RG 138
Foreign passport funds
Issued 21 November 2024. This guide is for foreign passport fund operators seeking to enter, or operating in, Australia under the Asia Region Funds Passport – a multilaterally agreed framework to facilitate the cross-border marketing of managed funds across participating economies in the Asia region.
In plain English
This guide helps foreign passport fund operators market their funds in Australia.
RG 138 applies to fund operators wanting to enter or operate in Australia under the Asia Region Funds Passport. It explains how these operators must comply with Australian laws. The guide was issued on 21 November 2024.
Why it matters
If your fund uses the Asia Region Funds Passport, this guide clarifies your obligations. It helps ensure you meet Australian regulatory requirements when marketing to Australian investors.
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Issuing regulator
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Source: https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/find-a-document/regulatory-guides/rg-138-foreign-passport-funds/. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.