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Articles tagged as "AFSL"
ClearNew AFSL authorisation reflects growing demand for carbon fund expertise
News
20th July 2025
MARQ Trustees is pleased to confirm that our Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) has been varied to authorise us to advise on and deal in Australian carbon credit units and eligible international emissions units.
Celebrating 10 years of MARQ Trustees: from one single asset property fund to facilitating $2.9B of FUM
News
14th July 2025
In 2015, MARQ Trustees was issued its Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). Ten years on, with an outstanding team and trusted partners, we look forward with the same authenticity of purpose that brought us here.
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).
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.
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.
Criminal conviction for promoting an investment without an AFSL demonstrates what can happen when you ignore the law
Knowledge
17th July 2024
MARQ Trustees write about a NSW criminal conviction serving as a reminder about the consequences of acting without an AFSL.
The obligations of an AFS Licensee and Trustee
Knowledge
24th April 2024
As AFS licensees, we are required to meet strict financial guidelines as set out in the Corporations Act 2001.
Am I carrying on a “financial services business”?
Knowledge
24th April 2024
The key to an AFSL requirement centres on the words: ‘Carrying on a financial services business’.
Authorised Representatives, Corporate Authorised Representatives and CAR Agreements
Knowledge
20th April 2024
An authorised representative is an individual or entity that acts on behalf of an Australian financial services licensee (AFSL) to provide financial services to clients.
Do I need an AFSL if I raise money?
Knowledge
19th April 2024
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.
Common questions answered
Knowledge
19th April 2024
As a trusted professional trustee in the industry, we understand that navigating these matters can be complex and overwhelming. Welcome to our “Common Questions Answered” section, designed to provide clarity and insights into the intricate world of Australian Financial Services licenses in Australia.
Case Study: This property developer was told he doesn’t need an AFSL to raise money for his developments. The law says he does.
Knowledge
7th March 2024
In this article, we use an example to explain why property developers who think they don’t need an AFSL to comply with the law are almost always wrong - and what the consequences are for these developers, those who assist them, and their investors.
An AFSL is a legal requirement for virtually every person that raises money
Knowledge
21st December 2023
Considering its longevity and integral role it plays in the industry, it’s surprising how much confusion and uncertainty surrounds an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL). In this article, we clear up the misconceptions surrounding who requires an AFSL.
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