Institutional
Audit Standards
for Digital Assets

A specialized approach to audit and regulatory governance, bridging traditional institutional standards with digital asset innovation.

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Core Services
VARA
Regulatory Focus
100%
Specialist Focus
Internal Audit Risk Management Corporate Governance Internal Audit Risk Management Corporate Governance Internal Audit Risk Management Corporate Governance Internal Audit Risk Management Corporate Governance
Introduction

Built for the
Digital Age

We operate at the intersection of institutional audit rigor and the blockchain-native world — purpose-built for regulated digital asset entities.

Specialist Focus

ARG Advisory specializes exclusively in internal audit, risk management and corporate governance for digital assets and VARA-regulated entities.

Expertise & Insight

Our team includes senior audit professionals and former VARA personnel, providing deep understanding of regulatory expectations and digital asset operating models.

Service Offerings

What We Deliver

Focused, specialized services aligned with VARA regulatory requirements — ensuring compliance and enhancing operational integrity.

01

Internal Audit

Comprehensive, risk-based audits built around your business model, governance framework, and regulatory commitments.

  • Governance Effectiveness Review
  • AML / CFT Control Testing
  • Custody & Client Asset Safeguards
  • Market Conduct Controls
  • Operational Risk Assessment
  • Aligned with VARA rulebooks & supervisory inspection standards
02

Corporate Secretary

Structured corporate secretarial services supporting the Board and Committees, meeting minimum VARA governance standards.

  • Board Meeting Arrangements
  • Board Minutes & Governance Documentation
  • VARA Governance Expectations
  • UAE Corporate Requirements
  • International Governance Standards
  • Full governance lifecycle management
03

Talent Acquisition

Sourcing and appointing senior leadership and control function professionals aligned with supervisory expectations.

  • Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
  • Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
  • Independent Non-Executive Directors
  • CISO / DPO
  • Head of Risk & Finance
  • Fit & proper standards alignment
Why ARG Advisory

Key Differentiators

Regulatory Intelligence

Ex-VARA regulatory insight

Practical insight into how VARA regulators think, inspect, and assess.

Execution Quality

Senior-led audit delivery

Experienced professionals personally lead every engagement, start to finish.

Methodology

VASP-tailored audit scope

Scope and methodology built around your licence type and operations.

Scope

Digital asset specialists only

We work only in digital assets — keeping our knowledge sharp and current.

Built for Digital Assets. Grounded in Regulation.

Purpose-built for VARA-licensed VASPs — where blockchain-native operations meet institutional audit standards.

Digital Asset Native

We understand how virtual asset businesses actually operate — wallet architecture, on-chain transaction monitoring, tokenisation models, and crypto-specific AML typologies are built into our methodology, not added as an afterthought.

Regulatory Depth

Aligned with VARA rulebooks, UAE AML/CFT obligations, and international FATF standards — with direct insight into how regulators inspect, assess, and form supervisory judgements.

Institutional Rigour

We build audit trails, governance documentation, and remediation records that hold up under VARA supervisory review — not just internal sign-off.

Get in Touch

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Direct Contact

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info@arg-advisory.com

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Location Dubai, UAE