26-176MR ASIC seeks orders against Royce Capital, Royce (Aust) Real Estate, Louie Kortesis and Paul Chiodo for alleged misconduct

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RegCanary Insight: This enforcement action signals ASIC's continued scrutiny of fund promoters directing offshore investment schemes at Australian investors. The orders sought against Royce Capital, Royce (Aust) Real Estate and two individuals target alleged unlicensed conduct and potentially misleading promotion of Cayman Islands and Delaware funds. For compliance teams, this is a clear warning to audit any marketing or capital-raising activities involving foreign-domiciled vehicles. If your firm promotes offshore funds to Australian wholesale or retail clients, verify that your AFS licence covers those activities and that all disclosure materials meet Australian regulatory standards. ASIC is increasingly willing to pursue individuals as well as corporate entities, so personal liability is a live risk for senior managers. Action steps: (1) Review current or planned offers of offshore funds to Australian investors, (2) confirm licensing and authorisation breadth, (3) ensure promotional materials are accurate and not misleading, and (4) document due diligence on offshore fund structures. Firms that proactively tighten governance and compliance around cross-border fund distribution can turn this into a competitive advantage by demonstrating robust regulatory alignment to clients and counterparties.

RegCanary impact assessment

RegCanary impact score: 7/10