Leodaritsis Lynch

Fully integrated Managed Investment scheme Solutions

Welcome to Leodaritsis & Lynch. We’re an independent Australian funds management firm, specialising in Responsible Entity and Corporate or Independent Trustee Management

How We Can Help You

Benefit from our 70 years combined expertise in administering complex trusts & managing investments.

We specialise in a range of asset classes, including:

Our Services

When acting as a responsible entity, Our services can include:

Scheme registration Issuing the product disclosure statement Monitoring of compliance with the Corporations Act, PDS, constitution and compliance plan Managing adherence to legislative and regulatory requirements Complying with annual financial reporting and auditing obligations Managing reporting obligations to investors Dealing with investor enquiries Investor complaints monitoring and resolution Appointing and monitoring external providers, including scheme accounting administration and the scheme operational manager Entering into an investment management agreement to cover the relationship between the RE and operational manager including reporting, funding and budgetary arrangements, insurance, audits, additional funding, and other relevant matters Custodian – holding scheme property as custodian on trust for investors Registry Utilising our suitably specialist managed investment scheme lawyers to advise on scheme documentation

For wholesale or unregistered schemes, Our trustee services can include:

Establishing the Trust Deed and Investment Management Agreement Appoints/confirms the Investment Manager Issuing the Information Memorandum Managing reporting to investors, including ‘white labelling’ on our website 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 Registry Utilising our managed investment scheme lawyers to advise on scheme documentation

Leodaritsis & Lynch has access to a dedicated team

of lawyers, accountants, property experts and consultants with expertise in a range of managed investment schemes. Our business specialises in a range of asset classes including:

Residential property investments
Commercial property syndicates and trusts,
Mortgage investment and debenture loan programs
Property development ventures, energy, resources, and agricultural projects
Listed and private equity managed investment scheme

Responsible Entity for Registered Managed Investment Schemes

Trustee for Unregistered Managed Investment Schemes

What are the Responsibilities of a Trustee?

A trustee takes legal ownership of the assets held by a trust and assumes fiduciary responsibility for overseeing those assets and carrying out the purposes of the trust. A trustee has a fiduciary duty to act in the bestinterests of both current and future beneficiaries of the trust. The duties and responsibilities normally fall into the following categories

Administer the trust according to the terms of the trust document.

Understand the intentions of the trust creator to the extent possible. Maintain all documents and create proper records and procedures for administering the trust. Collect all trust assets and properly transfer them into the name of the trust.Fully understand the terms and provisions of the trust document, including any discretion granted to the trustee,

Prudently oversee trust assets in alignment with Investment objectives.

Discharge duties according to fiduciary standards. Exercising care, skill, and diligence. Develop and document investment objectives for the management of trust assets, including identifying goals. Performance objectives, targeted asset allocation, types of investments permitted (and prohibited), liquidity standards, and roles and responsibilities of any appointed parties.

Manage third-party professionals.

In fulfilling the responsibilities, a trustee may appoint third parties to take on certain responsibilities such as: Responsible Managers (RM’s) for specific types pf assets Compliance Managers to oversee adherence to regulatory compliance Accountants for preparation of financial statements and tax returns Auditors to validate and verify. When that is done, the trustee assumes additional responsibilities.

Get in touch with us.

Reach out through email or phone at your convenience.

info@leodaritsislynch.com

+61 2 9233 5444

Level 10, 70 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000

A boutique independent Australian funds management business specialising in responsible entity, trustee, corporate trust, legal services and management.

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