Risk Management & Governance
Practical risk management and governance solutions for organisations seeking to strengthen oversight, decision-making, and accountability.
Expert Guidance in Risk, Governance & Compliance.
Widbrook Consulting is a boutique advisory firm providing independent, senior-level expertise in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
We help organisations develop and strengthen risk management frameworks, governance arrangements and compliance practices to improve accountability, support informed decision-making and sustainable growth.
Our specialist South African services include Risk Management and Compliance Programmes (RMCPs) and Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) compliance support for high-value goods dealers and other applicable accountable institutions.
Where to Start
Specialist Advisory Services, Tailored to Your Business
Practical, independent expertise to help your organisation manage risk, strengthen governance, and meet its regulatory obligations.
FIC Act Compliance
Specialist compliance support for South African high-value goods dealers and other applicable accountable institutions.
Leadership
Our Founder and Principal
Claire Coustas
Founder and Principal, Widbrook Consulting
Claire brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience in enterprise risk management, governance, compliance, and regulatory affairs across the financial services sectors in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
Throughout her career, she has designed, developed, and strengthened risk management frameworks, led specialist risk and compliance functions, and advised senior executives on complex governance, risk, and regulatory matters.
She founded Widbrook Consulting to make this depth of experience accessible to organisations seeking independent, practical, and commercially informed advice, tailored to their business needs.
Enterprise risk frameworks built and rebuilt at four financial institutions, at different stages of maturity.
A twenty-person enhanced due diligence team led.
Postgraduate Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance, International Compliance Association.
From Insights
Insights on Risk, Governance & Regulatory Compliance
Practical perspectives on risk management, governance and regulatory developments affecting businesses in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
FIC Act · South Africa
Are You a High-Value Goods Dealer? Understanding Your FIC Act Obligations
Motor vehicle dealers, art dealers, and other businesses dealing in high-value goods may fall within the FIC Act’s accountable institution requirements. Understand when these obligations apply and what they mean for your business.
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Regulatory Change · South Africa
FIC Compliance in 2026: Understanding RMCP Submissions and Risk and Compliance Returns
An RMCP and a Risk and Compliance Return serve different regulatory purposes. Understand the distinction when submission obligations may apply and why accurate, up-to-date compliance information matters.
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Risk Management · South Africa & UK
Is Your Risk Management Framework Fit for Purpose?
A Risk Management Framework should do more than document risks. Explore the key elements of an effective framework and how to assess whether existing arrangements support informed decisions and effective risk oversight.
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Next Step
Start a Conversation
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Initial Consultation
A complimentary 30-minute conversation with Widbrook’s founder and principal to understand your organisation’s needs, discuss your requirements and explore how we may be able to assist.
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Scope, Timetable & Fees
Following our discussion, where appropriate, we will provide a tailored proposal outlining the recommended services, scope of work, anticipated timetable, and associated fees.
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Engagement & Delivery
Once the scope and terms of engagement have been agreed, we begin delivering the agreed services, working collaboratively with your organisation to achieve clearly defined objectives.
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