Implement Workable Compliance Frameworks & Outsourcing

Alder provides specialised outsourced compliance services in Singapore for fund managers, MAS licence applicants and regulated businesses. We translate complex regulatory obligations into practical internal controls.

Effective compliance support goes beyond static policy drafting. We help firms build and maintain dynamic governance structures, so you can manage Singapore customs compliance risks alongside your broader regulatory requirements.

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How We Support Your Compliance Policy & Outsourcing

From drafting initial manuals to preparing for compliance audits, we provide end-to-end regulatory support.

  • Compliance Policies & Frameworks

    We build customised compliance manuals and AML policy documents, and establish clear governance structures, risk management processes and resilient business continuity planning protocols.

  • Ongoing Regulatory Support

    We manage MAS regulatory submissions, maintain compliance calendars and keep your firm informed of regulatory changes that affect its ongoing obligations.

  • AML Screening & CDD Workflows

    We integrate practical customer due diligence (CDD) procedures, live AML screening workflows and robust business partner screening practices directly into your daily operations.

  • Audit Readiness & Remediation

    We provide thorough customs compliance audit preparation in Singapore alongside MAS readiness checks. If issues arise, we develop actionable strategies to respond to customs audit findings and resolve them smoothly.

From Policy to Practice

Effective compliance goes beyond written policies. Alder helps firms translate regulatory requirements into practical processes and controls that can be applied in day-to-day operations.

Compliance AreaThe Document (Theory)The Implementation (Practice)
AML/CFT Framework
The DocumentEstablishing AML/CFT policies and procedures aligned with applicable MAS requirements and the firm’s business model.The ImplementationSupporting ongoing AML/CFT compliance, including KYC reviews, screening, risk assessments, escalation and regulatory updates.
Internal Controls
The DocumentDocumenting governance, compliance responsibilities, approval processes and key internal controls.The ImplementationReviewing whether documented controls are implemented in practice and identifying gaps requiring remediation.
Regulatory Compliance
The DocumentDocumenting applicable licensing conditions, regulatory obligations and ongoing compliance requirements.The ImplementationManaging compliance calendars, regulatory filings and periodic compliance reviews to help the firm meet its ongoing MAS obligations.

Who Benefits from Our Compliance Outsourcing

  • Applicants preparing for a MAS CMS licence or fund management licence
  • Licensed FMCs needing specialised, outsourced compliance management
  • Trade operators who need help measuring customs compliance performance in Singapore
  • Businesses facing regulatory inspections and needing audit remediation

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) permits licensed Fund Management Companies (FMCs) and Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence holders to outsource compliance operations, provided overall governance and ultimate accountability rest with the board and senior management.

Hiring a qualified, senior in-house Compliance Officer in Singapore involves substantial salary overheads and carries key-person dependency risks. Partnering with Alder gives your firm immediate access to a team of senior compliance advisors for a fraction of the cost of a single full-time hire.

We do not use generic, off-the-shelf policy templates that create operational friction. Alder conducts a thorough operational discovery to map your exact transaction flows, client profiles, and asset classes. We then custom-build your Compliance Manual, Customer Due Diligence (CDD) procedures, and AML screening workflows so they satisfy strict MAS regulatory expectations while remaining frictionless for your deal teams to execute daily.

Yes. Audit readiness and regulatory inspection defense are core deliverables. If MAS initiates an inspection or requests clarification, Alder works directly alongside your directors and management team. W

Our ongoing retainers are structured as a comprehensive compliance management partnership

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