About Evenlode Investment
Evenlode Investment is a boutique asset management firm that specialises in long-only equity strategies. Dedicated to delivering high-quality investment management services, Evenlode places a strong emphasis on compliance to ensure robust, efficient operations within a dynamic regulatory environment.
THE CHALLENGE
Moving Beyond Manual Compliance Processes
As a growing asset manager, Evenlode faced challenges with the inefficiencies inherent in managing compliance across multiple platforms. With compliance data held across multiple sources, maintaining consistent, accurate records was becoming increasingly time-consuming.
Richard Taylor, Compliance Manager at Evenlode Investment, explains:
“We wanted to streamline compliance processes and improve record keeping by moving away from emails, spreadsheets, and Word documents. The goal was to shift to a dedicated system backed by compliance experts, where key compliance records were held in one place and templates would be updated for new rules as needed.”
THE SOLUTION
Comprehensive Compliance Management with Leo
To address these needs, Evenlode adopted Leo RegTech, designed to simplify compliance for financial institutions. The solution offered a suite of tools tailored to Evenlode’s unique regulatory requirements, from compliance monitoring and reporting to maintenance of registers and financial promotions management.
“The breadth and depth of content in Leo impressed us from the start,” Richard notes. “Our team utilises Leo’s Compliance Monitoring reporting, Registers, and Financial Promotions modules the most, as they cater specifically to our operational needs.”
By consolidating these essential compliance activities into one centralised platform, Evenlode was able to replace its manual processes with a streamlined, efficient system.
THE BENEFITS
Efficiency and Robust Record-Keeping
Since adopting Leo, Evenlode has enjoyed significant improvements in time management and compliance oversight. “Staff attestations and PA Dealing records are much more efficient using Leo than emails and are also easier to monitor,” says Richard. By automating tasks that previously relied on manual processes, the team now experiences enhanced productivity and improved record keeping.
Additionally, compliance records are stored centrally rather than across disparate spreadsheets and documents.
“The fact that all our records are neatly consolidated means less time spent searching for documents and more time ensuring compliance,” he adds.
Leo’s commitment to continuous platform development has also been a standout feature. “My favourite thing about Leo is that it is constantly under development, and templates are added or updated to align with new rules. Plus, the support team is very responsive,” Richard shares.
THE ONBOARDING PROCESS
Smooth Transition with Expert Assistance
Transitioning to a new system can be a complex process, but Evenlode’s onboarding experience with Leo was seamless. Leo’s team assisted in migrating data from their previous system, ensuring a smooth setup that allowed Evenlode to begin using the platform effectively right away.
“The onboarding was very smooth—Leo assisted with uploading data from our previous system, which helped us get up to speed without delay,” Richard recalls.
A Trusted Compliance Partner
Through their partnership with Leo RegTech, Evenlode Investment has streamlined its compliance processes and achieved greater operational efficiency. By centralising their compliance activities, automating routine tasks, and benefiting from up-to-date templates and responsive support, Evenlode can now focus more on delivering quality investment management services with increased confidence in their regulatory compliance systems.
