The funds and investment services sector operates in a highly regulated and complex environment, requiring rigorous financial audits to meet regulatory standards and instill confidence in investors. BDO Malta offers specialised audit services for funds, asset managers, and investment firms, ensuring compliance with both local and international regulations while providing transparency and trust in financial reporting.
Key Features of Our Financial Audit Services for Funds and Investment Services
- Compliance with AIFMD, UCITS, and IFRS: We ensure that your financial statements comply with key regulatory frameworks such as the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), UCITS directives, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Our audits guarantee that your fund meets the reporting and transparency requirements essential for regulatory and investor trust
- Valuation Audits for Complex Assets: Investment funds often deal with complex asset portfolios, including private equity, derivatives, and alternative investments. BDO Malta conducts thorough asset valuation audits, ensuring that your fund's asset valuations are fair, transparent, and aligned with industry standards. This helps provide clarity to both investors and regulators
- NAV (Net Asset Value) Audits: The accuracy of a fund’s Net Asset Value (NAV) is crucial for investor confidence. We conduct detailed NAV audits to ensure that your fund's NAV calculations reflect the true value of its underlying assets and liabilities, giving investors confidence in the reported performance of the fund
- Risk-Based Audits: Our audits are tailored to focus on high-risk areas such as valuation policies, fee structures, and compliance with investment mandates. This approach allows us to mitigate risks for fund managers, investors, and regulatory authorities by ensuring that the fund’s financial reporting is accurate and transparent
- Fund Governance and Internal Controls: BDO Malta’s audit services include a thorough review of your fund's governance structures and internal controls. We assess the effectiveness of your risk management, compliance, and reporting frameworks, ensuring that your fund operates in line with the highest standards of transparency and regulatory compliance
Our Financial Audit Services for Funds and Investment Services Include:
- Statutory Financial Statement Audits: Ensuring compliance with IFRS, AIFMD, and UCITS reporting requirements.
- Asset Valuation Audits: Verifying the accuracy and transparency of asset valuations, particularly for complex portfolios.
- NAV Audits: Ensuring the accuracy of Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations to build investor trust.
- Internal Control and Governance Reviews: Assessing the effectiveness of risk management and internal control frameworks.
- Regulatory Compliance Audits: Ensuring compliance with key directives such as AIFMD, UCITS, and MiFID II.
Why BDO Malta for Fund and Investment Audits?
Regulatory Expertise
BDO Malta’s auditors are highly specialized in the financial services sector, particularly in funds and investment services. Our team has deep expertise in regulatory frameworks such as AIFMD, UCITS, and MiFID II, ensuring that your fund complies with all local and EU directives. This focus on compliance helps prevent regulatory issues, safeguarding
Advanced Data Analytics and Automation
At BDO Malta, we employ cutting-edge data analytics tools and automation in our audit processes. These technologies allow us to handle complex asset portfolios and large datasets with precision, providing fast, accurate audits. This means quicker turnaround
Tailored Audit Solutions
We understand that every fund and investment service is unique, which is why we offer customized audit services. Our risk-based approach targets the areas that matter most to your fund, whether it's asset valuation, liquidity management, or fee structures. This personalized service ensures that our audits provide actionable insights, helping you navigate regulatory and operational risks(
Global Reach with Local Expertise
As part of the global BDO network, we combine international best practices with in-depth local market knowledge. This dual perspective allows us to deliver world-class audit services while ensuring compliance with Malta’s regulatory environment. Whether your fund operates locally or internationally, we provide the expertise needed to support your growth
Investor Confidence and Transparency
BDO Malta’s financial audits are designed to enhance transparency, ensuring that your financial reporting meets the highest standards. Clear, accurate financial statements build investor confidence, providing the assurance stakeholders need in the performance and governance of your fund
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