Our services

We provide integrated services for investment managers across licensing, trustee and responsible entity roles, fund administration and distribution.

Our offering is designed to provide seamless regulatory infrastructure and operational support across a wide range of fund structures and asset classes.

We work with investment managers in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Credit, Debt, Equities, Real Estate and Agriculture — delivering tailored flexible solutions that align with their investment strategies and commercial objectives.

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Licensing

  • Fund managers — both domestic and offshore — require an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) in order to provide financial services in Australia.
  • Polar 993 holds Australian Financial Services Licences (AFSLs) and is authorised to appoint investment managers as Corporate Authorised Representatives (CARs) across a broad range of asset classes. Through this structure, investment managers can provide financial product advice and promote both retail and wholesale funds to investors under the Polar 993 licence.
  • In addition to the CAR appointment, Polar 993 provides a comprehensive compliance and regulatory framework, including ongoing monitoring and support, enabling managers to operate with confidence and meet their obligations.

Trustee, Responsible Entity & Corporate Director Services

  • Unregistered managed investment schemes require a trustee, while registered schemes require a Responsible Entity (RE).
  • To qualify as a Managed Investment Trust (MIT), an AFS licensed trustee is also required.
  • Polar 993 is licensed to act as:
    • Corporate trustee for wholesale unregistered schemes
    • Responsible Entity for registered schemes
    • Corporate Director of sub-funds within a Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle (CCIV) structure
  • We support these roles across a wide range of asset classes, including equities, private equity, venture capital, real estate and credit.
  • Acting as Trustee, RE or Corporate Director, Polar 993 maintains independence from the investment manager — providing investors with an additional layer of confidence. We take on fiduciary responsibility and are accountable for the fund’s governance and compliance.
  • Our responsibilities include:
    • Managing fund compliance and maintaining policies and procedures
    • Issuing the Information Memorandum (IM) or Product Disclosure Statement (PDS)
    • Ensuring the fund is managed in line with the Trust Deed/Constitution and offer documents
    • Overseeing valuation processes
    • Reviewing and signing off on annual accounts and fund audits

Fund Administration

  • Polar 993 Fund Services provides a comprehensive suite of services to support the day-to-day operations of your fund. We combine deep operational capability with a technology-enabled platform to support compliant, efficient fund operations.
  • Investor Application & Registry
    • Digital subscription and investor application portal
    • Co-branded investor registry with 24/7 online access
    • Processing of applications, capital calls and redemptions
    • AML/KYC compliance
  • Fund Operations & Accounting
    • NAV calculations and portfolio transaction entry
    • Fund bank account administration (with trustee/RE/manager approval)
    • Distributions, capital calls and fund cash flow processing
    • Ongoing bookkeeping and fund records maintenance
  • Investor & Tax Reporting Periodic investor reporting
    • Coordination with investment managers, tax agents and auditors for:
      • Quarterly BAS Annual financial statements and audit
      • Tax return and investor tax distribution calculations
      • FATCA and CRS reporting

Distribution

  • The Polar 993 team has extensive experience and a strong track record in raising capital across a wide range of investment strategies.
  • We have raised over $3 billion for funds across asset classes including credit, real estate, private equity, venture capital, equities and commodities.
  • Our team has long-standing relationships with a global network of capital providers, including high-net-worth family offices, domestic institutions, Asian institutions, U.S. pension funds and global asset managers.
  • We support investment managers by providing practical assistance across all stages of the distribution process.
  • Our services include:
    • Capital raising – arranging investor meetings and assisting with capital introduction
    • Pitch book development – providing feedback on content and structure
    • Marketing material review – input on Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) and other investor documents
    • Presentation support – refining the investor pitch in collaboration with the investment manager