Trust our expertise and experience to successfully navigate your company through a complex regulatory environment and efficiently fulfil your reporting and disclosure obligations. Our consulting services in the areas of automation and digitalisation enable you to optimise your processes and improve the quality of your results. As one of the world's leading audit and consulting firms, we support you with our many years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the financial industry.





