Financial Sector & Banking Advisory
A dedicated advisory practice led by Dr. Peter Pop, supporting banks, financial institutions and regulated corporates in navigating transformation, regulation and cross-border growth in the UAE and international markets.
Led by Dr. Peter Pop
Corpolgia’s Financial Sector & Banking Advisory Practice is led by Dr. Peter Pop, a seasoned Swiss banking executive and strategic advisor with decades of experience across global banking, advanced technology and institutional transformation.
The practice integrates governance, financial strategy, regulatory expertise and cross-border perspective to help clients strengthen resilience, manage risk and build sustainable long-term value.
Who we serve
We focus on entities regulated by:
- Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).
- Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).
- Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) & Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
- International regulators (FINMA, ECB, FCA, MAS and others).
Including:
- Commercial and investment banks.
- Finance companies and credit providers.
- Brokerages, asset managers and family offices.
- FinTechs and payment service providers.
- Corporate treasuries and holding groups.
Strategic focus areas
Financial Transformation & Revenue Models
Redesign of financial and revenue models to align with evolving supervisory expectations, risk appetite and institutional strategy, including balance sheet structure, liquidity management and credit portfolio transformation.
Regulatory Compliance & Supervisory Alignment
Advisory on compliance with CBUAE, SCA, ADGM, DFSA and international regulations, covering prudential standards, conduct requirements, reporting obligations and inspection readiness.
Cross-Border Financial Optimization
Structuring cross-border flows and banking relationships across Switzerland, the EU, GCC and Asia, optimizing liquidity, tax, risk and regulatory efficiency across multiple jurisdictions.
AML, Sanctions & Financial Crime
Strengthening AML/CFT frameworks, KYC/KYB processes, risk scoring models, sanctions screening and transaction monitoring in line with local regulations and FATF standards.
Boards, General Assemblies & Governance
Advisory to Boards of Directors, Executive Committees and General Assemblies on strategy, capital structure, governance frameworks, special situations and major institutional decisions.
Banking, Credit, Restructuring & M&A
Support on banking relationships, credit architectures, restructuring options and mergers & acquisitions, from strategic rationale to execution and post-deal integration.
What makes this practice unique
- Leadership by a former Swiss banking executive involved in the creation of UBS AG.
- Multi-decade experience across Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.
- Fluency in English, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish and French.
- Ability to combine governance, financial strategy and regulatory insight in one offering.
- Deep familiarity with UAE and international regulatory ecosystems.
- Experience advising Boards, CEOs, shareholders and regulators.
- Backed by Corpolgia’s wider teams in governance, risk, sustainability and digital transformation.
Outcomes for our clients
- Stronger institutional resilience and regulatory standing.
- Improved investor and regulator confidence.
- Optimized cross-border financial structures and banking set-ups.
- Reduced compliance and AML exposure.
- Higher quality of credit and portfolio management.
- Better-informed Board and executive decision-making.
- Enhanced financial performance and long-term value creation.
Discuss a mandate with our financial advisory team
Engage Dr. Peter Pop and Corpolgia’s senior advisors to explore how we can support your institution’s financial transformation, regulatory journey and strategic decisions.