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Being “knowingly concerned” – Could you or your client be at risk?

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.

Knowledge

Six and a half year ban for property developer for promoting property investments without an AFSL

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).

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.