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Internal Audits & Independent Reviews 

You want to be confident that your organisation is fully in control and meets the highest standards.
In an increasingly complex regulatory environment, an independent and objective external perspective is essential. 

At Compliance Champs, we conduct internal audits and independent reviews using a critical, yet constructive approach. We assess the true effectiveness of your control framework by looking beyond documentation. This enables you to strengthen processes and address risks before they become issues.

How we can help​

Our specialists conduct targeted audits in the areas that matter most to your operations: 

  • AML/CFT (Wwft) audit: A comprehensive assessment of your anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures. We evaluate not only your policies and procedures, but also how they are applied in practice. 
  • Trust Office Supervision Act (Wtt) audit: Targeted assessment of compliance with the Dutch Trust Office Supervision Act. We ensure alignment with all sector-specific regulatory requirements. 
  • DORA audit: Evaluation of your digital operational resilience in line with the European DORA regulation. We assess whether your ICT risk management and reporting frameworks are future-proof. 
  • Custom compliance reviews: In addition to regulatory frameworks, we perform tailored independent reviews based on the specific risks within your organisation or sector. 
  • Independent quality review (second opinion): Have you already completed an audit but require an independent validation or fresh perspective? We act as an expert third party to assess the quality and depth of existing reports. 
  • Audit readiness programmes: Preparing for a regulatory inspection by DNB, AFM, or BFT? We conduct mock audits to identify gaps in advance, allowing you to address them before the actual review. 
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From compliance to real improvement

At Compliance Champs, audits are strategic tools that deliver value across the organisation, not just a box-ticking exercise. 

  • Holistic approach: We integrate processes, culture, and governance, enabling us to identify overlooked connections. 
  • Actionable insights: Our findings translate directly into practical actions for management and provide assurance to supervisory boards and regulators. 
  • Tailored approach: We adapt our methodology to the size and maturity of your organisation. An audit should reflect the scale at which you operate. 
  • Breaking down silos: We ensure that risks and areas for improvement are addressed across the organisation, making compliance a shared responsibility. 
  • Strengthening trust: Management, supervisory boards and regulators benefit from robust, independent assessments. 

Our regulatory experts

Our team consists of specialists with deep expertise across a wide range of regulatory frameworks and sectors, offering clear advantages to our clients: 

  • Specialists by discipline: Whether it concerns AML, Wtt, DORA, or competition law, each engagement is handled by an expert with in-depth knowledge of the subject matter. 
  • Experience with regulators: Our experts have extensive experience interacting with authorities such as DNB, AFM, and BFT. We understand their expectations. 
  • Practical advice: We translate complex regulations into actionable recommendations. Not lengthy reports that remain unused, but concrete steps that can be implemented immediately. 
  • Speed and precision: Thanks to our sector experience across financial institutions, trust offices, and multinational organisations, we quickly identify key risks. 

Do you have a question about compliance or need immediate support with an investigation?

Please get in touch. We are always open to a conversation.