SECURITY
safeguarding & compliance
At Montrose Consulting, the safety of your funds and the integrity of our operations are our highest priorities. We work exclusively with trusted, regulated partners to ensure that every transaction meets the most rigorous financial and compliance standards. From FCA-authorised protection to secure, segregated client accounts, our framework is built to safeguard your money, uphold transparency, and give you complete confidence in every payment you make.
Fully segregated safeguarded accounts, ensuring complete protection for your money.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding Your Money
- Total Fund Protection: All client funds are kept in fully segregated safeguarded accounts with tier-1 banks, ensuring complete protection.
- Always Secure & Accessible: Your money is never mingled with company funds. Even creditors cannot access it.
- Trusted Banking Partners: Funds are held with large, internationally recognised institutions for maximum security and peace of mind.
TRUST
Regulatory Oversight & Trust
- FCA Authorisation– iBanFirst (the provider) is licensed as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI)by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, guaranteeing compliance with the highest standards of financial reliability.
- Enhanced Security Systems– Resilient infrastructure is in place to prevent service disruptions and safeguard funds at all times.
- AML & Financial Crime Protection – Strong frameworks are maintained to prevent money laundering and financial crime, protecting businesses from risk.
BENEFITS
Practical Benefits for Businesses
Named Accounts– Each business (or group entity) receives its own unique International Bank Account Number (IBAN), providing:
- Clear ownership of funds
- Easier identification of payments
- Direct transactions without the need for extra references or codes
- Multi-Currency Management– Businesses can hold and manage multiple currencies indefinitely in their dedicated named accounts, simplifying cross-border payments.
FX OFFERING
Our comprehensive FX offering
- We seamlessly support clients in both the UK and the EU with integrated onboarding processes across jurisdictions.
- A self‑service web platform with first‑class UX/UI that lets you collect, convert and send funds worldwide powered by iBanFirst.
- Trade across a broad and expanding set of currencies, from all majors to a wide selection of exotics.
A partner you can trust
- Compliance first – Payments and FX are delivered through iBanFirst, an FCA‑authorised electronic money institution, with SWIFT membership and SEPA certification.
- Dedicated partner support – A specialist team is on hand from onboarding through compliance and settlement to help you every step of the way.
- Enterprise grade security – Data encryption and robust security controls protect funds and information, including mandatory two‑factor authentication (2FA)
- Safeguarded funds – Client money is held in segregated accounts with authorised financial institutions, separate from the provider’s own funds.
SCALE & REACH
£1.3bn+
Monthly transactions across UK and mainland Europe.
140+ Countries
Global access - manage, collect and send funds.
40+ Currencies
Global access - manage, collect and send funds.
our offer
honesty & TRansparency
- Faster international collections and payments.
- Competitive FX pricing with transparent reporting.
- A safe, modern user experience.
CONTACT US
Phone
Address
London, UK
Opening Hours
Mon – Thurs: 07:00 – 19:00
Fri: 07:00 – 15:00
Sat-Sun: Closed