Custody & Asset Management
Complete framework for institutional asset safekeeping and fund operations, from licensing and custody governance through fund formation and investor compliance.
Timeline
6-16 weeks
Investment
$25,000 - $150,000
Deliverables
5 items
Process Steps
5 phases
Overview
Custody and asset management services require the highest level of regulatory compliance and operational infrastructure in the crypto industry. Whether you are building a custodial platform, launching a crypto fund, or tokenizing real-world assets, the regulatory and legal framework must be institutional-grade from day one.
Our custody practice covers the full spectrum: custody license applications (Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland, EU), key management governance frameworks, insurance procurement, and operational policy development. We work with clients to establish the controls, segregation, and reporting frameworks that regulators and institutional clients expect.
Crypto fund formation is a core competency. We structure hedge funds, venture funds, and tokenized funds across jurisdictions including Cayman Islands, BVI, Singapore, and Luxembourg. Each structure is optimized for the specific investor base, investment strategy, and regulatory requirements. We prepare offering memorandums, subscription agreements, and investor qualification procedures to institutional standards.
RWA (Real World Asset) tokenization is an emerging area with complex regulatory requirements. We provide the legal framework for tokenizing real estate, debt instruments, equity, and other traditional assets, including securities law analysis, custody arrangements, and investor distribution frameworks that comply with securities regulations across target jurisdictions.
What is included
Our process
Structure Design
We design a custodial or fund structure aligned with your asset types, investor profile, and regulatory jurisdiction.
License & Formation
We apply for required licenses and form entities in jurisdictions optimal for your business model.
Governance Framework
We establish key management policies, security controls, and operational governance meeting institutional standards.
Investor Documentation
We prepare offering documents, subscription agreements, and qualification procedures.
Launch & Operations
We activate operations with full compliance infrastructure, audit protocols, and regulatory reporting systems.
Service details
Investment
$25,000 - $150,000
Timeline
6-16 weeks
Deliverables
- Fund and custody structure documentation
- License application packages
- Key management and security governance manual
- Offering memorandum and investor agreements
- Fund operations and compliance manual
Best for
Why this matters
Custody failures have resulted in some of the largest losses in crypto history. Institutional investors now conduct extensive due diligence on custody arrangements before committing capital. The regulatory environment for custody is tightening globally, with new requirements from the EU (MiCA), Hong Kong (HKMA), and other jurisdictions.
Fund structures that are not properly designed from the start face expensive restructuring when they grow. Investor expectations for governance, reporting, and compliance are based on traditional finance standards. Meeting these expectations requires institutional-grade legal infrastructure from launch.
Jurisdiction-Specific Requirements
Key regulatory requirements for this service across major jurisdictions.
Switzerland
- FINMA custody license for digital asset holding
- Key management governance and access controls
- Insurance coverage for digital asset losses
- Independent audit of custody procedures
Singapore
- MAS custody license for payment institutions
- Hot and cold wallet segregation requirements
- Multi-signature authorization procedures
- Monthly custody audit and reconciliation
Hong Kong
- SFC custody license for virtual asset service providers
- Client assets held in segregated accounts
- Insurance and indemnity requirements
- Monthly reporting to clients and SFC
European Union
- MiCA custody rules compliance for CASP
- Client fund segregation and protection
- Insurance coverage minimum requirements
- Regular third-party custody audits
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