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.
This regulatory development is timely. The volume of capital being directed towards carbon strategies in Australia has accelerated significantly in recent years, and we are seeing growing interest in carbon-focused managed investment schemes from both new and established fund managers.
OFFERING MORE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR CARBON FUNDS
With this AFSL variation, we can now support carbon funds more comprehensively. For those structuring wholesale investment vehicles in this space, we offer independent trustee, fund administration and registry services backed by deep experience and a clear understanding of the compliance environment.
Carbon units, while distinct in character, are ‘financial products’ under Australian law. Establishing a compliant structure – whether a unit trust or other managed investment scheme -requires AFSL coverage, rigorous governance and careful attention to disclosure obligations.
Our role is to provide the framework that allows managers to focus on delivering returns, while we ensure the fund remains aligned with legal and regulatory expectations.
ABOUT MARQ TRUSTEES
Established in 2014, MARQ Trustees brings together a team with decades of financial services experience in managed funds. Under the authority of our Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), our firm provides services to wholesale managed investment schemes including trustee, custody and other AFSL services; advisory, fund administration and registry services; as well as fund to market and capital raising advice. For more information, contact us via phone: +61 3 9005 9282 or email: [email protected].
