APAC Compliance Solutions
With a diverse clientele ranging from start ups to mature businesses, we establish long-term partnerships to manage all of our clients’ compliance obligations, spanning from initial phase to ongoing support, training, audits, risk management, and governance.
How Waystone can help
Our Singapore and Hong Kong teams are well-equipped to provide clients with bespoke, risk-focused, and cost-effective compliance solutions. Our wide-ranging experience in the Asia-Pacific region provides the expertise you need whilst adding value to your corporate governance standards. As an outsourced compliance service provider, Waystone can deliver all the compliance services required to operate in Singapore and Hong Kong.
We can assist your firm in the following ways, though not limited to:
- Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) and Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) licensing and registration
- outsourced compliance support
- policy drafting support
- compliance audits and mock inspections
- Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) and Know Your Client (“KYC”) support
- vendor and employee due diligence services
- trainings.
Why Choose Waystone?
Waystone Compliance Solutions is a global regulatory compliance consultancy with over 100 compliance specialists worldwide and more than 20 years of experience. As the world of asset management and financial services becomes increasingly complex, effective compliance management is essential to mitigate risks and ensure long-term success. Partnering with an experienced advisor like Waystone is key to navigating these challenges and achieving your investment goals with confidence.
We’ve developed a comprehensive range of specialist compliance services, specifically tailored for the APAC market and beyond. With our deep expertise across the region and globally, our team delivers fit-for-purpose, efficient, and compliant solutions that align with your business objectives, ensuring you remain fully compliant with local and international regulations.
Our experienced APAC compliance team can help you navigate MAS and SFC compliance requirements and mitigate potential risks by providing guidance, support and strategic advice.
To discuss your firm’s regulatory needs or learn more about our compliance solutions, contact our APAC Compliance Solutions team.
APAC Solutions
Waystone APAC Solutions offer a comprehensive range of services, including compliance, risk, governance and administration, tailored to the Singapore and Hong Kong markets. Learn more about how Waystone can help you navigate the complexities of regulatory requirements and the evolving landscape of asset management.
Our APAC Solutions
Corporate Compliance Solutions in Hong Kong
Our Corporate Compliance Solutions team assists clients in Hong Kong with all financial business processes, including incorporation, company secretarial services, and accounting and payroll to ensure tax compliance.
Setting Up a Fund Management Company in Singapore
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the benefits and key requirements of setting up a fund management company (FMC) in Singapore.
Payment Services Act
The Payment Services Act (“PSA”) came into effect in Singapore on 28 January 2020 and streamlines the payment services regulatory framework under a single piece of legislation.
SFC Mock Inspection Services
As the regulatory landscape for asset managers continues to evolve, ensuring your firm remains fully aligned with the Securities and Futures Commission's (SFC) requirements has never been more crucial.
SFC Market Sounding Guidelines Compliance Services
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has introduced the Hong Kong Market Sounding Guidelines, which will take effect on May 2, 2025.
Licensing & Registration in Hong Kong
At Waystone, our team of experienced compliance professionals has a deep understanding of the licensing and registration requirements set by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong. We carefully navigate the process, assisting clients from initial business setup through to ensuring ongoing compliance with all regulatory obligations.
Licensing & Registration in Singapore
At Waystone, our team of experienced compliance professionals has a deep understanding of the licensing and registration requirements set by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”). We follow the process meticulously and assist clients from initial business set up to maintaining all ongoing regulated activities.
Compliance Policy & Procedure Solutions in Singapore and Hong Kong
Our team of APAC compliance specialists provides robust policy and procedure management solutions that safeguard organisations against legal and regulatory risks in both Singapore and Hong Kong.
Ongoing Compliance Support in Singapore and Hong Kong
Our ongoing compliance support services help clients to objectively analyse whether they are meeting regional guidelines, industry requirements, and regulations to help them mitigate the ongoing risks of operating in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Compliance Policies and Procedures
Waystone assists companies to evaluate the effectiveness and the compliance status of their operations by taking a risk-based review.
Compliance Training in Singapore and Hong Kong
Waystone provides a range of corporate governance and regulatory training solutions in both Singapore and Hong Kong that include customised and interactive online courses for all levels of business stakeholders.
Regulatory Compliance Audits in Singapore and Hong Kong
As global events and geopolitical shifts continue to happen, they introduce new risks for financial institutions (“FI”) operating in either Singapore or Hong Kong.
Corporate Compliance Solutions in Singapore
Our Corporate Compliance Solutions team assists clients in Singapore with all financial business processes, including incorporation, company secretarial services, and accounting and payroll to ensure tax compliance.
AML and KYC Compliance in Singapore and Hong Kong
Waystone assists regulated institutions with Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (“CFT”) obligations in both Singapore and Hong Kong.
Risk Management Solutions in Singapore and Hong Kong
We work with organisations in both Singapore and Hong Kong to identify, build and streamline the necessary internal controls that are required to effectively manage risks.
Compliance FAQs
We have provided these FAQs based on queries received from our clients and prospective clients.
APAC Guides and Articles Available for Download
Our key documents to assist you in navigating the ever-changing regulatory landscape in the APAC region can be found here.