Meta Octav is a Swiss company assisting clients to understand and prepare for Regulatory Management framework that is essential to ensure clients remain compliant with the complex and evolving local and international laws.
Here's a list of specific Regulatory Management services that our company offers pristine clients:
1. Licensing and Regulatory Authorizations
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Assistance with obtaining regulatory licenses (e.g., FINMA licenses for financial intermediaries, asset managers, trustees)
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Ongoing compliance with licensing obligations
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Advice on licensing exemptions where applicable
2. Compliance Framework Design and Implementation
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Development of internal policies and procedures (AML, CTF, KYC, GDPR, etc.)
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Creation of compliance manuals tailored to the client’s structure
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Risk assessment frameworks for ongoing regulatory exposure
3. Ongoing AML/KYC Compliance Services
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Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) support
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Periodic KYC refresh cycles
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Screening against sanctions and PEP lists
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Transaction monitoring setup and ongoing review
4. Regulatory Reporting and Filings
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Assistance with reporting obligations to Swiss authorities (e.g., FINMA, ARIF, or other SROs)
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CRS and FATCA compliance and reporting
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Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) registry filings (if applicable)
5. Data Protection and GDPR/Swiss DPA Compliance
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Advice and implementation of privacy policies and data protection frameworks
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Regulatory gap analysis for cross-border data flows
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Acting as external Data Protection Officer (DPO), if needed
6. Regulatory Monitoring and Advisory
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Ongoing monitoring of regulatory changes and impact assessments
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Alerts and newsletters for legal/regulatory updates
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Strategic advice on adapting structures to remain compliant
7. Governance and Risk Management Support
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Development of governance structures aligned with Swiss and international best practices
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Risk and compliance training for directors and officers
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Conflict of interest assessments and internal control support
8. Internal Audits and Regulatory Reviews
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Compliance health checks and mock regulatory audits
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Independent internal audits as required under Swiss regulations
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Preparation and support for real regulatory inspections
9. Cross-Border Compliance & International Structuring Advice
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Analysis of regulatory obligations in multi-jurisdictional setups
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Tax and compliance impact assessments for cross-border structures
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Coordination with foreign counsel for aligned compliance
10. External Compliance Officer Services
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Acting as outsourced compliance officer (as required for certain regulated entities)
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Liaison with Swiss regulators and SROs


