Financial services

Industry

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

Our Services

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

Company setup
Accounting services
Payroll services
Accounting regulatory and quarterly filings
IT pre-and-post-implementation support
IT maintenance and outsourcing

Why RSM?

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.



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.

			Specialised funds and capital markets since 2006.
			One-stop shop. Sizeable and dedicated specialist teams.
			Proactive communication with key leaders to identify potential issues before they arise.
			Speed and responsiveness to queries and a hands-on approach from senior members of the team to help solve problems.
			Services of the highest standards
			Extensive experience in local and international standards as well as US GAAP
			Global presence in 123 countries worldwide
			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.