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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.

Common questions answered

Knowledge

19th April 2024

WHAT IS AN AFSL? AFSL stands for Australian Financial Services License. It is a license issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) that allows a company to carry…

MARQ Trustees’ client Clean Energy Transfer Fund at the forefront of renewable energy

Clients

4th April 2024

MARQ Trustees is providing AFSL services to the Clean Energy Transfer Fund.

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.

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 our article An AFSL is a legal requirement for virtually every person that raises money we explained that property developers who think they don’t need an AFSL to comply…

MARQ Trustees provides AFSL services to Lowe Living’s LGH Investment Fund #15

Clients

5th February 2024

MARQ Trustees is providing AFSL services to Lowe Living’s LGH Investment Fund #15, offering investment in their South Melbourne development, Emerald Place.

An AFSL is a legal requirement for virtually every person that raises money

Knowledge

21st December 2023

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…

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.