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Criminal conviction for promoting an investment without an AFSL demonstrates what can happen when you ignore the law
MARQ Trustees write about a NSW criminal conviction serving as a reminder about the consequences of acting without an AFSL.
Knowledge
Do I need an AFSL if I raise money?
Usually, yes. The financial services rules were introduced to regulate the raising of money and promote transparency and accountability in financial transactions. They generally apply to anyone who is raising money by whatever means.
Glossary and Terminology
Knowledge
18th April 2024
This article provides a list of terms and definitions related to wholesale funds management in Australia.
Six and a half year ban for property developer for promoting property investments without an AFSL
Knowledge
20th March 2025
MARQ Trustees writes about ASIC’s ban of Kingdom Developments Group director, for offering investment in property developments without an AFSL (Australian Financial Services Licence).
Can I accept foreign “wholesale” investors into my fund?
Knowledge
13th March 2025
A common question we get asked by Investment Managers is “Can I accept foreign investors into my fund”? In this article, we write about the rules for foreign investment into Australian wholesale funds.
Parliamentary Committee leaves wholesale investor test alone
News
18th February 2025
In a great outcome for our clients and for the broader industry, the Federal Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (Joint Committee) has decided against recommending an increase to the current wholesale investor test financial thresholds in Australia.
Property with Purpose: The Intention Sumner Social Investment Fund
Clients
11th February 2025
MARQ Trustees is proud to announce its role as Trustee of the Intention Sumner Social Investment Fund. The Fund makes real asset investments that aim to provide investors with attractive, risk-considered returns, whilst delivering a positive social impact.
MARQ Trustees acts as trustee in acquisition of Melbourne Place hotel
Clients
29th January 2025
MARQ Trustees is pleased to announce its role as trustee for the Russell Street Hotel Fund in the successful acquisition of Melbourne Place, a boutique hotel located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.
Court issues $1.25 million penalty to unlicensed property scheme promoter
Knowledge
11th December 2024
In a first for an Australian Court, a $1.25 million penalty has been ordered against high profile property investment scheme promoter Sasha Hopkins for operating unregistered managed investment schemes.
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 can be a confusing minefield and great care (and expert advice) is always needed when navigating through them.
ASIC focuses on property investment schemes and continues emphasis on pursuing action in the Courts
Knowledge
20th November 2024
ASIC has just released its enforcement priorities for 2025. They continue a theme of consumer credit protections, but also call-out property investment schemes and conduct which exploits superannuation savings.
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.
Being “knowingly concerned” – Could you or your client be at risk?
Knowledge
23rd October 2024
A recent High Court decision could have a ripple effect across the financial services space. Professional advisers should be aware of the potential adverse consequences for them and for the directors and employees of a client company which breaches the financial services laws.
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).
Registry Direct delivers streamlined investor application process for clients
News
9th October 2024
In a video case study, MARQ Trustees Managing Director, Andrew Patrick, discusses how the Registry Direct platform has helped streamline investor onboarding processes for clients.
Beware “double duty” risks – investors coming into a property fund might be aggregated
Knowledge
15th August 2024
MARQ Trustees writes about a recent Victorian Court of Appeal decision which confirmed the State Revenue Office’s assessment of (stamp) duty on an aggregated basis. It’s a stark reminder to always get expert advice when structuring a property purchase and fund raising.
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.
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