Governance framework

A documented governance structure your firm can stand behind. Built to hold up under ASIC scrutiny and internal review alike.

A governance framework built to last.

Not a document in a drawer. A live, maintained structure your firm can stand behind at any point.

Governance that holds up

Your framework is built to withstand scrutiny from ASIC, from your licensee, and from your own investment committee.

Documentation that travels with you

Every decision, every process, every review. Recorded and retrievable when you need it.

A structure you can actually run

No theoretical frameworks that can't be maintained. Built around how your firm actually operates.

Vertex governance framework includes:

We build governance infrastructure from the ground up, or review and strengthen what you already have. Every framework is documented, practical and designed to hold up under scrutiny. We don't just write the policy. We help you run it.

Committee charter and governance policy
Decision log and audit trail
Conflicts register
Documented selection methodology
Review schedule and oversight cadence
Ongoing governance support

Built for firms that need governance infrastructure.

This service suits self-licensed practices and AFSLs that are operating without a documented governance framework, or firms that have one but know it wouldn't hold up under serious review.

If you are currently…

  • Running an investment committee without a formal charter
  • Making APL decisions without a documented methodology
  • Unable to produce a decision log if asked by ASIC
  • Recently self-licensed and building governance from scratch
  • Recently self-licensed and building governance from scratch

A clear process from first review to ongoing support.

Structured, documented and designed to be maintained over time.

1
Review and gap analysis

We assess your current governance position. What exists, what's missing, and where the exposure sits.

2
Framework design and documentation

We build or rebuild the full governance structure. Charter, log, register, methodology and schedule.

3
Ongoing review and support

We maintain the framework alongside you. Updating documentation, attending reviews and keeping governance current.

Not sure where to start? Start with a conversation.

Every engagement begins with an honest assessment of where your firm is and where the pressure sits.

Frequently asked questions

Both. We can build from scratch or assess and strengthen your existing framework. Most engagements start with a gap analysis to determine what’s needed.