When acting as a Responsible Entity, our services include:
Scheme Registration
Issuing the product disclosure statement
Monitoring of compliance with the Corporations Act, PDS, TMD, constitution and compliance plan.
Complying with annual financial reporting and auditing obligations.
Managing reporting obligations to investors.
Investor complaints monitoring and resolution
Appointing and monitoring external providers
Investment Management Agreement between RE & Investment Manager:​​
⇒ Reporting
⇒ Budgetary arrangements
⇒ Insurance, audits
⇒ Additional funding
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Acting as a Responsible Entity for
Retail Managed Investment Schemes
Investors
Invest
Distributions
Investment
Manager
Investment Management Agreement
Responsible
Entity
Unit Trust/
Units In Trust
Compliance Plan
Investments
Returns
Independent
Service Providers
+ Custodian
+ Fund Admin
+ Registry Services
+ Accountants
+ Tax Agents
+ Auditors
Sub Trust 1
Property 1
Sub Trust 2
Property 2
Sub Trust 3
Property 3
Constitution
For Wholesale Schemes, our Trustee Services include:
Establishing the Trust Deed and Investment Management Agreement
Appoints/confirms the Investment Manager
Issuing the Information Memorandum
Managing reporting to investors and dealing with investor enquiries
Issuing units to investors
Acting in a fiduciary capacity on behalf of all parties
Complying with all regulatory requirements
Holding scheme property as custodian on trust for investors
Managed investment scheme lawyers to advise on scheme documentation​ provided
Registry
Acting as a Trustee for
Wholesale Managed Investment Schemes
Investors
Invest
Distributions
Investment
Manager
Trustee
Unit Trust/
Units In Trust
Investment Management Agreement
Trust Deed
Investments
Returns
Independent
Service Providers
+ Custodian
+ Fund Admin
+ Registry Services
+ Accountants
+ Tax Agents
+ Auditors
Sub Trust 1
Property 1
Sub Trust 2
Property 2
Sub Trust 3
Property 3
What Makes a Good Trustee?
Characteristics
Honesty and trustworthiness
Knowledge of prudent investor concepts and guidelines: insurance, tax, and trust law
Organisational, managerial, and problem-solving skills
Good human relations and communication skills
Longevity
Guiding Principles
Maintain confidentiality.
Remain loyal yet impartial.
Avoid conflicts of interest or any act of self-dealing.
Maintain solid documentation and policies.
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Act prudently in fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Takes legal ownership of the assets held by a trust.
Assumes fiduciary responsibility for assets.
Act in the best interests of both current and future beneficiaries of the trust.
A core focus on aligning with investors objectives.