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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.

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.

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.

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.

MARQ Trustees welcomes General Counsel Matthew Moses to the team

News

1st July 2024

MARQ Trustees has welcomed a new team member, Matthew Moses, as General Counsel. Matt will play a key role in streamlining legal documentation and processes for clients.

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 at One Farrer Place.

The 2024 Property Funds Association (PFA) Conference

News

30th April 2024

MARQ Trustees joined the property fund industry's finest at the 2024 Property Funds Association (PFA ) conference.

CFO Matthew Haynes welcomed as part-owner of MARQ Trustees

News

1st April 2024

We are delighted to announce to our clients, partners and wider professional network that our CFO, Matthew Haynes, has become a part owner in MARQ Trustees.

MARQ Trustees outperforms peers in the ASIC 2023 Cyber Pulse Survey

News

19th December 2023

MARQ Trustees has scored significantly higher than its peer group in the Australian Securities and Investments Commission ASIC 2023 Cyber Pulse Survey.