Redefining Global Advisory. Empowering Progress.
Delivering tailored, forward-thinking solutions that help clients navigate complexity, embrace innovation, and lead with confidence.
About OCG
Founded in 2018, Oceanic Consulting Group (OCG) has grown from its origins in Australia to become a trusted strategic advisor across international financial centres. From the outset, our mission has been to challenge convention, redefining what advisory excellence looks like for wealth management, banking, fintech, and financial markets institutions.
Today, OCG partners with leading organisations across Australia, the United Kingdom, Asia, and the Middle East, delivering bespoke strategies that enable regulatory clarity, operational excellence, and scalable transformation. Our team comprises globally experienced professionals, former regulators, risk leaders, compliance experts, and strategists, who bring deep market insight and a sharp focus on outcomes.
Our global expansion reflects our commitment to helping clients navigate complexity in an increasingly interconnected and regulated world. With a strong foundation in financial services, OCG continues to evolve, integrating technology-enabled solutions and cross-jurisdictional expertise to support firms as they adapt, grow, and lead.
Anchored by a relentless focus on end-client outcomes, we are proud to serve as long-term strategic partners to institutions seeking clarity, confidence, and real impact.
Dedicated to Your Success
Strategic Partners
Global Reach
Local Insight
OCG is a trusted consulting partner to financial institutions worldwide, delivering tailored regulatory, operational, and transformation solutions. We help financial services organisations navigate complex risk environments, achieve cross-border compliance, and drive sustainable growth across jurisdictions.
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Tailored Strategy & Advisory for Global Financial Institutions
OCG is a boutique consulting partner to financial services firms worldwide, delivering bespoke strategy and advisory solutions that respond to the unique regulatory, operational, and commercial dynamics of each market.
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients, offering a high-touch, agile approach grounded in deep expertise across Wealth Management, Private Banking, and Financial Markets. Whether navigating regulatory transformation, driving growth, or enhancing operational resilience, our data-driven insights and global perspective ensure every engagement delivers measurable business impact.
Empowering Compliance & Regulatory Excellence Across Jurisdictions
OCG partners with financial institutions worldwide to navigate evolving regulatory landscapes with clarity and confidence. Our tailored approach helps organisations stay ahead of change, minimise compliance risk, and maintain operational resilience across multiple jurisdictions.
Whether operating in a single market or across borders, we deliver actionable insights and end-to-end support in risk management, business continuity, and regulatory engagement, ensuring your firm remains competitive, compliant, and future-ready.
Global Impact with Local Expertise
Since 2018, OCG has evolved from a boutique advisory firm into a trusted partner for financial institutions across the globe. With consultants spanning Sydney, Melbourne, and London, and expanding into key financial centres like Singapore, Hong Kong, and the UAE, we bring international insight to local regulatory and operational challenges.
Our agile delivery model, industry-first mindset, and deeply embedded client partnerships allow us to reshape financial advisory services while supporting long-term, sustainable success across markets.
OCG Values
At OCG, we are more than a consulting firm; we are a trusted partner driving meaningful change across the financial services sector.
Founded with a vision to elevate the consulting experience, we bring senior expertise and practical insight to solve complex challenges where they matter most. With a focus on integrity, collaboration, and results, we guide our clients through critical moments with tailored strategies that unlock long-term success.
EXCELLENCE
We strive for excellence
We are quality focused, we set the bar high and aim to deliver beyond expectations.
INTEGRITY
We are a trusted advisor
We are honest, open, ethical and fair. People trust us to adhere to our word.
SERVICE FOCUSED
We are customer centric
We ensure our customers are front of mind and have a first-class experience.
DIVERSITY
We stand out
We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, and backgrounds to make our company succeed.
Our Leadership Team
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James Dickson
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
James Dickson is the Founder and Managing Director of Oceanic Consulting Group (OCG), a leading advisory firm supporting banks and wealth managers through complex regulatory, operational, and remediation challenges. With 20+ years in financial services, James is a recognised expert in advice remediation, crisis response, and strategic integration, building OCG into a global, practitioner-led consultancy trusted for real-world impact.
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Simon Teong
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Simon Teong is a senior financial services executive with over 25 years’ experience across banking, fintech, and capital markets. As Chief Operating Officer at OCG, he plays a key role in scaling the firm’s global delivery and operational capability. Simon brings deep expertise in regulatory alignment, operational transformation, and commercial strategy, making him a trusted advisor to institutions navigating growth, risk, and change.
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Anthony Speight
PRINCIPAL - HEAD OF CONSULTING
Anthony Speight serves as the Principal and Head of Consulting at Oceanic Consulting Group (OCG), where he leads the firm's consulting practice, focusing on delivering high-value, client-centric advisory services and driving innovation.
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At OCG, we understand that navigating the complexities of the financial services industry requires expert guidance. Our experienced team is ready to provide insights and strategies customised to your situation. Schedule your free consultation today and take the first step towards financial and regulatory confidence.