Managing a fund is more than delivering returns – it also means staying compliant, managing risk and building operational resilience. But building all that capability in-house can stretch your resources and divert your focus from performance.
We provide tailored support to help you meet regulatory expectations, enhance governance and streamline day-to-day operations. With deep knowledge of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) framework and industry best practices, we help you stay focused on what matters most – growing your fund with confidence.
We can help with
Whether you’re an asset manager or a Variable Capital Company (VCC) or any other fund structure, you need corporate secretarial support that’s precise, compliant and built around your structure.
From incorporation to ongoing compliance, we ensure that you’re well-governed and investor-ready – so that you can stay focused on managing your fund.
Our services include:
VCC incorporation and set up
- End-to-end support for VCC registration with ACRA and MAS
- Structuring advice for umbrella and sub-fund configurations
- Drafting of constitutions and fund documentation
Ongoing corporate secretarial support
- Preparation and filing of board and shareholder resolutions
- Maintenance of statutory registers and minute books
- Annual return filings and AGM/EGM coordination
The regulatory landscape is constantly evolving – and staying ahead of it requires clarity, structure and deep regulatory insight.
By conducting an initial assessment of your operations and processes, we create tailored and robust compliance programs, develop policies and procedures that adhere to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulations, so that you can stay compliant while staying focused on your core business activities.
Our services include:
- Development of compliance frameworks
- Regulatory gap analysis
- Post-regulatory inspection remediation
- Ongoing advisory support
In today’s fast-changing risk and regulatory landscape, it is essential for fund managers to make risk-informed strategic choices.
Whether you’re seeking to formalise risk frameworks, enhance governance or improve operational efficiency, our support is tailored to your fund’s structure and stage of maturity.
Our services include:
- Internal audit and independent reviews
- Risk management and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Operational risk management
- Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)
Accurate, timely and compliant reporting is critical to meeting regulatory expectations and earning investor trust.
We support fund managers with end-to-end accounting and reporting solutions – combining technical expertise, deep regulatory knowledge and smart technology-enabled efficiency.
With experience across asset classes and jurisdictions, we help you streamline operations, maintain compliance and deliver financial clarity at every stage of the fund lifecycle.
Our services include:
Fund accounting
- Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations
- Waterfall and performance fee computations
- Portfolio reconciliation and transaction processing
Financial reporting
- Preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP, or local standards
- Investor reporting and customised dashboards
- Audit support and coordination
MAS reporting
- Preparation and submission of quarterly and annual financial returns to MAS
- Assistance with annual audited financial returns
- Preparation and submission of annual survey of services
Technology-driven solutions
- Automated reporting workflows
- Secure investor portals
- Real-time data access and analytics
In the fund industry, tax is more than a compliance exercise – it’s a strategic lever that shapes fund performance and investor outcomes. We provide tax support that’s aligned with Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) expectations and built around your operating model.
Our services include:
- Corporate tax advisory on fund structuring and applicable tax incentives for both fund managers and funds
- Analysis of carried interest
- Corporate tax compliance for annual tax filings
- Tax incentive application to MAS
- Annual declaration to MAS
- Quarterly GST remission
- Review of fund documentation
Why Grant Thornton
We know that every business is unique, so we work closely with you to understand your needs wherever you're at. We tap on our past experience to bring you deep insights and tailor practical solutions that help you achieve your objectives.
Best of local and global insights
Bringing finely tuned local knowledge together with global expertise in major fund jurisdictions in the Grant Thornton network, we help you see the bigger picture so that you can make your next move with confidence.
One team, every step of the way
From set up to compliance and reporting, we provide end-to-end support tailored to your needs – so you can avoid juggling multiple service providers and stay focused on what matters most.
Tailored to fit your needs
We recognise that every fund manager’s needs are unique. We shape our approach around your goals – giving you clarity and control so that you always know what to expect.
Expertise that understands your needs
We combine technical skill with real-world fund experience to help you navigate complexity and achieve your objectives with confidence.
We keep you moving forward
We harness automation and reporting tools to streamline operations, enhance visibility and deliver timely insights – so you can stay ahead in the competitive fund environment.
