Banking LicenseMay 12, 2026
Preparing Your Fintech for a Central Bank License Application
A step-by-step guide to getting your IT controls and governance framework regulator-ready before submitting your application to the Central Bank.
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Practical Compliance Solutions for the Best Results
Easy solutions to make your audit processes smoother, boost your compliance posture, and simplify regulatory reporting
Quarterly ASV Scans
Meet PCI DSS requirement 11.2 with quarterly external vulnerability scans performed by a PCI Council-approved scanning vendor.
Banking License Readiness
Fast-track your Central Bank license application with a complete IT governance framework tailored to regulatory expectations.
ISO 27001 Certification
Implement a world-class ISMS that protects sensitive data and demonstrates security maturity to global partners.
PCI DSS Compliance
Navigate payment card security requirements smoothly with PCI DSS compliance, including quarterly ASV (Approved Security Vendor) scans.
VAPT & Security Testing
Identify vulnerabilities before attackers do with comprehensive penetration testing and remediation roadmaps.
Business Continuity Planning
Ensure operational resilience with ISO 22301-aligned business continuity and disaster recovery protocols.
IT Audit & Control Review
Get independent assurance that your IT risks are managed effectively for your Board, investors, and regulators.
Security Awareness Training
Turn your staff into your strongest security asset with role-specific training and simulated phishing exercises.
Audit & Compliance, Reimagined
Specialist expertise that helps you navigate regulatory complexity with confidence and clarity
Experienced Compliance Professionals
Our team brings decades of combined experience in IT audit, regulatory compliance, and information security across banking, fintech, and enterprise environments.
Regulatory & International Standards
We align your operations with Central Bank regulations, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS — bridging local requirements with global best practices.
Dedicated Support & Guidance
From readiness assessments to certification audits, we stand with you at every step, ensuring your compliance journey is smooth and successful.
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Recent Case Studies
Here are a few ways we have recently helped clients save time and avoid compliance headaches.
5 moTime to License
Banking License
Commercial Bank Timeline Reduction
Challenge
A legacy bank needed their Central Bank license sorted out within six months, but their tech stack was a mess.
Solution
We stepped in to clean up their internal audit process and acted as the liaison with the regulators.
Result
They got their license in 5 months, and we cut their audit issues almost in half.
100%PCI-DSS Compliance
IT-Audit & Risk
Pan-African Payment Gateway
Challenge
A fast-growing payment gateway kept failing their pen tests right before a big launch.
Solution
We ran a full controls review and implemented a system to remediate vulnerabilities long-term.
Result
Passed their next PCI-DSS audit with zero critical flags.
20+Policies Drafted
Compliance & Strategy
Digital Lending Startup
Challenge
A young lending app had no formal policies and needed phase 2 approval fast.
Solution
We drafted over 20 essential policies from scratch and prepared the founders for their regulatory interviews.
Result
They breezed through phase 2 with almost no follow-up questions from the regulators.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Hear directly from the organisations we have helped achieve compliance and pass critical audits
“The team at Ace Compliance is rare because they actually understand both the Central Bank rules and how modern cloud tech works. They easily saved us 6 months of painful back-and-forth with the regulators.”
CC
Chief Compliance Officer
Fintech Unicorn
“We genuinely thought we were ready for our audit until they did their review. They gave us a totally clear, practical list of fixes that completely transformed our security posture before the real auditors showed up.”
CT
CTO
Tier-2 Commercial Bank
“If you're building a fintech, you need Ace Compliance on your side. The policies they drafted for us were spotless and exactly what the regulatory team was looking for.”
FC
Founder & CEO
Digital Lending Protocol
Compliance Insights & Updates
Expert advice, regulatory updates, and practical tips to help you navigate the compliance landscape
Banking License
Audit InsightsApr 10, 2026
Top 5 IT Audit Findings in Banks
We analysed the most common control failures we see during audits and how to fix them before your next regulatory examination.
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Secure, Reliable, Transparent — Partner With Confidence
Bank-Grade Security
Your compliance data is always protected with industry-standard security controls and audit trails.
Confidential & Ethical
We maintain strict confidentiality agreements and adhere to the highest ethical standards in every engagement.
Full Transparency
Clear reporting, honest assessments, and real-time progress tracking throughout your compliance journey.