Expleo strengthens client confidence with FSQS Stage 3

Achieving FSQS Stage 3 certification has enabled Expleo to demonstrate the highest standards of compliance, reduce duplicated effort across clients, and engage more meaningfully with the Financial Services community.

Who is Expleo?

With 100+ Global Financial Services Clients across Europe, India, APAC, ME, and the Americas, Expleo is a global technology, engineering and consulting provider with over 35 years of experience delivering complex transformation programmes in highly regulated environments. Our 18,000+ consultants, spread across 30+ countries globally, have deep domain knowledge of central banks, regulatory reporting systems, cards and payments and regulated insurance markets in the UK, EU, APAC and the US.

What was their challenge?

Repetitive information security submissions

Expleo and its clients were investing significant time each year completing and reviewing multiple vendor information security questionnaires.

Broad and inconsistent requirements

Many questionnaires were not tailored to the specific risks associated with Expleo’s services and often requested evidence that did not align with the actual risk profile.

Disproportionate effort

The volume of duplicated submissions meant the effort on both sides was frequently out of proportion to the value gained, slowing processes and consuming internal resource.

The solution: FSQS Stage 3

By undertaking FSQS Stage 3, Expleo completed one in-depth, independent assessment aligned to the expectations of leading financial institutions.

Stage 3 has provided robust validation of Expleo’s control environment, moving beyond documentation to include detailed evaluation of processes, systems and governance.

In addition, certification has introduced Expleo to the wider FSQS community, creating opportunities to engage with industry stakeholders, understand emerging concerns, and continuously improve.

As broader adoption of Stage 3 continues, Expleo anticipates even greater efficiencies through reduced duplication and increased certainty in compliance status across multiple client relationships.

3 ways Expleo benefit from FSQS Stage 3

Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards

Stage 3 showcases Expleo’s preparedness, governance maturity and commitment to delivering services in line with financial services “gold standard” expectations.

Reduced duplication of compliance effort

A single in-depth assessment has the potential to replace multiple individual client reviews, significantly reducing administrative burden on both sides.

Greater certainty and assurance

The independent audit increases confidence in the quality and effectiveness of Expleo’s controls, validating not just documentation but how processes operate in practice.

"Stage 3 has given our existing clients the confidence that Expleo are committed to the highest standards in the delivery of our services, whilst giving us the opportunity to meet with industry stakeholders, hear about their concerns first-hand, and strive to improve accordingly!”

Raluca Elena Cursureanu,

Business Manager, Expleo UK Ltd

"The Hellios team have been highly responsive and supportive, providing guidance and information and supporting us in our ambition to go through Stage 3 at an accelerated pace. Always friendly and polite, and efficient in their communications, the team have been and continue to be a pleasure to interact with.”

Raluca Elena Cursureanu,

Business Manager, Expleo UK Ltd

Are you a UK Finance supplier ready to demonstrate the highest standard of compliance?

FSQS Stage 3 delivers an in-depth Pooled audit that reduces duplication, increases buyer confidence, and streamlines how you work with leading financial institutions.

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