Registered and licensed fund management companies, financial advisers and funds are under continuous market and regulatory pressure. This, coupled with the dynamic nature of the industry – with its tightening regulatory environment, accelerating pace, and volatile markets – constantly challenges them to stay on top of their game.

 

CREATING VALUE ACROSS THE FUND LIFECYCLE

Managing a fund is a complex and a multi-faceted task; choosing the right service provider and adviser can be crucial in delivering your strategy. Fund managers need the right level of support and advice in relation to considerations such as where they base and organise their operations, domicile their funds, target and service prospective investors. 

Being part of a well-regulated sector, fund managers need to balance the need to pursue profits and respect compliance obligations.

How we can support

EXPERIENCED UNDERSTANDING

Coupled with the technical expertise, industry knowledge and rich experience garnered from serving more than 150 funds and MAS-regulated entities, we understand your business models and are able to support fund managers across all aspects of the fund lifecycle. 

We perform audit, tax and advisory works, and also support fund managers in their financial reporting and compliance matters. This includes routine but critical backend tasks like accounting, payroll/ HR management, IT management, infrastructure planning and set up, as well as advising our clients on best corporate secretarial practices and corporate governance arrangements. 

This allows us to be trusted business advisors to your business needs and enables us to give timely, relevant and practical advice to support the achievement of your investment goals.

 

Our Services

Attestation and Audit

  • Audit of funds, private equities, fund management companies, financial advisers, insurance brokers and trust companies
  • Monetary Authority of Singapore compliance reporting

Tax Optimisation

  • Advice on tax optimal structure for funds
  • Annual tax compliance and tax filings
  • GST advisory for funds and fund management companies

Advisory

  • Internal audit and regulatory compliance
  • Risk management and risk governance
  • Valuation
  • Technology risk advisory
  • Cybersecurity
  • Outsourcing assurance (OSPAR)
  • Sustainable finance

Business Solutions

To address the challenges, businesses must constantly fine-tune their supply chains, make their offerings more competitive and contain costs. Technology has also paved the way for businesses to achieve ruthless efficiency and open doors to new ways of engaging the consumer. With the playing field no longer restricted by boundaries, new markets are up for grabs.

     

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150 funds and capital      
markets licensed entities

 

 Our clients manage     
assets from S$1 million to over S$1.5 billion

 

 We deal with funds     
of different structures

Our extensive experience is the result of our exposure to a large portfolio of fund clients. We also service private equity funds, Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) and real estate funds. The funds are in the form of unit trusts, limited partnerships and companies mainly situated in the Cayman Islands and Singapore.

 

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Specialised funds and capital markets since 2006.

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One-stop shop.  Sizeable and dedicated specialist teams.

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Proactive communication with key leaders  to identify potential issues before they arise.

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Speed and responsiveness to queries and a hands-on  approach from senior members  
of the team to help solve problems.

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Services of the  highest standards

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Extensive experience in local and international standards  as well as US GAAP 

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Global presence in  123 countries worldwide

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High partner, director and manager involvement. 

 

Whilst we are a multidisciplinary practice, our highly collaborative work environment means you can expect specialised yet holistic service delivery from us. We also offer you the convenience and attention of a single point of contact whose main aim is not only to coordinate the various services you require but also to be your trusted business adviser. Our internationally active clients can also depend on our RSM network affiliation with a presence in 123 countries and deep local expertise (with more than 51,000 professionals) to satisfactorily meet their regional and global expansionary needs.

A Quick Introduction

Singapore Fund Managers and Funds

Financial services

This document offers an overview of Singapore's fund management scene, including Singapore Fund Management Companies (FMCs) and the funds they oversee. It discusses FMC types, licensing criteria, required documents, financial incentives, and tax implications. Furthermore, it examines typical fund structures managed by Singapore FMCs and compares the Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) with the Cayman Fund.

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