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An AFSL is a legal requirement for virtually every person that raises money
An Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) is a legal requirement for virtually every person that raises money. But considering its longevity and integral role it plays in the industry, it’s surprising how much confusion and uncertainty surrounds an AFSL. We explain more in this article. UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF AFSLs AND WHEN THEY’RE REQUIRED An […]
Knowledge
Am I carrying on a “financial services business”?
The key to an AFSL requirement centres on the words: ‘Carrying on a financial services business’.
Court issues $1.25 million penalty to unlicensed property scheme promoter
Knowledge
11th December 2024
We recently wrote about ASIC’s enforcement priorities for 2025, noting that one of those priorities is a focus on “unscrupulous” property investment schemes. We have also previously highlighted the perils...
Landholder duty – be aware of the rules
Knowledge
27th November 2024
When structuring a property investment fund and the purchase of assets for it, stamp duty is always a key consideration. The stamp duty rules in the different States and Territories...
ASIC focuses on property investment schemes and continues emphasis on pursuing action in the Courts
Knowledge
20th November 2024
Towards the end of each year, ASIC publishes its enforcement priorities for the next year, giving a useful insight into where the regulator intends to focus its attention and resources....
The Big Reset: MARQ Trustees attends the 2024 Annual Property Funds Industry Forum
News
31st October 2024
MARQ Trustees joined property funds industry professionals at the 2024 Annual Property Funds Industry Forum in Queenstown, New Zealand, hosted by Core Property. This year’s event, themed “The Big Reset",...
Being “knowingly concerned” – Could you or your client be at risk?
Knowledge
23rd October 2024
There are a number of different potential consequences under the Corporations Act (and other legislation) if someone breaches the financial services laws and regulations. But how wide can the regulatory...
Conscious Investment Management delivers measurable impact in 2024
Clients
17th October 2024
MARQ Trustees is proud to share the 2024 Impact Report from our client, Conscious Investment Management (CIM). This comprehensive report outlines CIM's investment activities and their significant contributions to positive...
Registry Direct delivers streamlined investor application process for clients
News
9th October 2024
In a video case study for The Inside Network, MARQ Trustees Managing Director, Andrew Patrick, discusses how Registry Direct has helped MARQ Trustees streamline its onboarding processes for clients and the...
Beware “double duty” risks – investors coming into a property fund might be aggregated
Knowledge
15th August 2024
A recent Victoria Court of Appeal decision highlights the potential stamp duty risks associated with bringing investors into a vehicle (whether a trust or company) which already owns, or has...
Criminal conviction for promoting an investment without an AFSL demonstrates what can happen when you ignore the law
Knowledge
17th July 2024
We have previously explained why an AFSL is a legal requirement for virtually everyone who raises money in Australia. The criminal conviction of John Bigatton, a former BitConnect crypto platform...
Conscious Investment Management grows partnership with Liverty Housing to provide further SDA residences
Clients
9th July 2024
MARQ Trustee’s impact investment client Conscious Investment Management (CIM) has purchased a further 44 Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) housing assets in partnership with Liverty Housing. SPECIALIST SDA PROVIDER LIVERTY HOUSING...
MARQ Trustees welcomes General Counsel Matthew Moses to the team
News
1st July 2024
MARQ Trustees is delighted to welcome Matthew Moses, who joins the team in the role of General Counsel. Matthew Moses’ experience Matt is an expert on the laws governing funds...
MARQ Trustees announces Sydney presence at One Farrer Place
News
19th June 2024
To better service its Sydney based clients, MARQ Trustees is excited to announce it now has a presence in the city on Level 36 of the Governor Phillip Tower at...
Atlantis’ launch of the Australian Fisheries Investment Trust
Clients
13th June 2024
Introducing the Australian Fisheries Investment Trust MARQ Trustees is thrilled to announce the launch of the Australian Fisheries Investment Trust, a unique investment opportunity designed to deliver medium to long-term...
Bayley Stuart Funds Management acquires 628 Bourke St Melbourne
Clients
13th June 2024
Fund manager Bayley Stuart has successfully acquired the iconic Melbourne commercial building 628 Bourke Street through its 628 Bourke Street Fund. MARQ Trustees’ services MARQ Trustees has supported the 628...
Conscious Investment Management partners with Greening Australia to acquire and restore Australian landscapes
Clients
16th May 2024
MARQ Trustees’ client Conscious Investment Management (CIM) has partnered with environment not-for-profit Greening Australia to deliver biodiverse environmental planting projects across Australia. Founded in 2019, CIM is a dedicated impact...
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