Objective Oversight vs. Daily Operations

Safeguard your firm and meet strict MAS regulatory requirements through independent internal compliance audits, risk evaluations, and robust regulatory gap assessments.

True corporate governance demands structural detachment. Alder provides independent compliance audits that evaluate your internal controls directly against current MAS expectations and regulatory benchmarks such as the MAS Risk Management Guidelines. We deliver clear, unbiased framework verification to your corporate leadership, ensuring operational blind spots are identified before regulators do.

Alder compliance auditor reviewing internal financial controls and documents for an independent MAS regulatory gap assessment

Discuss Your Compliance Audit Requirements

Contact our advisory team to arrange a confidential framework review or an annual internal audit.

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Who Requires Independent Compliance Auditing?

We deliver targeted compliance evaluations for licensed and registered entities in Singapore navigating complex regulatory conditions.

  • Fund Management Companies Independent reviews for licensed and registered fund managers (LFMCs / RFMCs) to rigorously assess internal controls.
  • Payment Service Providers Annual internal audit reviews ensuring compliance for Major Payment Institutions (MPIs) and Standard Payment Institutions (SPIs).
  • Corporate Investors & VCs Pre-investment and portfolio compliance stress-testing to safeguard deployed institutional asset capital.
  • Licensed Financial Intermediaries Comprehensive evaluations across corporate structures subject to strict statutory operational guidelines.

Targeted Compliance Audit & Gap Analysis Solutions

Alder acts as your independent auditor, verifying your compliance posture against both statutory mandates and international standards.

  • Annual Internal Audits

    Statutory Compliance

    We execute objective annual internal audits configured to satisfy local statutory framework mandates and thoroughly assess the practical efficiency of your internal controls.

  • M&A Due Diligence

    Transactional Risk Management

    We support corporate entities during transactional phases by conducting thorough evaluations of a target company's regulatory compliance structures, corporate policies, and historical risk processes.

  • Investor Compliance Audits

    Portfolio Verification

    Tailored evaluations for institutional investors seeking to verify the AML frameworks and screening controls of target or existing portfolio investments against recognized international standards.

Alder's Structured Audit Methodology

We apply a systematic, evidence-based approach to identify structural control deficiencies and deliver transparent parameters for management actions.

  1. 01

    Scope Definition

    We clarify specific audit criteria based on your exact business activities, specific licensing scope, and corresponding MAS oversight expectations.

  2. 02

    Control Testing

    Our regulatory specialists analyze active operational data workflows to test exactly how effectively your internal controls are performing in practice.

  3. 03

    Gap Reporting

    We issue a formal evaluation detailing all technical findings, structural gaps, and identified regulatory vulnerabilities.

  4. 04

    Remediation Strategy

    We supply prioritized action parameters and formulate clear audit findings response strategies to quickly resolve identified compliance gaps.

Complementary Corporate Governance & Regulatory Services

An audit is only the first step. Following an independent assessment or framework gap analysis, Alder can deliver ongoing compliance support and structural execution across your core compliance pillars to maintain your regulatory standing.

Additional Support Areas

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) dictates that internal compliance audits must be conducted by adequately trained professionals who maintain structural detachment from the firm’s daily operations.

You will receive a comprehensive evaluation report detailing all technical findings, identified structural gaps, and regulatory vulnerabilities. Because identifying an issue is only half the solution, Alder also supplies prioritized action parameters and formulates clear audit findings response strategies, equipping your management team with a precise roadmap to resolve any compliance deficiencies.

We utilize a highly systematic, evidence-based audit methodology designed for minimal operational friction.

Absolutely. While the audit itself remains an independent evaluation, Alder offers complementary corporate governance and regulatory services post-audit. Once the formal gap reporting is complete, our advisory team can step in to execute the necessary remediation. strategies

Yes. We regularly execute investor compliance audits and regulatory due diligence for institutional investors, VCs, and corporate buyers.