Case Studies
Working closely with senior executives and policymakers across multiple jurisdictions, we deliver practical, evidence-based solutions that strengthen financial systems, inform policy reform, and improve organisational performance. The case studies below highlight selected examples of how our work translates analytical insight into measurable impact for our clients.
Optimising Petroleum Investment Decisions Through Advanced Economic and Risk Modelling
MRC supported Staroil Operating Company and Uganda Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to strengthen petroleum investment appraisal through advanced modelling, reducing appraisal time, forecast variance, and improving risk-adjusted investment decisions.
The Economics of Scottish Independence: Evaluating the Costs of Restructuring Key Public Service Networks
Ahead of the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum, MRC partnered with Scotland Institute to assess the costs and benefits of restructuring the telecom and postal sectors. The study showed that economic integration maximises welfare through efficiency, market access, and lower transition costs.
Enabling Nigeria's Transition to Bank Holding Company Structures
MRC partnered with the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City to strengthen regulators’ expertise in supervising financial holding companies, supporting Nigeria’s transition to holding company structures and financial stability.
Mapping Growth Opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s Leasing Industry
MRC conducted a comprehensive study of Saudi Arabia’s leasing market for ImpaQta Management Advisory Services, analysing industry structure, competitors, and demand drivers to support market entry, strategy optimisation, and investment decisions.
Developing Nigeria’s Framework for Bank and Financial Holding Company Supervision.
MRC supported the Central Bank of Nigeria to develop a supervisory framework for bank and financial holding companies, through expert training and a U.S. study tour. The initiative strengthened consolidated supervision, aligning Nigeria’s banking regulation with international best practice.
Strengthening the Supervision of Financial Conglomerates in West Africa
MRC delivered a programme for West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management and College of Supervisors of the West African Monetary Zone on regulating financial conglomerates, which strengthened regulators’ capacity for consolidated supervision, cross-border coordination, and risk oversight.
Strengthening Monetary and Macroprudential Policy for Financial Stability
MRC delivered an advanced training programme for the West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management on monetary policy and macroprudential analysis. The initiative strengthened policymakers’ capacity to manage systemic risks across West African economies.
Strengthening Financial Stability in Nigeria's Post-Crisis Banking Sector
MRC supported the Central Bank of Nigeria with capacity building for 104 supervisors on risk-based supervision, governance, and financial stability, strengthening regulatory oversight and supporting a more resilient banking system.
Embedding Service Excellence in Public Sector Delivery
MRC, with Lapidot Communications, delivered a service excellence programme for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund, strengthening people, processes, and technology to improve performance monitoring and citizen-focused public service delivery.
Strengthening Card Fraud Prevention and PCI DSS Compliance in Nigeria’s Cashless Payments Ecosystem
MRC, with Ethnos Cyber and PCI DSS partners, delivered training for the Central Bank of Nigeria and payment stakeholders, strengthening card fraud prevention, compliance capability, and oversight of Nigeria’s cashless payments ecosystem.
Measuring Financial Innovation for Better Policy and Performance
MRC delivered a WAIFEM workshop in Dubai on measuring financial innovation, equipping regulators and central bankers with frameworks to link innovation, efficiency, and stability, strengthening policy, governance, and strategic decision-making.
Strengthening Systemic Risk Oversight and the Supervision of Systemically Important Banks in Nigeria
MRC supported the Central Bank of Nigeria in strengthening systemic risk and financial stability through advanced training for senior supervisors, enhancing stress testing, SIB oversight, and crisis management to boost banking system resilience.
Enhancing Corporate Governance and Risk Oversight in Liberia’s Banking Sector
MRC partnered with WAIFEM and the Liberia Bankers Association to train bank boards, enhancing directors’ oversight, compliance, and risk management, strengthening corporate governance and banking sector stability in Liberia.
Strengthening Consolidated Supervision of Financial Holding Companies
MRC delivered a two-week executive programme for the Central Bank of Nigeria, combining training and study visits to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and RBS to strengthen supervision, governance, risk management, and capital oversight of financial holding companies.
Strengthening Banking Supervision and Financial Stability in West Africa
MRC delivered an advanced WAIFEM training programme, equipping West African regulators with tools for systemic risk detection, macroprudential analysis, and crisis management, strengthening regional supervision and banking system resilience.
