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RG 131

Funds management: Establishing and registering a fund

Issued 6 October 2022. This guide is for responsible entities of registered managed investment schemes (registered schemes), Australian passport fund operators, corporate directors of retail corporate collective investment vehicles (CCIVs), and their advisers.

In plain English

This guide explains how to establish and register a managed investment scheme or related fund in Australia.

RG 131 applies to responsible entities of registered schemes, Australian passport fund operators, and corporate directors of CCIVs, plus their advisers. It outlines requirements for establishing and registering funds. The guide was issued on 6 October 2022.

Why it matters

If your business operates a managed fund, this guide clarifies ASIC's expectations. Following it helps ensure compliance and avoids potential regulatory issues. It's important for directors and responsible entities to understand their obligations.

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Issuing regulator

ASIC

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Source: https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/find-a-document/regulatory-guides/rg-131-funds-management-establishing-and-registering-a-fund/. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.