What Waystone Compliance Solutions does

Waystone Compliance Solutions is a global regulatory compliance consultancy formed in 2021 through the merger of four specialist firms (Titan Regulation, Argus Global, CCL Compliance, and ISAS) under the Waystone Group. The company delivers multi-jurisdictional compliance advisory and outsourced compliance services to asset managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, broker-dealers, family offices, banks, and government entities across the United States, the Middle East (DIFC, ADGM), Asia-Pacific (Singapore MAS, Hong Kong SFC), and Europe.

The firm's service portfolio is organized along regional practices (US, Middle East, APAC) and specialized practice areas including Cyber & Data Protection (ISO27001-certified), AML/KYC, ESG, regulatory training, and compliance outsourcing (compliance officer, MLRO, finance officer, data protection officer). Core offerings span the full regulatory lifecycle: SEC and FINRA registration, Form ADV submission support, CFTC/NFA compliance for CTAs/CPOs, DIFC and ADGM authorization, Payment Services Act licensing under MAS, ongoing compliance program integration, mock audits, post-enforcement remediation, and IBF-recognized training programs in Singapore.

Waystone Compliance Solutions operates a B2B professional services model with quote-based advisory engagements, recurring training fees (e.g., SGD 67.50-267.50 per AML/CFT training participant), and recurring retained outsourcing arrangements for compliance functions. Distribution is direct, leveraging offices in Dublin, New York, Chicago, San Mateo, and Singapore, supported by thought-leadership content (regional regulatory updates, webinars, industry events). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed; the firm operates as a privately held subsidiary of Waystone Group.

Name

Waystone Compliance Solutions

Legal name

Waystone Compliance Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://compliance.waystone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Waystone Compliance Solutions is a global regulatory compliance consultancy serving asset managers, financial institutions, broker-dealers, and family offices across the US, Middle East, APAC, and Europe with advisory, registration, cyber/ESG, and outsourced compliance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regulatory Compliance Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting (BPAHACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory Compliance Advisory (BPAHAFAB), Financial Crime, AML/CFT & Sanctions Compliance (BPAHAFAE), Financial Crime Compliance (AML/KYC/Sanctions) (BPAEAPAK), Financial Compliance & Regulatory (AML/KYC, Sanctions, Market Conduct) (EDABAJAG)

Keywords

• Regulatory compliance advisory
• AML KYC solutions
• Cyber security consultancy
• Financial services licensing
• Compliance outsourcing services

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Compliance Advisory Services: High-touch regulatory compliance consulting including SEC registration, FINRA membership, CFTC compliance, Form ADV submission support, and ongoing compliance program integration. Services range from initial registration and licensing to compliance program monitoring.
2. Training and Education Programs: IBF-recognized training courses including AML/CFT training for financial institutions, MAS regulations training, and Payment Services Act training. Courses offer CPD hours and certification upon completion.
3. Outsourced Compliance Functions: Outsourced compliance officer, MLRO, finance officer, data protection officer, and independent non-executive director services for UAE financial centers (DIFC and ADGM).
4. Cyber Security Solutions: Cybersecurity advisory, annual services, board room solutions, security testing and remediation, and provision of cyber security officers for investment advisers and fund boards.
5. ESG Solutions: ESG compliance solutions, governance solutions, and portfolio monitoring/reporting services for investment managers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Waystone Compliance Solutions delivers specialist regulatory compliance consulting to financial services firms and asset managers, covering initial registration and licensing (SEC, FINRA, CFTC, MAS, SFC, DFSA, ADGM), ongoing compliance program development and monitoring, outsourced compliance officer/MLRO/finance officer/DPO functions, ISO27001-certified cyber security and data protection advisory, AML/KYC analytics, ESG advisory, and IBF-recognised regulatory training. Clients are regulated entities including hedge funds, private equity and venture capital firms, broker-dealers, banks, family offices, and corporations across the US, Middle East, APAC, and Europe.

