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media release (17-152MR)

½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþprovides guidance on common issues in registration of managed investment schemes

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½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþhas published a new information sheet to explain the common issues we identify in the content of managed investment scheme (scheme) constitutions during the registration process, and how we address these issues.

Since 1 October 2013, ½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþhas considered the contents of over 700 constitutions as part of assessing whether to register a scheme. We have identified some areas where we regularly ask for amendments during the registration process. These are:

  • definition of a scheme member
  • fees and expenses
  • member withdrawal from the scheme
  • timeframes for withdrawal payment
  • independent final audit when the scheme is wound up.

Information Sheet 220 Managed investment schemes – common registration issues (INFO 220) discusses each of these areas in more detail and provides guidance for scheme operators on how ½ñÈÕÈÈÃÅʼþaddresses these issues to better assist them in the preparation of scheme constitutions.