WEALTH AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Our team provides the full range of audit, assurance and expert services on a range of complex issues in the asset management industry. The industry is rapidly changing and increasing in complexity due to global financial reform, complex regulations, advancements in Fintech and market pressures for transparency.
Our combination of talent and resources across the asset management industry gives us the ability to anticipate and adapt to the rapid and accelerating changes of today’s global economy.We offer our clients a business advantage by helping them mitigate risk and respond to regulatory changes. In the information age, the ability of asset managers to rapidly respond to the information needs of stakeholders in an ever-changing macro and regulatory environment, is becoming increasingly important. To stay ahead of the pack, investment in new and emerging cloud and machine augmented technology can pave the way for asset managers to improve downward pressure on margins and differentiate themselves from competitors. BDO Financial Services is making such investments in technology to ensure we can fully support and advise our clients in this age of digital transformation. We understand from our asset management clients that there appears to be a trend where companies are looking at alternatives to raise capital, especially through debt and/or equity in the Private Capital Market. In this way they do not have to face the challenging environment and exposure that a listing brings to management. This in turn causes potential complexity when these investments must be valued. We believe a combination of the BDO Corporate Finance expertise and the Specialised Valuations Group will ensure we can advise or express an appropriate view on these unlisted equity and debt valuations. COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEMES Our audit approach and methodology focus on the key risks relevant to the financial statements, internal controls over financial reporting, and regulatory requirements for the CIS to remain compliant. This has been developed through our understanding and experience of how the industry operates. Our audit approach is further supported by an experienced and highly skilled valuation team (Specialist Valuations Group).
Our services include the following: Financial statement audits Valuations testing of 100% of the investment portfolios of the CIS being audited Assessment of compliance with Collective Investment Schemes Control Act Assessment for compliance with Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act, for Collective Investment Schemes which are marketed as such HEDGE FUNDS An in- depth understanding of the various fund structures, investment models, fee arrangements and performance fee variances lead to a focused and tailored audit approach that is supported by our Specialist Valuations Group. By being at the forefront of industry developments we can help our clients anticipate and comply with changing accounting, tax, and regulatory pronouncements as well as ensure that their operations and infrastructure are able to meet challenges and take advantage of opportunities. PRIVATE EQUITY We understand the financial reporting framework, and country specific regulatory and economic issues that private equity businesses face. From start-up funds to large financial entities, we know the complexities and nuances of the private equity market, including fund structures and their overarching business implications. Our services include statutory audits, accounting for complex equity structures, accounting for business combinations, accounting for complex debt arrangements, identification of internal control issues, independent valuations, financial reporting, tax structuring and regulatory compliance. REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENT Are you trying to identify the right opportunities for growth and diversification of your portfolios for investors?We offer comprehensive assurance, tax advisory, valuation, and consulting services, drawing on the resources of an established national and international network to scale them specifically to your needs and ambitions. BDO’s work for REIT and property clients, and associations with industry bodies, ensures we are at the forefront of the current political, economic, and market events impacting you and your business.
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