Product overview

Waystone Compliance Solutions is a global compliance consultancy formed from the merger of four specialist companies (Titan Regulation, Argus Global, CCL Compliance, and ISAS). The company offers a comprehensive suite of compliance services organized into regional solutions (US, Middle East, APAC) and specialized practice areas (Cyber & Data Protection, AML/KYC, ESG). Core offerings include regulatory registration and licensing, compliance programme development, ongoing monitoring, training, and outsourced compliance functions. The firm operates across multiple jurisdictions including Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE, UK, Europe, and North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• US Compliance Solutions Comprehensive regulatory compliance services for US-based financial entities including SEC and CFTC registration, hedge fund programs, broker-dealer programs, CTA/CPO compliance, mock audits, enforcement remediation, and investor dispute investigations; aimed at investment advisers, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital firms, broker-dealers, and CTAs/CPOs.
• Middle East Compliance Solutions Full-spectrum compliance advisory and support services for the Middle East covering DIFC, ADGM, UAE Central Bank, and Capital Market Authority jurisdictions, including authorisation support, compliance outsourcing, documentation, and training for financial institutions in the region.
• APAC Compliance Solutions Regulatory compliance services for the Asia-Pacific region with deep expertise in Singapore and Hong Kong MAS and SFC regulations, covering policies, audits, risk management, AML/KYC, licensing, and ongoing compliance support for APAC-regulated entities.
• Cyber & Data Protection Solutions ISO27001-certified information security and data protection advisory including cyber security solutions for board rooms, security testing and remediation, data protection board support, gap analysis, assessments, and outsourced roles across multiple jurisdictions.
• AML/KYC Solutions Dedicated anti-money laundering and know-your-customer compliance services with over 30 years of experience analyzing data of corporates and individuals within the funds and aviation industry to identify potential money laundering activities.
• ESG Solutions Advisory and analytics services designed to help investment managers establish and enhance their ESG offering, including ESG compliance solutions, governance solutions, and portfolio monitoring and reporting.
• Global Compliance Programmes and Support Ensuring clients maintain correct documents at all times to facilitate compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards globally through ongoing compliance program integration and monitoring.
• Regulatory Compliance Training Customised training courses ensuring staff remain up to date with the latest regulatory requirements, including IBF-recognised AML/CFT training for financial institutions in Singapore and other jurisdiction-specific programs.
• Compliance Outsourcing Flexible outsourcing solutions for organisations of any size, including outsourced compliance officer, MLRO, finance officer, and data protection officer services across multiple jurisdictions.
• Payment Services Act (PSA) Licensing Comprehensive guidance on Singapore's Payment Services Act licensing covering money-changing, standard payment institution, and major payment institution licences with detailed requirements and application support for payment service providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dedicated AML Team with over 30 years experience in analyzing data within Funds and Aviation Industry
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Waystone GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2021Waystone Compliance Solutions is a key division of the Waystone Group, a leading global governance and third-party management company. The compliance division was created through the merging of Titan Regulation, Argus Global, CCL Compliance, and ISAS in June 2021.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ACA Compliance Group: ACA Compliance Group provides compliance, risk, and cybersecurity services to the asset management industry, including GIPS, AML, regulatory hosting and CCO outsourcing. It is a direct peer to Waystone Compliance Solutions across investment-adviser and hedge-fund compliance mandates.
• National Regulatory Services (NRS): NRS delivers compliance consulting, registration, licensing and education services to investment advisers, broker-dealers and private funds. It overlaps directly with Waystone's US Solutions practice (SEC registration, FINRA membership, Form ADV support).
• Cipperman Compliance Services: Cipperman provides outsourced CCO services, compliance program development and mock SEC audits for investment advisers, hedge funds and private funds, competing head-to-head with Waystone's US compliance outsourcing and mock audit offerings.
• Core Compliance & Consulting Services: Core Compliance provides regulatory compliance consulting, outsourced CCO services and testing for investment advisers, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital firms, directly comparable to Waystone's US Solutions and Private Equity/Venture Capital practices.
• ACA Aponix: ACA Aponix is the cybersecurity and technology risk arm of ACA, offering cyber risk assessments, penetration testing and vendor diligence. It competes directly with Waystone's ISO27001-certified Cyber & Data Protection Solutions practice.

Broad incumbents

• Kroll: Kroll (formerly Duff & Phelps) is a global risk and financial advisory firm offering regulatory compliance, investigations, cyber and valuation services. It is a broad incumbent competing with Waystone across multiple jurisdictions, especially on cross-border regulatory mandates.
• Protiviti: Protiviti is a global consulting firm providing risk, compliance, internal audit and technology consulting, including dedicated financial services regulatory and AML practices. It is a broad incumbent that competes with Waystone for enterprise-level compliance and risk mandates.
• Alvarez & Marsal: Alvarez & Marsal provides regulatory and compliance advisory, investigations and risk services globally, including financial services compliance. It overlaps with Waystone on enforcement remediation, disputes and cross-border regulatory work.

Emerging players

• ComplyAdvantage: ComplyAdvantage is a RegTech vendor offering AML/KYC screening, transaction monitoring and sanctions tooling. It is an emerging player whose technology offering overlaps with Waystone's AML/KYC Solutions and could compete for portions of the compliance workflow as buyers shift to software.
• Trilateral Research: Trilateral Research provides regulatory and ESG risk consulting for financial services, including AML, data protection and responsible investment advisory. It is an emerging player with partial overlap to Waystone's ESG, AML and European data protection practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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