Matthew Brown Associé

Associé Matthew Brown

Professional Background

Matthew Brown is a Partner at Forvis Mazars, specialized in banking audit and financial institutions. He is a graduate of EDHEC Business School and joined Mazars in 1993 as a young graduate.

A Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor, he was appointed Partner in 2005 within the Paris Banking practice, where he developed strong expertise in the audit of financial institutions and regulated entities.

Banking Audit & International Coordination

Matthew Brown acts as signing partner for a wide range of financial institutions, including:

  • Banking groups
  • Retail banking subsidiaries
  • Specialized financing players (consumer credit, online banking, leasing, and rental services)

With a strong Franco-British background, he has significant experience coordinating international audit engagements across multi-regulatory and multi-jurisdictional environments.

Fintech & Regulatory Expertise

He has developed a specific expertise in supporting regulated Fintech players, including:

  • Electronic money institutions
  • Payment institutions

He works across both audit and advisory engagements, particularly on:

  • Internal control systems
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk management frameworks
  • Client Support & Positioning

Through his strong sector expertise and international perspective, Matthew Brown helps clients secure their operations and navigate regulatory transformation, particularly in highly regulated financial environments.

Areas of Expertise

  • Banking Sector Audit
  • Financial Institutions & Regulated Entities
  • Fintech (Payment & Electronic Money Institutions)
  • International Audit Coordination (Multi-jurisdictional)
  • Internal Control & Risk Management
  • Regulatory Compliance & Financial Regulation
  • Consumer Credit & Specialized Financing Models

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